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Lindsay Berra writes that the injury to Patrice Bergeron is putting the Boston Bruins in a really tough spot, as their faceoff and power-play numbers are suffering greatly in his absence.

Blog | Conversation | May 17, 2011

Breaking down the East finals between the Heat and the Bulls.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2011

The NHL regular season is underway and critical storylines are already emerging for last season's Stanley Cup finalists, the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks.

Blog | Conversation | October 08, 2010

After sitting idle for the week, the Stanley Cup playoffs are ready to resume when the finals get under way tomorrow. E.J. Hradek breaks down the keys to the series, from crucial line changes to prowess in the faceoff circle.

Blog | Conversation | May 28, 2010

Puck Prospectus dishes on which teams will excel in the faceoff circle in 2009-10, explaining the ratings in the faceoffs category from its upcoming season projections in ESPN The Magazine's NHL preview.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009

Everyone gave their trade-deadline grades last month, but the real test has just begun

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2009

NEW YORK -- The best night of the NBA regular season is upon us: Detroit vs. San Antonio in the early game; LeBron James vs. Kobe Bryant in the second game, with Suns-Warriors as the fallback during commercials. In the LeBron-Kobe faceoff, it seems...

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2006

At Thursday night's Penguins-Rangers game, hockey folks were still buzzing about the Bruins' decision to dish Joe Thornton to the Sharks. Prior to the opening faceoff, I spoke with several pro scouts who were attendance at the Garden -- none of whom...

Blog | Conversation | December 01, 2005

Need a quality defender for the playoff run? These guys may be available.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2003