Checking in with Messier, Larionov

Mark Messier is enjoying life in an NHL front office. Igor Larionov has discovered the world of player agency. The two Hall of Famers spoke to ESPN.c...

The Loneliest Man in Sports

You want the most stressful job in sports? Live behind the mask of Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price.

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 5: Goalie Jocelyn Thibault #35 of the Buffalo Sabres makes a save during the third period against the Boston Bruins...

Habs retire Roy's No. 33 10-plus years after trade to Colorado

Patrick Roy heard cheers again in Montreal, more than a decade after his bitter divorce from the Canadiens. All the hard feelings were gone Saturday night, when the storied franchise retired the Hall of Fame goalie's famous No. 33.

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Bruins-Canadiens Preview

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Canucks-Flames Preview

Burrows nets 2, Luongo stops 25 shots in Canucks' emotional win over Flames

Alex Burrows scored twice and Roberto Luongo made 25 saves, leading the Canucks to a 6-0 win over the Flames.

2008-09 Northeast Division fantasy preview

Sean Allen previews the Northeast Division from a fantasy perspective.

Residual effect from Gretzky trade still felt today

With Wayne Gretzky's trade from the dynastic Oilers to the Kings 20 years ago unassailably the most significant move in the NHL annals, Scott Burnside reveals the seven biggest swaps in history.

Commodore brings act to Columbus with five-year deal

A roundup of NHL signings.

Potential unrestricted free agents list

An unofficial 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.

Vanek nets hat trick as Thibault blanks Bruins in first start since Jan. 21

Thomas Vanek scored three goals and Jocelyn Thibault shut out the Bruins in his first start since Jan. 21 as the Sabres ended their season with a 3-0 win Saturday night.

Don't kick Isles while they're down; give 'em the great outdoors

As the regular season winds down, Bucci knows some teams won't be going to the big dance. But don't kick a team while it's down. His case in point -- the New York Islanders.

Remember Cam Ward? Now's the time to get to know your backups

Playoff hopefuls have backups whom you may or may not know well, ranging from hardened veterans to retreads to fuzzy-cheeked kids. If past playoffs are any indication, now's the time to get to know 'em.

Canadiens-Sabres Preview

Canadiens-Sabres Preview