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Pierre LeBrun...the new "blindside" hit rule is adopted, I hope, after the GMs vote on it in March...in relation to the salary cap, causing trouble. [Chris] Pronger was a great player to go out...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009Quarterly returns
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineE.J. Hradek examines the NHL playoff picture at the quarter-point in the season.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009
The streaking Devils and Kane's effect on Kovy
E.J. Hradek...New Jersey Turnpike and across the Walt Whitman Bridge to the Wachovia Center to face the Flyers. Chris Pronger and his pals spoiled Jersey's home opener, hammering the Devils 5-2. Lemaire's bunch...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009
NHL Forecaster: The perfect storm
Sean Allen, ESPN.comThere's hope yet for the reeling Carolina Hurricanes, says Sean Allen. Their slow start and the expected return of Evgeni Malkin are the topics of Week 7 of the NHL season.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009A safer helmet: An idea whose time has come
Pierre LeBrun...come back and we make adjustments that we hope will rectify and improve the safety and durability...making every single hit to the head illegal. Chris Neil's thunderous but clean hit on Victor...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009
Stan and Guy
Stan and Chris discuss free World Series tickets, the Pens' win in Anaheim, Dion Lewis's Heisman hopes, and Steelers/Broncos
Audio PodCast | November 04, 2009In honor of Cheevers and Plante, an ode to the mask
John Buccigross, ESPN.comI grew up in small-town America, living and loving just about every athletic contest. I watched, listened, played, read, illustrated (horribly) and d...
Page | ConversationFront Line: Ranking the injured
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comRanking the injured, and players returning from injury, can be tricky business. Sean Allen reveals his methods as he introduces the convalescing Phil Kessel to the rankings.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Stars' absence won't hurt teams much
Andrew Rothstein, Puck ProspectusWith Alex Ovechkin joining Evgeni Malkin, Marc Savard and many other top names out of commission, Puck Prospectus frames its weekly look into the NHL around the question of injuries to superstars and the effect on a team's success.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009
How to cope when your kid hits the ice
John Buccigross, ESPN.comHockey is a blood sport. It is played with a searing emotion most people can't empathize with unless they have played and lived the sport. Hockey is m...
Page | ConversationMy 10 under-the-radar players to watch
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineWe all know megastars like Ovechkin, Crosby and Luongo will be vital to their teams' success. But here are 10 under-the-radar players who will be just as important this season.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009
Breaking down the Eastern Conference
John Buccigross, ESPN.comBucci is kicking off another NHL season with his annual music-mash preview. Good tunes, predictions, East breakdowns ... it's all right here.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 20092009-10 Team Preview: Washington Capitals
ESPN.comJoe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images Alex Ovechkin posted 110 points and won his second straight Hart Trophy last season. 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNO...
Page | Conversation2009-10 Team Preview: Ottawa Senators
ESPN.comPhillip MacCallum/Getty Images Alexei Kovalev signed on with the Ottawa Senators as a free agent this past offseason. 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...
Page | Conversation2009-10 Team Preview: New York Rangers
ESPN.comBruce Bennett/Getty Images Henrik Lundqvist had a 2.43 goals-against average and .916 save percentage last season. 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW AB...
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