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Here's why fighting is making a small comeback in the NHL

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

Luckily, Bucci has never been punched in the face. Still, that doesn't mean he doesn't see the importance of fighting in the NHL.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008

More on Yzerman, the KHL and the Blackhawks fallout

The presence of Kevin Lowe and Wayne Gretzky on Canada's 2010 Olympic staff is going to be a valuable asset to newly anointed executive director Steve...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 18, 2008

Larionov wants emergency KHL meeting after Cherepanov death

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Russian hockey legend Igor Larionov says the death of rising star Alexei Cherepanov is "unacceptable" and has asked the Continental Hockey League's majority owner to hold an emergency meeting about the matter.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2008

Emergency response in Cherepanov's death also questioned

ESPN.com news services

A Russian lawmaker said Tuesday that rising hockey star Alexei Cherepanov, a first-round draft pick of the New York Rangers, may have died due to negligence on the part of paramedics who responded to an emergency call.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2008

Cherepanov collapses on bench during game, dies of apparent heart attack

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Rangers prospect Alexei Cherepanov collapsed on the bench during a game Monday night in Russia and died later. He was 19.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

Loyalty, sense of family the real key behind Wings' latest Cup win

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Red Wings don't just talk about loyalty, they live it. And that sense of family is what led them to their fourth Stanley Cup win since 1997.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2008

REMEMBERING THE LEGACY OF VLAD THE IMPALER

Eric Adelson

His number can still be spotted in the stands at games in Detroit—the red 16 sewn on white. He's there too, sometimes, in the owner's box, silen...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 02, 2008

What's in an NHL team name? Bucci knows ...

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

What is Bucci doing to pass the time before the Stanley Cup finals? He's playing his NHL name game, and he's got thoughts for all 30 NHL teams.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2008

Red Wings defenseman plays in charity game

Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jiri Fischer has returned to the ice for the first time since he collapsed during a game more than two years ago.

Story | Conversation | March 01, 2008

Morning Skate: Tough decision

...2005, a game between Nashville and Detroit was stopped in the first period after Wings' defenseman Jiri Fischer collapsed on the bench. In a scary scene, Fischer had to be resuscitated by doctors, paramedics...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | February 11, 2008

Top ESPN searches of 2005

Maalek Marshall and Michael R. Hall

Top ESPN searches of 2005

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2007

Numbers: Teenagers' impact on the NHL

ESPN.com news services

Here is a closer look at some of the numbers behind teenagers' impact on the NHL.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2007

Starting in NHL as a teenager doesn't mean instant success

Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.com

If you make it into the NHL right away as a teenager, does that automatically mean instant success? No, not exactly.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007

Giving thanks for shootouts, shields and The Great One

Adam Proteau, The Hockey News

Adam Proteau tells us why the NHL should be thankful this season and the reasons are shootouts, good health and Gretzky, among others.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2007

Potential unrestricted free agents list

ESPN.com

A list of potential players set to become unrestricted free agents on July 1. The NHL is set to release its official list of free agents later this month.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2007