Inside the Projections: Faceoffs
Gabriel Desjardins, Puck ProspectusPuck Prospectus dishes on which teams will excel in the faceoff circle in 2009-10, explaining the ratings in the faceoffs category from its upcoming season projections in ESPN The Magazine's NHL preview.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009
Intel: Pitfalls ahead for Pens, contenders
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineTeams that fancy themselves as Cup favorites must navigate the NHL schedule's rough patches.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009
Wings have little cash to address needs
Iain Fyffe and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazineWith the start of the offseason, Puck Prospectus and E.J. Hradek team up to examine each team's statistical shortcomings and how best to address them via trades, free agency and the draft.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009
Puck Prospectus: The value of SDP
Robert Vollman, Puck ProspectusSheer numbers indicate the Boston Bruins put the most shutdown players on the ice every night. Will that translate into a 2009 Stanley Cup championship?
Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009
Notes, Stats and Trends: Feb. 13, 2009
From ESPN ResearchInsider digs in to the day's hot topics.
Story | Conversation | February 13, 2009
Game 4: Instant analysis
• Detroit defenseman Brad Stuart, among the Game 3 goats for his unforced first-period turnover that led directly to the Pens' first goal o...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 31, 2008
Game 1: Instant analysis
...shut down his side of the ice. When possible, Babcock chose to use veteran checking center Kris Draper and second-pair defensemen Niklas Kronwall and Brad Stuart against Penguins star pivot Evgeni Malkin. In...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 24, 2008
Defending the gold
...likely center RW Jarome Iginla and LW Simon Gagne. The "checking" line would consist of C Kris Draper, LW Ryan Smyth and RW Shane Doan. Based on their success together in Europe and at...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 21, 2005
Gretzky's Olympians In Place
...Gretzky will have Joe Sakic (who'll likely be named captain), Vincent Lecavalier, Joe Thornton and Kris Draper. On the right wing, he'll take Jarome Iginla, Martin St. Louis, Brad Richards and Shane...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2005
...hearing about their new deal, several players of substance and standing in the league -- Michael Peca, Kris Draper and Doug Weight -- followed the lead of Scott Niedermayer and Scott Mellanby in defending their union...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 21, 2005
Sharks need to draw first blood
Jim Wilkie, NHL InsiderThe Sharks' inability to get off to good starts has them on the brink of elimination in the Western Conference finals.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2004
Late brawls will spark hatred
Jim Wilkie, NHL InsiderThanks to a little release of frustration Thursday night, both series should feature an increase in intensity.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2004
Peep Show
Jim WilkieThe Red Wings appear unlikely to re-sign forward Brett Hull, who will turn 40 in August.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2004
Detroit facing uncertain future
Jim Wilkie, NHL InsiderIf the Red Wings can't stave off elimination Monday night the team will begin an uncertain summer.
Story | Conversation | May 03, 2004
Peep Show
Jim WilkieESPN Insider has the latest news and notes from around the NHL.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2004
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