Oilers face huge test, but they still have Cup chance
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comThe Oilers face one heck of an uphill battle without Dwayne Roloson, but Barry Melrose says it's not over yet for Edmonton.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2006Oilers' play, Richards' signing top the charts
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comWhat has caught Barry Melrose's eye this week? The Oilers' play and Brad Richards' new paycheck.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2006Final four built for NHL's new rules
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comWant to see the new NHL at its best? Barry Melrose says just look at the four teams that are left in the Cup playoffs.
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2006Red Wings didn't lose, Edmonton just beat Detroit
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comBarry Melrose says that Edmonton's depth and physicality were too much for the top-seeded Red Wings.
Story | Conversation | May 01, 2006Kings use 'shock therapy' for late push
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comBarry Melrose breaks down the Andy Murray firing and looks at teams that are making a strong case for the playoffs. • Burnside's take
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2006Cheechoo reaps trade benefits; Canucks, Oil do not
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comJonathan Cheechoo is benefiting from a trade, but the Canucks, Bolts and Lightning are not, says Barry Melrose.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2006Hey, this kid Ovechkin is all right
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comFind out what our Barry Melrose thinks of Alexander Ovechkin, the Canadiens, the Lightning and Erik Cole's injury in this week's installment of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
Story | Conversation | March 08, 2006Colorado, Dallas on different paths
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comThe Avs and Stars are headed in different directions, while goaltending is looking good all over the NHL right now.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2004Hurricanes need Laviolette's style
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comThis week's starting lineup, World Hockey Juniors and an explanation of the difference betwen "shots on goal" and "scoring chances".
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2004Senators' work ethic suffering
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comThis week's starting lineup, how to fix the Capitals and an explanation of defensemen positioning.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2003Toronto is even tougher, San Jose has a hole to fill
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comThe Maple Leafs are sending messages, San Jose is looking to fill a void and Dallas will be just fine.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2003Hartley to Hot-lanta?
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comThere are a number of good coaches out of jobs ... and, no, I haven't spoken with the Thrashers.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2002Bolts a surprise, Lindros a disappointment
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comA look at the top performers and biggest dissapointements through the first quarter of the season.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2002New rules create bold moves in NHL
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comBarry Melrose sifts through his mailbag and answers users' questions.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2002NHL struck by Lightning
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comBarry Melrose sifts through his mailbag and answers users' questions.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "dwayne roloson" make the list?