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Bucci's Mailbag: Playoff races and top hockey reads

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

...story from Tuesday. Justin Bourne, a former pro player and son of former Islander Bob Bourne (964 NHL games), wrote a piece recently for USA Today's Web site and on his blog about homophobia...

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'We love you, this won't change a thing'

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

Imagine that your father is known as one of the toughest men in hockey. How do you gather up the courage to tell him your secret? Here is Brendan Burke's story of acceptance.

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Bucci's Mailbag: Hey, check out my new Whalers hat!

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

John, Patrick Marleau is quietly putting up Ovechkin-like numbers with consistency as the Sharks start to surge after their ho-hum first few games...

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Like 'em or not, my Olympic hockey selections

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

...Steve Yzerman is Team Canada's executive director. The rink size for the Vancouver Games will use NHL dimensions (200 feet long by 85 feet wide) instead of the normal international rink size (200 feet...

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Bucci's Mailbag: Why I like the words "provolone" and "icon"

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

Bucci, Question: As a Bruins season-ticket holder who watched Phil Kessel play every night, I have to agree, but also respectfully disagree, as I th...

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Inharmonious Kelly firing leaves game in flux

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

...attention. Now these unions can have benefits besides labor harmony for our good. They can help keep NHL players safe. They can help players manage their money in order to have a dignified and societally...

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Bucci's Mailbag: Why so blue in Boston and Minny?

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

John, Question: When and why did the NHL start strapping down the water bottles on goals? I now feel a bit ripped off when someone...

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In honor of Cheevers and Plante, an ode to the mask

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

...eyes get wet at the end of "The Natural" and "Searching For Bobby Fischer." Looking back, the NHL was, without question, the most theatrical of the athletic bunch. The old arenas were like Sunday cathedrals...

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Bucci's Mailbag: Iginla's legacy, teen stars and best of the bands

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

...seems to accelerate development in some cases. The benefit for teams keeping these young players in the NHL is they can "baby-sit" their assets in terms of practice, playing habits, fitness/nutrition and learning...

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How to cope when your kid hits the ice

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

Hockey is a blood sport. It is played with a searing emotion most people can't empathize with unless they have played and lived the sport. Hockey is m...

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Bucci's Mailbag: Wings' struggles and who will reach 1,000 first

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

Bucci, So I just listened to a certain NHL TV analyst tell me my Red Wings have no young talent and are at the end of...

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Have no fear! There is a new look to Bucci-land

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

...little bit of everything from the universe of hockey, music and fried foods. It's primarily an NHL column, but we touch every level of hockey from the local rink to the pros. Whether you...

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Bucci's Mailbag: Goalie debates, Kessel fallout and NHL '94

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

...Stanley Cup save on Nicklas Lidstrom is, for my money, within the top three of all-time NHL saves. It's the Bobby Orr picture for goalies. Orr's flying through the air picture is...

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It's October, I'm in love

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

October is a glorious month. Being a hockey fan and hockey dad adds to the bliss. After a series of long and hot August nights and a tantalizing Sept...

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