Ranking the NHL coaches at the quarter mark

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.

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

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.

Quarterly report: Team-by-team grades

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.

QOTW answers: Boston (surprise) and Dallas (bust) are on your early radar

Hockey is back in Boston, folks. The red-hot Bruins absolutely dominated talk in our latest Question of the Week, where I asked you puckheads to name ...

Open Ice: Are you for real?

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

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

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

NEW YORK - APRIL 29: Brendan Shanahan #14 of the New York Rangers controls the puck away from Rob Scuderi #4 of the...

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

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.

New York Rangers' Brendan Shanahan during a hockey game against Tampa Bay Saturday night March 15, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP...

Leafs offense surpasses expectations

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...

Parrish finds work; Sundin, Shanahan looking

...here before you know it. After the Rangers gave him a hearty "thanks, but no thanks," Brendan Shanahan is actively exploring other options. He wants to stay as close to New York as possible...

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

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

Devils won't budge (yet) on Brodeur backup plan

Are the New Jersey Devils going to trade for a goalie now that superstar goalie Martin Brodeur is out three to four months? We asked that question po...

What does Brodeur's injury mean for Devils, goalie's chase at history?

Martin Brodeur will be out until at least February, so what is the Devils' backup plan? Will they make a deal? What about his chase to history? Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun weigh in.

...via Getty Images) New Jersey Devils v New York Rangers - Game Three NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Brendan Shanahan #14 of the New York Rangers skates on ice while playing against the New Jersey Devils...