Drafting goalies still risky business
Jim Kelley, ESPN.comGoaltending is the most important position in hockey -- arguably in all of sports. So why is deciding where to draft one so difficult?
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2004U.S. team picked for a purpose
Jim Kelley, ESPN.comForget the brand-name recognition. The U.S. players on the World Cup of Hockey roster were chosen for one specific reason -- to win.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2004Gretzky picks proven winners
Jim Kelley, ESPN.comWhen Wayne Gretzky was looking for a Canadian team good enough to win the World Cup of Hockey, he gave the edge to the proven winners.
Story | Conversation | May 15, 2004All in good, clean fun
Jim Kelley, ESPN.comSo far the Stanley Cup playoffs have been the model of intense -- and clean -- physical play. But have the critics noticed?
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2004Early games yield obvious trends
Jim Kelley, ESPN.comThe Stanley Cup playoffs are still young, but significant storylines already are emerging.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2004Injury report: Team-by-team analysis
Jim Kelley, ESPN.comMany teams are hurting more than they're healthy heading into the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2004Injuries may prove toughest opponents
Jim Kelley, ESPN.comThe way teams deal with injuries is as important in the quest for the Cup as offense, defense and special teams.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2004Still plenty to play for
Jim Kelley, ESPN.comFirst overall, home ice, the playoffs and the top pick in the draft. A lot's on the line during the season's final days.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2004Habs rookie produces beyond expectations
Jim Kelley, ESPN.comAfter bouncing around the minors, Michael Ryder is making a name for himself -- and the Canadiens -- this season.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2004Not all changes were for the better
Jim Kelley, ESPN.comThis time, the NHL's annual trade deadline included house cleaners, wheel spinners and casual bystanders.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2004Wings get their message across
Jim Kelley, ESPN.comNot convinced Dominik Hasek's days in Detroit are over? Read between the shots.
Story | Conversation | February 13, 2004Past was present, but eyes on future
Jim Kelley, ESPN.comWhile honoring the past and lamenting the present, we should remember to celebrate the NHL's future.
Story | Conversation | February 08, 2004Optimism and defeat all in one trade
Jim Kelley, ESPN.comWith Jaromir Jagr, the Rangers have hope. Without him, the Capitals do, too.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2004What was and what will be
Jim Kelley, ESPN.comWill the Wings keep Curtis Joseph? Will the Leafs finish first? What the second half holds for all 30 teams.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2004East: Burns safe and secure
Jim Kelley, ESPN.com... fired? In the NHL it is. And there are a few Eastern Conference coaches and GMs with reason to worry.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2003TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "new york islanders" make the list?