The 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, 2008Vezina finalists facing unique challenges in new season
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comLast season's four Vezina finalists -- Brodeur, Luongo, Lundqvist and Kiprusoff -- are facing unique challenges in new season. Have they all lost it? Has the hockey world gone mad? Well, no, but ...
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2007Ten 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, 2007Nothing's certain when it comes to Rangers, playoffs
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comIslanders fans won't like it, but Damien Cox says having the Rangers in the playoffs is in the NHL's best interest. • Shanny's rant
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2007Here's who will be sitting at the NHL turkey table
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comOh, sure. Some teams have picked up their play since the start of the season, but Damien Cox still has plenty of turkeys to hand out on this holiday.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2006Can Penguins keep this talent over long haul?
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThe Pens are reaping the rewards of all of those bad seasons, but Damien Cox wonders if they'll enjoy them over the long haul.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2006How the mighty Wings have fallen
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comIt's been a long time coming, but it seems Mike Babcock's Red Wings have crashed to earth, writes Damien Cox.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2006Teams on the defensive early in free agency
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comWith offense being all the rage this past season, a shocking number of D-men moved early in free agency. Damien Cox tells us why.
Story | Conversation | July 05, 2006Teams will live, not learn, through this offseason
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThis offseason, teams will live the salary cap, and the Maple Leafs, Bruins and Devils face the biggest free-agency hurdles.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2006No reason for optimism to reign
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThe latest round of talks between the NHL and the NHLPA resulting in a new CBA? Have you looked at the developments over the last 10 years?
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