13 Results for brian rolston

Brodeur mentoring 'Sid the Kid'

E.J. Hradek

...hard to play like that if you don't practice like that." Brodeur's veteran teammate, Brian Rolston, also is happy to be reunited with Lemaire, who had previously coached him in both New...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 17, 2009

Heatley doesn't solve Sharks' biggest problem

E.J. Hradek

As you've likely already noticed, there's a change in this space. My blog has been added to our premium Insider content package. And, as such, here y...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009

Telling tale out of Minnesota after Risebrough's dismissal

E.J. Hradek

...he and his staff decided to wait so long before trying to re-sign versatile forward Brian Rolston, who left Minny to sign with New Jersey as a free agent last summer. That was...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 16, 2009

Let's hear it for the old guys!

E.J. Hradek

Who knew Monday would be such a good day for the old guys? In the morning, the Sharks announced they were calling up their comeback kid, 43-year-old ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 20, 2009

NHL PREVIEW

E.J. Hradek

...sure thing. MINNESOTA WILD Last Season: 44–28–10 Coach: Jacques Lemaire First, F Brian Rolston left via free agency; now RW Marian Gaborik (42 goals) is eyeing the exit. He'll...

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008

NHL PREVIEW

E.J. Hradek

...190-pound New Jersey native is billed as a clone of former New York blue-line great Brian Leetch. Sather should be so lucky. Sanguinetti is a puck-moving D with offensive skills, but he...

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2008

ESPN The Magazine: Western Conference previews

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

ESPN The Magazine's E.J. Hradek breaks down the Western Conference by division.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2007

More to plus-minus than meets the eye

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

Plus-minus is a funny little statistic that can lead to big misunderstandings.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2002

Spezza's youth best served with patience

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

The Ottawa Senators aren't rushing Jason Spezza into the NHL. And everyone will be better for it.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2002

Penalty killing plays important role in elimination

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

Killing penalties is crucial in the playoffs as the Bruins and Avalanche discovered.

Story | April 30, 2002

A great game spoiled ... again

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

Game 4 in Montreal was a great game until stupidity stole the spotlight from brilliance.

Story | April 26, 2002

Turning Point: Bruins 'D' requires support services

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

Before they bear down on Jose Theodore, the Bruins need to take care of business in their own end.

Story | April 14, 2002

Habs and Have-Nots

E.J. Hradek, ESPNMAG.com

One week down, 36 to go. Well, 37 if the Stanley Cup Finals go the distance. After seven days, what have we learned? Columbus and Minnesota stink. Rea...

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2000