Mottau suspended for elbow that injured Islanders' Nielsen
Associated PressNew Jersey defenseman Mike Mottau received a two-game suspension from the NHL on Saturday for elbowing New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2008Fantasy Forecaster: Thanksgiving week showdowns
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft breaks down the weekly schedule, highlighting teams with the most games and the best and worst matchups.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008Our scribes go off deep end while assessing NHL's early-season losers
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comScott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun are back with their weekly "Faceoff" and are assessing some of the NHL's bottom-feeders at the quarter mark: Can those clubs rebound and reach the postseason?
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008Quarterly report: Team-by-team grades
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comMost teams hit the quarter mark in the next week. Here's a breakdown of where teams stand as they make the first turn in what has been a wildly exciting and unpredictable start to the 2008-09 regular season.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Sundin suited up by mid-December?
...will, but if they do, consider this: Because Roloson is over 35 years old, his $3 million salary counts against the salary cap, regardless of whether he's in the NHL, in the AHL or...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 20085 Things: Youthful Kings staying ahead of the curve
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhat has the Kings on the fast track to success? How is it that stalwart goalie Brian Boucher will be relegated to backup while erratic Carey Price is the Habs' top guy? Scott Burnside wants to know.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008Penguins deal for defenseman Boucher, send former Star Sydor back to Dallas
Associated PressDarryl Sydor returned to the Dallas Stars on Sunday in a trade of veteran defensemen that sent Philippe Boucher to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008The Big Push
E.J. HradekPoor Gary Bettman. If he didn't have bad luck he'd have no luck at all. Sure, his "new" NHL is a hit. Fans are back in record numbers and the rules ch...
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008Islanders defenseman Pock suspended five games for elbow to Shannon
New York Islanders defenseman Thomas Pock was suspended for five games without pay Friday for elbowing Ottawa forward Ryan Shannon the previous night.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008League suspends Ruutu for 2 games for elbow to Lapierre's head
ESPN.com news servicesOttawa Senators forward Jarkko Ruutu was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Wednesday for catching Montreal's Maxim Lapierre with an elbow.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008Despite pending UFA signings, transition should be smooth in Anaheim
...crumbling world economy and lower Canadian dollar will have on its revenues, the possibility of a lower salary cap means the Ducks will have more flexibility than many teams. Plus, among the few players who...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2008The Decider has spoken ... "Back in Black" is the NHL's official soundtrack
John Buccigross, ESPN.comWant the perfect soundtrack for the NHL? An album that embodies all of hockey's passion and drive? Look no further than AC/DC's "Back in Black." Just try and challenge Bucci on this one.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008So they meet again: Pens, Wings face off for first time since Cup finals
We've got a rematch of last season's Stanley Cup finals tonight, but some of the actors have changed. Or simply switched sides. The Pittsburgh Pengui...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2008Through the Grinder
Eddie MatzIt took five years-not to mention a lockout, a salary cap and a new coach-for Dominic Moore to make it with the Rangers. Lucky for them he did
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008Kostopoulos suspended three games for hit on Van Ryn
Associated PressCanadiens forward Tom Kostopoulos was suspended for three games without pay by the NHL for his check on Maple Leafs defenseman Mike Van Ryn.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS

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