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What better time to bring back the running diary than for Sunday's historic gold-medal hockey game? Did anyone say "Sidney Crosby"?

When Bucci wanders the halls here at ESPN, people stop and shout, "Hey, it's the hockey guy!" but he's not exactly thrilled with the tag. Here's why.

Bucci knows there are some of you who are just getting around to take notice of the NHL. So, he offers up some notes on what you missed so far.

Bigger nets, more Canadian teams and less yapping during broadcasts. Just some of the things Bucci would do to better the NHL.

As he pines over Chris Drury, Chicken Parm and Life cereal, Bucci wants you to remember one thing: He's not a hater!

John Buccigross believes that players likely will never bet on hockey because they respect the game too much.

Bashing Gary Bettman has become the new favorite sport for many. But the NHL's current woes aren't his fault.

Fans fire back with their opinions on rules changes meant to improve the NHL game.

Fans "don't care" about the NHL lockout because they're immune to millionaires fighting with millionaires over millions.

SUVs, sex and steroids. They're what's wrong with sports, including hockey, and why fans are getting fed up.