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Great hockey, yes, but is anyone watching?

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

The first postseason in two years is giving us some great hockey, but the NHL is still in search of a television audience to watch it.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2006

NHL's new ads reflect uphill battle

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Will the new NHL ads win back fans? Darren Rovell writes the final on-ice product will be more important.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2005

Oklahoma City high on list of home sites for Hornets

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

It is likely that some of the Hornets' games will be played in Baton Rouge, but Oklahoma City is the top alternative, ESPN.com's Darren Rovell reports.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2005

ESPN decides not to match Comcast's offer

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

The NHL will be broadcast on OLN after Comcast offered a three-year deal worth more than $200 million for the broadcast rights. ESPN decided not to match the offer.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2005

Crosby: The 'Roethlisberger of the NHL'?

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Sidney Crosby isn't going to New York or L.A., but the 17-year-old phenom shouldn't have much trouble making a buck in Pittsburgh.

Story | Conversation | July 22, 2005

NHL deal at what cost?

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

When the NHL returns, will the fans – and more important, the advertising dollars – also return?

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2005

'Eklund' blog makes hockey world cheer, sneer

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Is 'Eklund' the voice of the hockey fan, or a rumor-mongering menace to hockey journalism? Try both.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 07, 2005

Lockout will test depth of owners' pockets

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Will the NHL still have 30 teams after the lockout is settled? No one knows for sure.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2005

NHL's future buoyed by die-hard fanbase

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

The NHL's biggest weakness could be its greatest strength once a new CBA is struck.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2005

Kasten's suggestions 'wouldn't facilitate' deal

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Calling the National Hockey League "a patient on life support," Stan Kasten, former president of the Atlanta Thrashers, Braves and Hawks, gave his last ditch suggestion to both the league and the players association, hoping to help bring about a solution

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2005

Baseball union casts support to hockey brethren

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

MLBPA chief Donald Fehr reminds baseball players of their previous battles over salary cap proposals.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2004

The art of negotiations

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

As the countdown to the NHL lockout continues, the clock begins on the owners and players' resolve at the negotiating table.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2004

Making fantasy a reality

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

It takes more than money to make fantasty sports become reality. Sometimes it takes a little attitude.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2004

Divergent views

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

With labor strife looming, the chief negotiators for the NHL and players union both agree the glass is half empty.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2004

Older players corner the NHL's sweater market

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

The NHL's most popular players are also its oldest, yet the league isn't worried about the younger generation.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2004