Avs' silver lining has a cloud
Mike Heika, Special to ESPN.comSure the Avalanche have a bevy of scorers, but can they keep the puck out of their own net?
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2003Ducks ready to do it again
Mike Heika, Special to ESPN.comAfter losing in Game 7 of the Cup finals, the Ducks reloaded and are set to return.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2003Canucks caught in a holding pattern
Mike Heika, Special to ESPN.comWill the small changes the Canucks made to their roster translate into playoff wins?
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2003Labor climate reshapes free-agent market
Mike Heika, Special to ESPN.comInstead of spending what they can during free agency, NHL teams will be spending what they can afford.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2003Giguere to mates: Bring your 'A' game
Mike Heika, Special to ESPN.comThe Ducks know they haven't played well in Games 1 and 2. They just don't know why.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2003Financial gap shrinks in the standings
Mike Heika, Special to ESPN.comThe have vs. have-not matchups were competitive in 2002-03.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2003Playoffs now within Predators' reach
Mike Heika, Special to ESPN.comAfter a bad start, the Predators have salvaged Barry Trotz's job and a run at the playoffs.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2003Quarter Report: Playoffs or not, Ducks have done well
Mike Heika, Special to ESPN.comAs the final games will reveal, the West has more balance than it's had in years.
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2003Mighty Ducks mean business
Mike Heika, Special to ESPN.comFor the first time in a long time, Ducks players have something to brag about.
Story | Conversation | February 14, 2003Ducks taking chance on well-traveled Ozolinsh
Mike Heika, Special to ESPN.comSandis Ozolinsh is a seven-time All-Star, yet the Ducks are still his fifth team in 11 years.
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2003Lewis successful in breaking Bowman mold
Mike Heika, Special to ESPN.comThe NHL season is only a month old, but new coach Dave Lewis has already molded the Red Wings into his team.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2002New faces meet new challenges
Mike Heika, Special to ESPN.comSome new coaches are rookies. Some of them are vets. All of them have their work cut out for them.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2002Mighty Ducks: Optimism, offense abounds
Mike Heika, Special to ESPN.comA plethora of offseason moves gives the Ducks a reason to hope in 2002-03.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2002The game beneath the big names
Mike Heika, Special to ESPN.comA list of 15 reasons why the big players in the NHL will include more than just big names.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2002Despite change, pecking order remains the same
Mike Heika, Special to ESPN.comA team-by-team analysis of offseason moves in the Western Conference.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "paul kariya" make the list?
