A League Of His Own

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

QOTW answers: Gretzky's records rule your school

...with an enforcer as a winger. Gretzky's wingers, in his heyday, included Dave Semenko and Marty McSorley. Not exactly gifted linemates. Gretzky and [Jari] Kurri practically played short-handed back in the day...

Centennial celebration reminds me why I loved hockey, Habs in first place

Scott Burnside may have moved on from his childhood obsession with the Montreal Canadiens, but his memories are still a part of his identity.

A fierce sport above water, an international street fight below it

What happens underwater in water polo, stays underwater in water polo. And both U.S. Olympic teams have mastered the art of balancing skill, teamwork, confidence ... and a little mayhem.

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.

IT'S A LONG ROAD FROM GREAT TO GRATEFUL

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.

E-ticket: Men Who Love Goons

For some fans of hockey fights, it goes beyond obsession and into madness.

The best overtime playoff games of all time

They are the games that keep you on the edge of your seat as your heart pounds and knees shake. This season, we can expect new hockey heroes to be made in the blink of an eye as the red light goes on. Here's a look at some of the most memorable overtime playoff games in NHL history.

A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN

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

Marty McSorley, Donald Brashear

Amber's 10 Degrees: NHL's dirtiest plays

Jesse Boulerice and Steve Downie recently brought the NHL's ugly side to the forefront, but there are other incidents that have unfortunately stood the test of time.

Majority of ballots name Kelly association's executive director

Paul Kelly was introduced as the NHLPA's executive director on Wednesday morning.

Morning Skate: The union speaks

...past connection to the union, having helped prosecute former NHLPA leader Alan Eagleson. He also represented Marty McSorley when the former NHL defenseman was charged for his assault on Donald Brashear. Kelly certainly figures...

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Executive board recommends lawyer Kelly for director

The NHL Players' Association officially nominated former assistant U.S. attorney Paul Kelly on Monday for its executive director position.

NHL's longest suspensions

NHL's longest suspensions