A safer helmet: An idea whose time has come

TORONTO -- Somewhere along the line, the mood in the room shifted. It was gradual, it took a long time, but after years of discussing head shots at t...

Group to study issue, report in March

The NHL's 30 GMs agreed Wednesday to study the idea of making blindside hits to the head illegal next season.

NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Former New York Ranger Brian Leetch shakes hands with former teammate Mark Messier during his jersey retirment ceremony before the game against the Atlanta Thrashers on January 24, 2008...

Checking in with Messier, Larionov

Mark Messier is enjoying life in an NHL front office. Igor Larionov has discovered the world of player...

Trio saluted for improving hockey in U.S.

Fifteen years after Mark Messier and Mike Richter led the New York Rangers to an elusive Stanley Cup title, they are still being feted for their efforts.

Harvard teams with Messier Project

The Harvard men's hockey team will wear new helmets this year that are designed to provide extra protection from concussions.

...1993-1994: Center Mark Messier of the New York Rangers looks on during a game against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks at...

Better be careful with those guarantees

In honor of Rex Ryan's and Lane Kiffin's big mouths, we look at some of the boldest recent statements in sports.

Messier starts new career chapter

Mark Messier is back with the Rangers.

ATH : Face Time: Hockey Hall of Fame

Steve Yzerman, Luc Robitaille, Brian Leetch and Brett Hull represent the Class of '09 inductees for the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Video | June 24, 2009

Big Fish, Smaller Ponds: Famous Athletes in Downsized Markets

Hi-res photos of primetime athletes who traded down, such as Terrell Owens, Emmitt Smith and Mark Messier

Around the AFC East: Favre bullish on playoffs

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham New York Jets Brett Favre didn't go all Mark Messier on the New York press corps, but the quarterback did say "I expect us to make...

Zoom Gallery: 2007 NHL Hall of Fame Members

High res photos of the players inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame in 2007.

...winger Patrick Kane poses with Palms Casino Resort President George Maloof and NHL Hall of Famer Mark Messier during the NHL Presenters Welcome Reception at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada on...

We know this year's Hall class, but who's in line for 2010? It'll be a tough call

...The Big E's points-per-game average (1.14) is better than the likes of Mark Messier, Gordie Howe, Marcel Dionne, Bryan Trottier and even newly chosen Hall of Famers Robitaille and Hull...