David Amber

David Amber

Bio

David Amber is an ESPN reporter based in Toronto, contributing to SportsCenter, Outside the Lines, Baseball Tonight and ESPNEWS. Amber is a frequent contributor to ESPN.com.

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The best overtime playoff games of all time

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

They are the games that keep you on the edge of your seat as your heart pounds and knees shake. This season, we can expect new hockey heroes to be made in the blink of an eye as the red light goes on. Here's a look at some of the most memorable overtime playoff games in NHL history.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2008

These players can keep up with biggest, best NHL has to offer

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

Remember when Eric Lindros came into the NHL? The bigger the player was, the better. Now? It's not so cut-and-dried. There are players who can hang with the biggest of 'em, and David Amber has his "best of" list.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2008

The biggest trade-deadline deals since 1980

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

Think trade-deadline deals don't matter? Check out these top-10 deals since 1980 that all have direct links to the Stanley Cup.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2008

This NHL list is all in the family

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

The Staal brothers are the latest family act to take the NHL by storm. But David Amber takes a look at some of the other brother acts that have already made their mark.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008

Devils' Parise talks parents, pucks and pranks

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

Hockey is in Zach Parise's blood. But with a new rink and a strong start to the season in New Jersey, the forward is making a name for himself in the NHL.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2007

A look at the top shootout stars

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

There are a handful of great scorers in the NHL, but are they also masters in a shootout? We look at the top shootout stars, and the list will surprise you.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007

Five reasons West can win Cup

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

Goaltending, strength of schedule and special teams are just a few of the reasons why David Amber believes this season's Cup winner will come out of the West.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2007

Giggy looks to avoid injuries, Souray slap shots

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

J.S. Giguere has no problem with the competitive Pacific. It's those Sheldon Souray slap shots that scare him. It's all in Facing Off.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2007

Rolston making name for himself in Minnesota

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

The Wild's Brian Rolston is shedding that "underrated" tag, but he can't shake the feeling that St. Paul is a better hockey town than Boston.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2006

A look at some unexpected heroes of playoffs past

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

The playoffs show it's the unlikely names that shine brightest on the NHL's biggest stage, writes David Amber.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2006

Q&A with Montreal defenseman Sheldon Souray

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

A career-threatening injury, a messy divorce and racial slurs. Montreal's Sheldon Souray tells how he survived them all.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2006

Q&A with Tim Connolly

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

What does Tim Connolly really think about that Darius Kasparaitis hit? The Sabres' center talks about that, and more, in this week's Facing Off.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2006

Q&A with Scott Gomez

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

The Devils' Scott Gomez tells Facing Off how he survived two embarrassing moments on and off the ice.

Story | Conversation | January 25, 2006

Q&A with Steve Sullivan

David Amber, Special to ESPN.com

What do Shania Twain and Nashville's Steve Sullivan have in common? Find out in this week's Facing Off.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2005