Schneider plans to be a quick understudy

From the magazine: Cory Schneider (Marblehead, Mass.) is preparing for a full-time role in the NHL this season.
Caps are still the team to beat in East

Fischler Report: Despite another early playoff exit, Capitals are still the measuring stick in Eastern Conference.
Freddy Meyer signs with Thrashers

Defenseman and former BU star Freddy Meyer (Sanbornville, N.H.) has signed with the Atlanta Thrashers.
Islanders' Snow is a man with a plan

Fischler Report: Islanders GM Garth Snow (Wrentham, Mass.) talks about the future, the CBA and the best parts of his job.
Bruins' Lucic: 'We have a great team'

Fischler Report: Milan Lucic is healed, healthy and confident the Bruins are in good shape for 2010-11.
Vinik making all the right moves with Lightning

Fischler Report: So far, new Lightning owner Jeff Vinik (Weston, Mass.) is making all the right moves.
Kovalchuk deal heading to arbitration

Fischler Report: Ilya Kovalchuk;s blockbuster deal with New Jersey is heading to arbitration.
Guerin hoping for one more shot with Pens

Fischler Report: Bill Guerin would love one more shot at the big prize with Pittsburgh. But Pens GM Ray Shero hasn't made up his mind.
Flyers' Laviolette: So far, and so close

From the magazine: Coach Peter Laviolette (Franklin, Mass.) brought the Flyers to the brink of glory.
Torchetti joins Ramsay behind Thrashers bench

Boston native John Torchetti was officially named assistant coach of the Atlanta Thrashers Thursday.
Burke cautions against European expansion

Fischler Report: Brian Burke has no shortage of opinions. And this one about NHL expansion in Europe is worth listening to.
Avs acquire Winnik from Coyotes

Former New Hampshire star Daniel Winnik was traded by the Phoenix Coyotes to the Colorado Avalanche Monday.
Blackhawks add another Hayes to their fold

One day after drafting Kevin Hayes in the first round, the Chicago Blackhawks acquired his older brother, Jimmy, in a trade with the Maple Leafs.
Brickley leads local parade on Day 2 of draft

Connor Brickley kicked off Day 2 for the New England contingent, getting drafted in the second round by the Florida Panthers.
'Dream come true' for first-rounders Hayes, Coyle

Good friends Kevin Hayes (Dorchester, Mass.) and Charlie Coyle (Weymouth, Mass.) both got tabbed in the first round of the NHL draft Friday.
Hayes picked 24th overall by Blackhawks

Kevin Hayes (Dorchester, Mass.) was chosen by the Chicago Blackhawks with the No. 24 overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft.
Final thoughts from Seguin and Hall

Potential Bruins selections Tyler Seguin and Taylor Hall met the media for one last pre-draft time on Thursday in L.A.
Hayes in L.A., with nerves along for ride

Kevin Hayes (Dorchester, Mass.) has arrived in L.A. for the NHL draft, and could be less than 24 hours from career-shaping news.
Hall or Seguin? The moment is at hand for B's

From the magazine: Taylor Hall vs. Tyler Seguin presents a great debate for the Bruins.



