Wayne Gretzky Vying For NHL Team In Seattle - #MMBSports

Wayne Gretzky has joined a group of investors hoping to bring a National Hockey League team to Seattle, The Post has learned.

The Gretzky group is one of three looking to bring an NHL franchise to the home of Starbucks, sources said — but each faces an uphill battle in that league Commissioner Gary Bettman has not said the league is ready to expand.

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Sean Avery and Bravo’s Andy Cohen respond to engagement rumor via social media

Former NHL pest Sean Avery has lived what one can conservatively call an examined life. From his antics on the ice, his politics off the ice and his non-hockey pastimes like fashion design and modeling, Avery has been equal parts lightning rod and gossip magnet.

NHL labor negotiations take bizarre turn

Throughout this 61-day NHL lockout, there have been some bizarre moments.

 

One of them occurred late Thursday night when TSN studio analyst Aaron Ward tweeted that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman suggested on Wednesday a two-week moratorium on the talks.

NHL Winter Classic could be canceled on Thursday

The NHL's offices in New York were closed on Monday due to Hurricane Sandy, as Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr rent themselves out to coastal areas in need of massive amounts of sandbagging.

NHL cancels remainder of preseason

Not that it caught anyone off guard, but the NHL canceled the remainder of its preseason games on Thursday afternoon.

Flyers, Simmonds agree to 6-year extension

While a sense of tension reigns over the entire National Hockey League, which is facing a lockout one month before training camp opens, the Flyers continue to look ahead.

Laviolette, Flyers agree to multi-year extension

As expected, Peter Laviolette picked up a two-year contract extension on Wednesday.

Laperriere added to Flyers' front office

In addition to the news that Terry Murray will once again rejoin the organization as head coach of the Adirondack Phantoms, the Flyers announced Friday that Ian Laperriere has been hired as the franchise's director of player development.

Flyers re-sign Leighton to one-year deal

Michael Leighton has re-signed with the Flyers, according to club sources.

Flyers trade JVR to Toronto for Schenn

Flyers announced a trade that had been rumored much of last season: James van Riemsdyk to Toronto for defenseman Luke Schenn.

Stanley Cup Champion Cleared Of Charges

L.A. Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is being investigated for rape following an incident back in March -- when a woman accused him of forcibly having sex with her -- but TMZ has learned, the D.A. will be rejecting the case.

Flyers Giroux Wins NHL 13 Cover Vote

It’s official – Claude Giroux has won the first-ever NHL 13 Cover Vote and will represent the league on the cover of next season’s video game. 

Holmgren: 50/50 chance Jagr returns to Flyers

Just as he’s done since he arrived in Philadelphia, Jaromir Jagr continues to work out at Skate Zone every night. But whether he’ll return to the Flyers next season still remains uncertain.

Philadelphia Flyers Laperriere Retires

Philadelphia Flyers forward Ian Laperriere has retired from the NHL, more than two years after playing his last game.

Adult Film Star Tries To Distract New Jersey Devils

Porn star Taylor Stevens' Devil-distracting doozies at Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals this week were no accident -- in fact, Stevens says, she was TRYING to thwart the Kings' competition.

Flyers Claude Giroux Suspended 1 Game

Flyers forward Claude Giroux was hit with a one-game suspension by the NHL on Monday afternoon for his hit on Devils forward Dainius Zubrus in Game 4.

Flyers’ Couturier Day To Day With Lower Body Injury

As per the team’s Twitter account, Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren announced rookie forward Sean Couturier has been listed as day-to-day with a lower body injury.

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JVR Suffers Broken Left Foot Against Islanders

If there's a silver lining to James van Riemsdyk having suffered a broken left foot during Thursday's 6-3 win over the New York Islanders, Scott Hartnell's the one to ask about it.