Don Ohlmeyer

Don Ohlmeyer

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Don Ohlmeyer is the public's representative to ESPN, offering independent examination and analysis of ESPN's media outlets. One of television's most successful innovators as a sports and entertainment producer, programmer and network president, the longtime NBC and ABC executive was honored with 16 Emmys, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, and two Peabody Awards. He will critique decision-making, coverage and presentation of news, issues and events on ESPN's platforms. Ohlmeyer will have an 18-month tenure and succeeds ombudsmen George Solomon and Le Anne Schreiber.

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It's official: Union hits rock bottom

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

With Ian Penny's resignation Friday, the NHLPA now, without a doubt, has no leader. What will be the players' next move? Maybe they should consider bringing back Paul Kelly.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

New leader will inherit dysfunction

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

In the wake of executive director Paul Kelly earlier this week, one question remains: What kind of qualified candidate would want this job after watching the events of the past days and months?

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

How ugly is this NHLPA drama? Read on

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

With Paul Kelly's firing Monday comes questions. But here's why the soap opera is just bad news for players and fans.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009

With Lindros, nothing was a given

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Eric Lindros entered the NHL as the game's "next big thing." Scott Burnside says the forward leaves the game with the feeling of "what might have been."

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2007