59 Results for hall of fame

Jimmie Johnson Could Probably Play Football for the Browns, Too

SportsCenter

...principal invited him to an assembly, retired the number and inducted him into the school's Hall of Fame. So while Jimmie may not be a Global Icon just yet, he's definitely cornered the...

Blog | November 23, 2009

Shanahan brought it all

Scott Burnside

...maybe even before it was time. The clock starts ticking toward Shanahan's induction into the Hall of Fame now that he has made official what has been expected for weeks now -- that he is...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

No retirement for Roenick's number

Jesse Rogers

...it pains me to say I don't think his number should be retired. Unlike the Hall of Fame, I think retiring a jersey number for a particular team has as much to do with...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 15, 2009

Decisions aplenty for Ducks, Hurricanes

Pierre LeBrun

...he has no intention of trading Niedermayer (UFA July 1), and wants to see the future Hall of Fame retire a Duck. Murray's real problem is what to do in goal. Jonas Hiller's...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2009

Modano enjoys seeing Hull's induction

Richard Durrett

...after making a quick trip to Toronto to see Brett Hull's induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. "It was good," Modano said. "It was short and sweet, about an hour. They are only...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

'Lou's boys' still making their mark

Pierre LeBrun

...hockey memory that grows in stature with each passing year. As they slipped on their Hockey Hall of Fame induction rings Monday morning -- along with Steve Yzerman, Luc Robitaille and Brett Hull -- the great New...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Crawford: Neal could return Tuesday for Stars

Richard Durrett

...Tuesday as they return from seeing former teammate Brett Hull's induction ceremony into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday night. Crawford altered a few lines in practice. He moved Jamie Benn back with...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Hull an easy Hall of Fame choice

Richard Durrett

If you are a voter in a Hall of Fame, Brett Hull is the type of player that doesn't require much discussion. All you have...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Latest on Isles' goalies, Foppa, GMs meeting

Pierre LeBrun

The NHL's 30 GMs meet Tuesday and Wednesday in Toronto on the heels of Hockey Hall of Fame weekend, and yes, head shots will definitely be a headliner on the agenda. But one other...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Modano, Morrow plan to attend Hull ceremony

Richard Durrett

...he and teammate Brenden Morrow are scheduled to attend Brett Hull's induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday night. Hull, along with defenseman Brian Leetch and forwards Luc Robitaille and Steve Yzerman...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

You vented ... I'm answering

Pierre LeBrun

...week to soothe you with therapeutic thoughts. I selected the rants I thought were in most need of medical help: Netminder71: I am sick and tired of the Washington Capitals defense (and goaltending) playing to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Steve Yzerman says 2010 Team Canada roster 'starting to take shape'

Pierre LeBrun

...It's a busy time for Yzerman, who will soon be in Toronto for his Hockey Hall of Fame induction. The same dedication that made him one of the world's top players during his...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Checking in with Messier, Larionov

Pierre LeBrun

...hockey operations for St. Petersburg, the team Medvedev also owns. But Larionov, inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame last November, revealed to ESPN.com that he left his hockey operations duties with the club...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009

1,500 games in, Recchi still feels good

Matt Kalman

...I'm sure somewhere down the line the Bruins will do more to acknowledge the future Hall-of-Fame winger's milestone. For now, all Recchi has to show for his accomplishment is that the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Agents for Crosby, Sedin twins, others, voice concern over Paul Kelly firing

Pierre LeBrun

...of the union like every other player and I think we all deserve a good explanation." Hall of Fame player Bobby Orr also voiced his concerns, to ESPN.com earlier this month, about the manner...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 17, 2009