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Great hockey, yes, but is anyone watching?
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comThe 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, 2006NHL's new ads reflect uphill battle
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comWill the new NHL ads win back fans? Darren Rovell writes the final on-ice product will be more important.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2005Oklahoma City high on list of home sites for Hornets
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comIt 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, 2005ESPN decides not to match Comcast's offer
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comThe 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, 2005Crosby: The 'Roethlisberger of the NHL'?
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comSidney 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, 2005NHL deal at what cost?
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comWhen 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.comIs 'Eklund' the voice of the hockey fan, or a rumor-mongering menace to hockey journalism? Try both.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2005
Lockout will test depth of owners' pockets
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comWill the NHL still have 30 teams after the lockout is settled? No one knows for sure.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2005NHL's future buoyed by die-hard fanbase
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comThe NHL's biggest weakness could be its greatest strength once a new CBA is struck.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2005Kasten's suggestions 'wouldn't facilitate' deal
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comCalling 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, 2005Baseball union casts support to hockey brethren
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comMLBPA chief Donald Fehr reminds baseball players of their previous battles over salary cap proposals.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2004The art of negotiations
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comAs the countdown to the NHL lockout continues, the clock begins on the owners and players' resolve at the negotiating table.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2004Making fantasy a reality
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comIt takes more than money to make fantasty sports become reality. Sometimes it takes a little attitude.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2004Divergent views
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comWith labor strife looming, the chief negotiators for the NHL and players union both agree the glass is half empty.
Story | Conversation | August 16, 2004Older players corner the NHL's sweater market
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comThe NHL's most popular players are also its oldest, yet the league isn't worried about the younger generation.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2004

