The first-half story lines we can't forget
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comFrom the resurgence of two Original Six franchises in Boston and Chicago to Mr. Avery, we take a look at the top story lines from the season's first half.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009Hands, history could do in Sundin
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThe Canucks have seen other "saviors" come through town. Igor Larionov, Mark Messier, to name a few. But can Mats Sundin deliver what they couldn't? History is against him.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009What message should we take from NHL's suspension of words?
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comSean Avery was suspended indefinitely for crude off-the-ice comments about his ex. But when it comes to words and thoughts and morality in pro sports, whose rules apply? Who are we protecting, exactly?
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008There's no T.O. in the NHL, but these quotes make our quarterly list
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThe NHL doesn't have a Terrell Owens equivalent when it comes to sound bites, but when the words do start flying, they usually are born of real passion and anger. With the schedule at about the quarter mark, here are some memorable quotes so far.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Things we know so far into the 2008-09 season
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comIt's hardly been 10 Days That Shook the Hockey World, but we've already learned a few interesting things so far this season. Here's our list.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008Some expect Crosby to elevate NHL in first Cup finals, but is that fair?
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comOnce upon a time, Magic and Bird revived the NBA. Should we expect the same thing from Sidney Crosby in his first trip to the Cup finals? Asking the 20-year-old to save the NHL isn't exactly realistic.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2008Why the long face? How about some wacky standings to start
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comExcept for a handful of teams, there are a lot of long faces around the NHL so far this season. Damien Cox takes a look at what so far has been a roller-coaster ride.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2007We channel Henri Richard to predict the Original Six's playoff chances
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comWill every Original Six team reach the playoffs this season? We channel Henri Richard to predict each team's chances.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2007Hockey's 'violence dilemma' again at the forefront
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThe latest brouhaha between Sean Avery and Darcy Tucker brings one of hockey's age-old questions to the surface: Does violence, and the threat of violence, attract fans and viewers, or does it turn them off?
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2007He's a 'whiner'? He needs 'protection'? Not this Kid
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.com"Crosby's a whiner!" "Sid needs a tough guy to protect him." Uh, no and no, says Damien Cox, who believes Mr. Crosby's doing just fine.
Story | Conversation | February 08, 2007NHL can do without classic 'divers'
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comWhile the NHL is trying to crack down on diving, Damien Cox writes that it isn't a perfect science.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2005Is playing without a visor really worth the risk?
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comMats Sundin's recent injury raises the age-old question: when will the use of visors finally be mandatory in the NHL?
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2005Is playing without a visor really worth the risk?
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comMats Sundin's recent injury raises the age-old question: when will the use of visors finally be mandatory in the NHL?
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2005There's beauty beneath the bottom line
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comMario is a machine and Minnesota is going Wild, but bucks are overshadowing pucks at midseason.
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