Rookie netminders showing veteran prowess
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comBarry Melrose is impressed with the play of the rookie goaltenders in the playoffs, particularly Ilya Bryzgalov and Ryan Miller.
Story | Conversation | May 10, 2006The hockey's getting even better
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comPlayoff races and competition for individual honors are setting up quite a finish to the NHL regular season.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2004Colorado, Dallas on different paths
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comThe Avs and Stars are headed in different directions, while goaltending is looking good all over the NHL right now.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2004Defensive change sparks Detroit
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comHow'd the Red Wings stop their slide? Why can't the Islanders stop theirs? Answers and a whole lot more.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2003The West will be back
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comThe poor play of the Western Conference, an explanation of intentional offsides and this week's starting lineup.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2003Avs have the offense, Kings had to choose
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comDon't worry, the Avalanche have plenty of offense for the postseason.
Story | Conversation | March 28, 2003Wild looking good, Fleury looking bad
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comMinnesota is enjoying some early success, while Theo Fleury is just trying to stay on the ice.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2003Avalanche finally looking like their old selves
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comUnfortunately, it took a coaching change for the Avalanche to start living up to expectations.
Story | Conversation | January 03, 2003Boston happy to play the waiting game with McLaren
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comSolid play early has allowed Boston to wait for just the right offer before trading Kyle McLaren.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2002Canucks could be West's best
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comTo get to the Stanley Cups, Western Conference teams may have to go through Vancouver.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2002New rules create bold moves in NHL
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comBarry Melrose sifts through his mailbag and answers users' questions.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2002Avalanche expected to dominate on defense
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comBarry Melrose sifts through his mailbag and answers users' questions.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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