The first-half story lines we can't forget
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comFrom the resurgence of two Original Six franchises in Boston and Chicago to Mr. Avery, we take a look at the top story lines from the season's first half.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009Hands, history could do in Sundin
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThe Canucks have seen other "saviors" come through town. Igor Larionov, Mark Messier, to name a few. But can Mats Sundin deliver what they couldn't? History is against him.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009Mats to Canucks! Riots? Hatred between provinces? Um, hardly
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comMats Sundin is officially out of Toronto. Riots in the streets? Hatred between provinces? Hardly. Leaf Nation isn't all that interested.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2008There's no T.O. in the NHL, but these quotes make our quarterly list
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThe NHL doesn't have a Terrell Owens equivalent when it comes to sound bites, but when the words do start flying, they usually are born of real passion and anger. With the schedule at about the quarter mark, here are some memorable quotes so far.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Things we know so far into the 2008-09 season
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comIt's hardly been 10 Days That Shook the Hockey World, but we've already learned a few interesting things so far this season. Here's our list.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008Oilers' recent success adds more intrigue to Draftgate
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comWith the fate of the Oilers directly tied to the potential riches available to the Ducks in this summer's draft, Edmonton's late success is adding more fuel to the Burke-Lowe duel.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2008Red Wings' 'road to perfection' hits major speed bump
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comA few months ago, the Red Wings' dominating run looked an awful lot like the New England Patriots. Is Detroit's recent rut the test it needs to avoid a playoff upset?
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2008Dream job or nightmare? New Leafs GM inherits quite the conundrum
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThe Maple Leafs will soon unveil their ninth GM since they last won the Cup in 1967. Damien Cox doesn't know whether he'll offer congratulations or condolences.
Story | Conversation | February 13, 2008Starting in NHL as a teenager doesn't mean instant success
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comIf you make it into the NHL right away as a teenager, does that automatically mean instant success? No, not exactly.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007Leafs or Hawks? How to handicap the futility
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThe Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs have gone the longest without winning a Stanley Cup. So who will end the drought first? Damien Cox handicaps the futility.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2007Our hockey holiday list for big, bad Santa
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comSome were lucky (Ken Hitchcock), some were not (Mario Lemieux). But Damien Cox knows what will be under the tree for other NHLers out there.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2006Can Penguins keep this talent over long haul?
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThe Pens are reaping the rewards of all of those bad seasons, but Damien Cox wonders if they'll enjoy them over the long haul.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2006Europeans break through leadership barrier
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comNHL rosters have had European players for years. Now, the trend is finally spilling over to leadership roles, writes Damien Cox.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2006High-priced, highly skilled players ... still no Cup
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThey are rich, famous and skilled. But all of these stars share the A-Rod symptom of never tasting a title, writes Damien Cox.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2006Teams will live, not learn, through this offseason
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThis offseason, teams will live the salary cap, and the Maple Leafs, Bruins and Devils face the biggest free-agency hurdles.
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