26 Results for mario lemieux

The Things We Forget, Part 9: Sidney Crosby

Chris Jones

The Kid lost his first Cup Finals. So did a guy named Gretzky.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008

Top Secret

Eddie Matz

Let Sidney Crosby be hockey's savior. Caps stealth star Alexander Ovechkin will settle for Rookie of the Year honors

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008

A League Of His Own

Eric Adelson

Halfway through Sidney Crosby's rookie season, it's clear there's a reason for all the hype-and for hockey fans, a reason for hope

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

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Eric Adelson

His season is over. His body is broken. The cup will live elsewhere. It's not the first time Steve Yzerman has looked hockey mortality in the eye. But this time it may be the last

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

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KHALID EL-AMIN Before Khalid El-Amin, the Connecticut Huskies were a mere basketball team, a regional novelty, trusting in mere mortals. Now they're ...

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008

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Steve Wulf

...singled in a run. As word of his inspirational message (Courage + Belief = Life) spread, superstars like Mario Lemieux and A-Rod made John their personal guest. The Pirates named him honorary manager for their...

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2008

IT'S A LONG ROAD FROM GREAT TO GRATEFUL

Lindsay Berra

When Alexandre Daigle was picked No. 1 in 1993, he couldn't have known how lousy his NHL career would be. Fifteen years later, with another draft approaching, he's a one-man advertisement for second acts.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008

THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT ST. MARY'S

Gare Joyce

...special qualities of SSM. They only partly explain why Wayne Gretzky sent his son here, why Mario Lemieux probably will too. "A little like a cult," is how J.P. Parise, the NHL journeyman...

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2008

#24 PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

...it was originally built as an opera house. So, yes, fans are singing the praises for Mario Lemieux's ownership group (up 74 places) now that it has secured financing for new digs. The...

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2008

WORTH WAITING FOR

Gare Joyce

You need to see Sidney Crosby to believe him. Easier said than done.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008

AUDIBLE: SIDNEY CROSBY

Sidney Crosby (with E.J. Hradek)

...Pittsburgh as the boy expected to save the franchise of another ice icon, Penguins owner/center Mario Lemieux. But reviving Steeltown hockey is just a fraction of the load Crosby will carry onto the...

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2008

Worth Waiting For

Gare Joyce

You need to see Sidney Crosby play to believe him. Easier said than done.

ESPN Insider Story | June 20, 2004

Farm Fresh

Shaun Assael

What's it like being a babe magnet and the best player in the world? Ask Czech homey Jaromir Jagr.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2003

Wicked

Jeff Bradley

Dallas wing Bill Guerin is every player's dream mate. And every GM's nightmare.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2003

Tru Bru

Dan Shaughnessy

Joe Thornton has size, game, charisma and the love of the Olde Towne. Now all he needs is the Cup.

Story | Conversation | December 26, 2002