19 Results for nikolai khabibulin

Drafting goalies still risky business

Jim Kelley, ESPN.com

Goaltending 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, 2004

Lightning better equipped for title

Jim Kelley, ESPN.com

The Lightning's win over the Flames in seven games came down to one thing: more of everything.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2004

Regehr in cast after Game 6

Jim Kelley, ESPN.com

Flames defensive stalwart Robyn Regehr was seen leaving the Saddledome after Game 6 with a cast on his left foot.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2004

Why they're here? Kiprusoff, Khabibulin

Jim Kelley, ESPN.com

How did the Flames and Lightning get this far? See Miikka Kiprusoff and Nikolai Khabibulin, respectively.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2004

Iginla's lead lifts Flames to one win from Cup

Jim Kelley, ESPN.com

The Flames keep following Jarome Iginla's lead and dig deep inside when it matters most. One more time and they could be Stanley Cup champions.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2004

Tortorella's intensity drives Bolts

Jim Kelley, ESPN.com

John Tortorella's demanding style has rubbed some the wrong way, but not the Lightning.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2004

With extra man, tough guy turns go-to guy

Jim Kelley, ESPN.com

Best known as a tough guy, Chris Simon has emerged as the Flames' go-to guy with the man advantage.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2004

Lightning prove critics wrong ... again

Jim Kelley, ESPN.com

Critics questioned the Bolts' ability to rebound from their Game 1 loss. Then the puck was dropped on Game 2.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2004

Iginla displays greatness again

Jim Kelley, ESPN.com

In Game 1, Flames captain Jarome Iginla showed why true greatness has nothing to do with luck.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2004

Exciting and fun ... and it's the Cup finals

Jim Kelley, ESPN.com

Forget their payrolls, markets and lack of megastar power, the Lightning and Flames are about to play one heck of a Stanley Cup finals.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2004

Will Martin get the call?

Jim Kelley, ESPN.com

The Florida Panthers fired general manager Rick Dudley on Monday, and Mike Keenan will replace him. The team might add former Senators coach Jacques Martin as head coach Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2004

Young goalies carrying mantle of greatness

Jim Kelley, ESPN.com

There's a good chance the next Cup-winning goalie is a first-timer. Get used to it.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2004

Early games yield obvious trends

Jim Kelley, ESPN.com

The Stanley Cup playoffs are still young, but significant storylines already are emerging.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2004

Flames look like this year's Ducks

Jim Kelley, ESPN.com

Who could be this year's Mighty Ducks at playoff time? Look no further than the red-hot Calgary Flames.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2004

Southeast no longer satisfying

Jim Kelley, ESPN.com

With a substantial division lead, Tampa Bay is aiming beyond the Southeast Division and at the East's elite.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2004