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Just like their first Stanley Cup-winning season in 1995, the New Jersey Devils will play a 48-game schedule as the NHL returns after its four-month lockout.
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Just like their first Stanley Cup-winning season in 1995, the New Jersey Devils will play a 48-game schedule as the NHL returns after its four-month lockout.
Throw all the pressure on him and new Devils captain Bryce Salvador has broad enough shoulders to handle whatever DeBoer and the Devils ask of him.
GM Lou Lamoriello declined to provide terms, but said the deal was "long enough to keep (Zajac) a Devil."
"It's hard to replace guys like Zach and Sykie," goaltender Johan Hedberg said. "Those are pure goal-scorers. This will be an opportunity for other guys to step up. We have talent in this system, and sometimes all you need is opportunity."
"How do you think we feel?" Gary Bettman responded to Esiason's displeasure. "It's to say the least disappointing, frustrating."
Goaltender Martin Brodeur has seen it all in leading the New Jersey Devils to three Stanley Cups and two other finals.
Ilya Kovalchuk will be back in the United States Tuesday and practice with the Devils on Wednesday.
Ilya Kovalchuk's desire to remain in the KHL must have burned Lou Lamoriello and the Devils up.
The New Year has begun with a plethora of issues in sports that are fueling fodder and heated debate on sports radio stations. Here are a few of the biggest questions as the New Year unravels ahead of us.
"Most importantly to our fans, who love and have missed NHL hockey, I am sorry," Bettman said. "I know that an explanation or an apology will not erase the hard feelings that have built up over the past few months, but I owe you an apology nevertheless."
Kovalchuk has been playing in the Kontinental Hockey League, and is on the roster for the KHL All-Star Game set to take place on Sunday in Chelyabinsk. And therein lies the confusion.
The NHL's return will bring fierce competition for playoff spots, faces in new places and two legends going for one last glory.
Kovalchuk, who signed a 15-year, $100 million contract with New Jersey in 2010, played in a KHL game Tuesday. He told Russian media he was playing to stay in shape pending the end of the lockout.
Instead of merely bean-counting, the NHL's caretakers should be looking for ways to bring the game back from the muck it's become.
"I think 48 is most likely at this point, unless the players can expedite their ratification process," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly wrote in an email Monday to The Associated Press.
The Knicks advanced to the knockout round of the NBA Cup, beating the Bucks 118-111 on Friday night.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-103 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
Mika Zibanejad scored two power-play goals to help the New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Friday.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4–3 on Friday.
Jake Allen stopped 42 shots for his 29th career shutout and Arseny Gritsyuk scored twice in the Devils' 5-0 win over the Sabres on Friday.
NYCFC will be looking for its second MLS Cup appearance in five seasons when it takes on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami FC in the Eastern Conference Final tonight.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd wrote on social media on Thursday that he is back in the hospital.
Simon Nemec scored on a wrist shot at 2:58 of overtime to give the Devils a 3-2 win over the Blues on Wednesday night.
Artemi Panarin had a goal and an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Wednesday night.
A vehicle involved in a street takeover that led to violence in Queens has been seized as the search for suspects continues, New York City police sources said.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul is encouraging shoppers to invest in their communities this Small Business Saturday.
NYCFC will be looking for its second MLS Cup appearance in five seasons when it takes on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami FC in the Eastern Conference Final tonight.
The First Alert Weather team is tracking chances for rain, snow or a wintry mix heading into next week.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
New York City and the surrounding area have some rain in the weather forecast today as we head into Thanksgiving and the holiday weekend.
NYC has some wet and windy weather in the forecast this week. Will it impact the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and holiday travel?
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
Two sisters were killed in a Thanksgiving house fire in Orange, N.J., while helping their disabled father escape, the Essex County prosecutor's office says.
The First Alert Weather team is tracking chances for rain, snow or a wintry mix heading into next week.
Jersey City Police Sgt. Andrew LaBruno appeared virtually in court Wednesday on charges of sexually assaulting a child.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
A Norwood, New Jersey couple is celebrating a big milestone: 75 years of marriage. They say it all started with one little lie.
The life of a 17-year-old Locust Valley High School basketball player was saved on the court, thanks to an extraordinary team of coaches, teachers, paramedics and doctors.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
14 porch pirate suspects allegedly hacked computer systems to find out when phones and electronics would be delivered to the homes of Verizon and AT&T customers on Long Island.
At Hofstra University, drivers are strapping on simulation goggles and grabbing the wheel to learn how to navigate treacherous whiteout conditions.
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
"Any document signed" by Biden with an autopen "is hereby terminated," President Trump said.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul is encouraging shoppers to invest in their communities this Small Business Saturday.
A National Guard member died in the wake of the shooting near the White House, President Trump said.
In a social media post, President Trump wrote that he "will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover."
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of the Fugees has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to the 2012 Obama campaign.
The Knicks advanced to the knockout round of the NBA Cup, beating the Bucks 118-111 on Friday night.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-103 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
Mika Zibanejad scored two power-play goals to help the New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Friday.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4–3 on Friday.
Jake Allen stopped 42 shots for his 29th career shutout and Arseny Gritsyuk scored twice in the Devils' 5-0 win over the Sabres on Friday.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
A special education teacher in Queens came up with the idea for her students, who have autism and a range of intellectual disabilities.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is beginning the arduous task of rebuilding after it was destroyed by a fire earlier this month.
Long-awaited repairs are in the works for the Shore Parkway Promenade, a beloved waterfront pedestrian path in Brooklyn.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at Colonial Nursery in Lincroft, New Jersey, for small business Saturday.
Black Friday may be over, but the great deals are continuing on Small Business Saturday. "CBS Saturday Morning" explores how you can save money while supporting small brands.
A store dedicated to finding second-hand items new homes and a cure for type 1 diabetes, Cure Thrift is a shopper's paradise with an even better mission.
Investigators are still searching for a motive after two National Guard members were shot near the White House on Wednesday. One died Thursday, while the other remains in critical condition. The alleged gunman now faces a first-degree murder charge, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
The city told restaurants that outdoor dining setups must come down until the program resumes in spring 2026.
