Kings rise as Ducks struggle
Robyn Norwood, Special to ESPN Los AngelesL.A. capitalizes on its strong drafts while salary-cap moves have hurt Anaheim.
Story | Conversation | December 20, 2009Some love for the Devils, Brodeur
E.J. HradekA couple of days ago, I received a note from "Rishi" in Pittsburgh who had a simple request. He wanted a little love for his New Jersey Devils. Really...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
FA talks, Vinny's future and those 'cheat' deals
Pierre LeBrun...Marian Hossa, Chris Pronger and Roberto Luongo, the so-called "cheat" deals that bring down the average salary-cap hit by tacking on years players apparently don't intend to play. Well, perhaps not surprisingly...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2009Trade rumors swirl as Blackhawks end successful circus trip
Jesse Rogers, Chicago Blackhawks...season concludes. Doing that would only delay and probably complicate the problem the Hawks face with their salary cap. The issue at hand now is trying to clear some space without taking away from what...
Blog | November 28, 2009Forcing Laraque on the ice is a better punishment
E.J. Hradek...current contract that carries a $5 million cap hit. That contract, based on his current play, is salary cap poison. The only way he'd move is if the New York Rangers were willing to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Anderson, Kopitar are the real deals
E.J. Hradek...to add another quality second-pair defenseman. That's not so easy to do, especially considering their salary cap status. I think Heatley can help the Sharks (and their fans) get to where they want...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
A safer helmet: An idea whose time has come
Pierre LeBrunTORONTO -- Somewhere along the line, the mood in the room shifted. It was gradual, it took a long time, but after years of discussing head shots at t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009'It's the greatest honor ever'
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comBrett Hull's hockey résumé doesn't come close to matching his personality, but the two go hand in hand. One of the NHL's most gifted scorers was also one of its most outspoken players.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Chatting with a LA Kings blogger
Richard Durrett...s just not his game, but he's a good complementary player and more than earns his salary. It's always funny to watch him play because he'll drill someone into the boards and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009That's cold: Players get revenge on old teams
E.J. HradekThe weekend brings a lot of games and a lot of stories -- good and bad. With that in mind, I'll be offering my "Monday 10" at the beginning of each wo...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009
Smyth, Scuderi making immediate impact
Pierre LeBrun...for a $6.25 million annual cap hit, scared off most teams. (Although in real money, his salary decreases each season, going from $6.5 million this season, to $5.5 million in 2010-11...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 13, 2009Staubitz suspended for hit on Drewiske
Associated PressSharks forward Brad Staubitz was suspended for one game for his hit on Davis Drewiske of the Kings.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009Breaking down the Western Conference
John Buccigross, ESPN.comBucci is kicking off another NHL season with his annual music-mash preview. Good tunes, predictions, East breakdowns ... it's all right here.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009My 10 under-the-radar players to watch
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineWe all know megastars like Ovechkin, Crosby and Luongo will be vital to their teams' success. But here are 10 under-the-radar players who will be just as important this season.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009
Agent for Toews, Kane meets with Hawks; NHL still looking into Pronger, Hossa, Luongo deals
Pierre LeBrun...circumvent the collective-bargaining agreement. In other words, did they tack on some bogus years with low salaries at the end of those deals in order to bring down the average yearly cap hit? In...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 27, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
...multi-million dollar contracts must play in order to take home what you make annually? ESPN's
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