42 Results for miikka kiprusoff

Staal's game sparked by Canes' coaching change

Jim Wilkie

Fantasy owners of Hurricanes center Eric Staal can thank GM Jim Rutherford for firing Peter Laviolette earlier this month because that seems to have h...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2008

Reunited, and it feels so good

Jim Wilkie

...the Flames he blocked a point shot before outracing two Calgary defensemen and stickhandling around goalie Miikka Kiprusoff's attempted pokecheck. The 2005 sixth-round draft pick had 25 points in 20 games for...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2008

Underrated Thomas, Smith keep rolling

Jim Wilkie

Two of the surprisingly strongest and most underrated goaltenders in this young season continued their hot starts Tuesday night with stellar performan...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2008

A good night for a couple of goons

Jim Wilkie

Tuesday was a great night to goon it up. Blue Jackets tough guy Derek Dorsett scored the winning goal, was plus-1, had two shots on net and a blocked...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2008

2008-09 Pacific Division fantasy preview

Jim Wilkie, Special to ESPN.com

Jim Wilkie previews the Pacific Division from a fantasy perspective.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008

2008-09 Northwest Division fantasy preview

Jim Wilkie, Special to ESPN.com

Jim Wilkie previews the Northwest Division from a fantasy perspective.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008

Calgary hopes to build on success

Jim Wilkie, NHL Insider

If Calgary plays with the same determination and intensity next season it will be a team to be reckoned with.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 08, 2004

Teams ready for ultimate showdown

Jim Wilkie, NHL Insider

After 1,318 games, the long and grinding season comes down to a best-of-one Monday night in Game 7.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 07, 2004

Lightning center deserves respect

Jim Wilkie, NHL Insider

It's doubtful Tampa Bay would still be playing without Brad Richards' important contributions.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 28, 2004

Peep Show

Jim Wilkie

How the heck did Mike Keenan get another job, let alone with the club that most recently fired him?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 26, 2004

Tampa Bay overwhelmed by occasion

Jim Wilkie, NHL Insider

Calgary came into Tampa Bay's home and calmly turned aside the Lightning's vaunted attack.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 26, 2004

Khabibulin earning paycheck

Jim Wilkie, NHL Insider

Nikolai Khabibulin's performances have finally matched his potential to emerge as an elite NHL goaltender. .

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 20, 2004

Sharks need to draw first blood

Jim Wilkie, NHL Insider

The Sharks' inability to get off to good starts has them on the brink of elimination in the Western Conference finals.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 19, 2004

Peep Show

Jim Wilkie

We should have expected to see another big game from Calgary captain Jarome Iginla on Monday night.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 18, 2004

Peep Show

Jim Wilkie

Roman Turek had an effective playoff debut in relief of starter Miikka Kiprusoff in San Jose's Game 4 victory.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 17, 2004