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How countries are coping with injuries

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The injury trend has had its effect on NHL teams, but what about the Olympic outlook? Some countries may not be able to fill the void if star players are out of commission.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Bucci's Mailbag: Playoff races and top hockey reads

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

Obviously, there has been a lot of reaction to the Brendan Burke story from Tuesday. Justin Bourne, a former pro player and son of former Islander Bob...

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Answers hard to come by in St. Louis

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

After a miracle run to the playoffs, there were high expectations for the Blues heading into this season. But St. Louis is struggling and the questions are mounting.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

You vented ... I'm answering

Pierre LeBrun

Gripe, gripe, gripe ... that's all you guys do. Oh, wait a minute, I keep asking you every week to do just that! Here's a look at the ones I liked the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Abe Pollin dies at age 85

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Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin has died at age 85

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Forcing Laraque on the ice is a better punishment

E.J. Hradek

On Monday evening, NHL's top cop Colin Campbell slapped a five-game ban on Montreal Canadiens winger Georges Laraque for the knee-to-knee hit that has...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Senators-Devils Preview

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Senators-Devils Preview

Preview | November 24, 2009

Blues-Stars Preview

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Blues-Stars Preview

Preview | November 24, 2009

LeBron's miscalculation about numbers

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

LeBron overlooks a thing or two when he says the NBA should retire Michael Jordan's No. 23. Like Jackie Robinson. And American history. King James should know better.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Giguere, Ducks hang on against Flames in shootout

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Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 41 saves for his first win of the season as the Ducks beat the Flames on Monday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Blue Jackets-Canadiens Preview

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Blue Jackets-Canadiens Preview

Preview | November 23, 2009

Chat with a Hurricanes blogger

Richard Durrett

...thrives under pressure as he was one of the team's top scorers in last year's playoffs. Q: Talk about the top line and how they have performed. A: Currently, the top line is...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Power Play: Laraque a hindrance?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

How Georges Laraque still finds NHL employment befuddles us. And why is Thanksgiving a true postseason barometer?

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Why Laraque might get a huge suspension

E.J. Hradek

...even strength, power play and penalty kill). I was really impressed by Ericsson during last season's playoffs. Clearly, you never want to lose a complete defender like Kronwall, but Ericsson is capable of playing...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Strange but true, Crosby hurting Pens

Tom Awad, Puck Prospectus

Puck Prospectus uses its preseason projections to measure some of the Eastern Conference's most intriguing teams at the quarter pole and assess their chances of securing a playoff bid moving forward.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009