Nowhere to go but up
Brian A. Shactman, ESPN.comWith new players and a new coach, Mike Milbury is hoping for some improved results.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2001Penguins need to get to work
Brian A. Shactman, ESPN.comWith the Jagr deal complete, it's time for the Penguins to get busy.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2001GM, coach turn team into contender
Brian A. Shactman, ESPN.comKings GM Dave Taylor's recipe for making the playoffs is easy. Finding the right ingredients was the tough part.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2001Blues captain sick of watching
Brian A. Shactman, ESPN.comChris Pronger returned Sunday. Was it in time to save the Blues?
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2001Minor-league journeyman could be Pens' playoff goalie
Brian A. Shactman, ESPN.comJohan Hedberg has gone from Manitoba of the IHL to the Penguins in a matter of weeks. Not a bad change.
Story | Conversation | March 28, 2001Goaltending, injuries a problem
Brian A. Shactman, ESPN.comInstead of acquiring a veteran NHL goalie, the Pens got Johan Hedberg. In the Corners examines the "new look" Penguins.
Story | Conversation | March 20, 2001Carbonneau adjusts to new role
Brian A. Shactman, ESPN.comFormer player Guy Carbonneau is helping to rebuild the Canadiens from behind th bench.
Story | Conversation | March 02, 2001Devils may do it ... again
Brian A. Shactman, ESPN.comAs the trade deadline and playoffs near, who are the real favorites in the East?
Story | Conversation | February 08, 2001Playoff potential stands in the crease
Brian A. Shactman, ESPN.comBreaking down the NHL and goaltending situations that may leave teams dreaming about the postseason.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2001Marleau gives Sharks deep bite
Brian A. Shactman, ESPN.comPatrick Marleau was the No. 2 pick in 1997, but this season, he's not playing second fiddle to anyone.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2001Can Lemieux be contained?
Brian A. Shactman, ESPN.comHow does a team stop Mario Lemieux? Believe it or not, there are ways.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2001Pens netminder was 'right on' in shutout
Brian A. Shactman, ESPN.comPittsburgh goaltender Garth Snow would rather play with a No. 1 star than be one.
Story | Conversation | December 27, 2000Jagr: 'It was the most fun I've had all year'
Brian A. Shactman, ESPN.comRegardless of his statistics, Jaromir Jagr is glad to be alongside a player of Mario Lemieux's caliber.
Story | Conversation | December 27, 2000Either way, Burke helps Yotes
Brian A. Shactman, ESPN.comPhoenix goalie Sean Burke is playing some of the best hockey of his career, even though he knows he might not finish the year with the Coyotes.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2000A Closer Look: Vancouver Canucks
Brian A. Shactman, ESPN.comAs part of ESPN.com's offseason series "A Closer Look," we take a look at the Canucks, where they've been ... and where they're going.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2000TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "garth snow" make the list?