Will NHL benefit from these playoffs?
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comHow much will the NHL benefit from having its most competitive second round in almost a quarter-century? It's hard to say.
Story | Conversation | May 15, 2009The first-half story lines we can't forget
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comFrom the resurgence of two Original Six franchises in Boston and Chicago to Mr. Avery, we take a look at the top story lines from the season's first half.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009There's no T.O. in the NHL, but these quotes make our quarterly list
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThe NHL doesn't have a Terrell Owens equivalent when it comes to sound bites, but when the words do start flying, they usually are born of real passion and anger. With the schedule at about the quarter mark, here are some memorable quotes so far.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Things we know so far into the 2008-09 season
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comIt's hardly been 10 Days That Shook the Hockey World, but we've already learned a few interesting things so far this season. Here's our list.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008Out with the old, in with the new? It's an emerging NHL trend
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comTwo intriguing trends have surfaced this fall on the eve of the NHL season -- one producing great optimism about the future of the league, the other a gloomy sigh of nostalgia for best days gone by.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2008Some expect Crosby to elevate NHL in first Cup finals, but is that fair?
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comOnce upon a time, Magic and Bird revived the NBA. Should we expect the same thing from Sidney Crosby in his first trip to the Cup finals? Asking the 20-year-old to save the NHL isn't exactly realistic.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2008Did those deals work? We need more time to tell
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comTeams made big trade-deadline deals back in February for just this purpose -- a long playoff run. But will it really work? It's too soon to tell.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008This late-season surge from Capitals goes beyond Ovechkin
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comIf the Capitals make the playoffs, Alexander Ovechkin would be a major reason. But eventually people will come to understand there are many other reasons to fear the boys from Washington.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2008Here's how the first round rolls in my make-believe world
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comLosing a little of the fantasy in your life? Damien Cox feels your pain. But he's considering a comeback (listen up, Favre!) and picking the eight first-round playoff matchups.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2008Shouldn't impact players like Niedermayer, Conklin be on Hart list?
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comIf they were awarding the Hart Trophy solely on the basis of impact, it would be a runaway race between two contestants. And we're not talking about Crosby and Iginla.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2008Ten are worthy of discussion, but who's the winner?
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comDamien Cox can name 10 of the NHL's most successful players this season, but who is the most valuable? He picks 10 finalists and one winner.
Story | Conversation | March 14, 2007The Penguins? Panthers have bigger problems
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comYou think the Pens have off-ice issues? Think again. Damien Cox says it's the Panthers that are arguably the NHL's weakest link.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2007Nothing's worse than a restless puckhead community
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comNo labor disputes. No rule debates. Just heated discussions over the schedule. The schedule?! Damien Cox is just beside himself.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2006Southeast could be most talented division in NHL
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comDon't keep tabs on the Southeast Division? Well, Damien Cox says it's your loss; it might be the most talented division in the NHL.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2006We shouldn't nitpick Crosby's, Ovechkin's play
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comDamien Cox says the alleged shortcomings of Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin are just nitpicking.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2006EDITOR'S PICKS
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