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Ranking the NHL coaches at the quarter mark

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

What to make of all the coaches so far this season? Terry Frei is back again for his bench-boss rankings, looking at where they stand at the quarter mark.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008

There's no T.O. in the NHL, but these quotes make our quarterly list

Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2008

Open Ice: Are you for real?

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen evaluates more than 20 players whose hot or cold starts to the season have us wondering: Are they for real?

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Quarterly report: Team-by-team grades

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Most teams hit the quarter mark in the next week. Here's a breakdown of where teams stand as they make the first turn in what has been a wildly exciting and unpredictable start to the 2008-09 regular season.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Open Ice: Are the big three free agents worth roster slots?

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen analyzes whether free agents Brendan Shanahan, Mats Sundin and Peter Forsberg deserve roster slots, and more.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008

The Decider has spoken ... "Back in Black" is the NHL's official soundtrack

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

Want the perfect soundtrack for the NHL? An album that embodies all of hockey's passion and drive? Look no further than AC/DC's "Back in Black." Just try and challenge Bucci on this one.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008

Leafs offense surpasses expectations

Sean Allen

There were concerns heading into the season whether any Maple Leafs player other than Vesa Toskala was worth owning in shallow leagues. The team had a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2008

We're getting some vibes ... on all 30 NHL teams

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

Who better than John Buccigross to take the early pulse of this NHL season? He gives his vibes for all 30 teams.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2008

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Eric Adelson

His season is over. His body is broken. The cup will live elsewhere. It's not the first time Steve Yzerman has looked hockey mortality in the eye. But this time it may be the last

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Familiar ring to Eastern Conference outlook

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

John Buccigross continues his season preview with a look at the East, and there's a familiar ring to it.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008

Who are these Rangers? Drury, Gomez providing some answers

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

It's one thing for the Rangers to win games early this season. It's another for them to develop an identity. After struggling to do just that last season, new captain Chris Drury and Scott Gomez are leading New York down the right path.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2008

More new faces in town, but Rangers more guarded heading into new season

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The New York Rangers had plenty of hope before last season after making a big free-agent splash. This season? Well, more new faces are in town, but the feeling in the air is more skeptical.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008

2008-09 Atlantic Division fantasy preview

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the Atlantic Division from a fantasy perspective.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008

Two For The Show

Lindsay Berra

Signing Chris Drury and Scott Gomez has New York buzzing. That's good news for the Rangers-and better news for the NHL

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008

In the cap age, loading up on veterans still comes with risks

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

How much can teams "load up" in the salary-cap age? It all depends on the numbers, but clubs that stockpile veterans in their lineup are walking a fine line.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2008