Day in the life of Dave Tippett

After replacing Wayne Gretzky before the start of the season, Dave Tippett is close to bringing Phoenix to the playoffs. How's he doing it? We spent a day with the coach to find out.

Coyotes' success? Look no further than Bryzgalov

...avoid the spotlight, Bryzgalov remains the biggest reason for the team's success. New goalie coach Sean Burke has also been a factor. "Sean Burke has had a very positive influence on his game...

Bucci's Mailbag: Wings' struggles and who will reach 1,000 first

Bucci, So I just listened to a certain NHL TV analyst tell me my Red Wings have no young talent and are at the end of their run because they started...

Esche hopes to get look from Team USA brass

...Esche isn't playing in the NHL in front of Team USA eyes also hurts. GM Brian Burke and the rest of his management team -- David Poile, Paul Holmgren, Ray Shero, Don Waddell and Dean...

Gretzky steps down as Coyotes coach

Wayne Gretzky has stepped down as head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes.

King's hiring raises Gretzky questions

The Phoenix Coyotes hired Dave King as assistant coach on Monday, raising questions about Wayne Gretzky's future behind the bench.

Report: Crash Line center Holik retires

Devils center Bobby Holik is retiring after 18 seasons, 11 of those with New Jersey, the New York Post reported.

Eight who may be great

Inside Lacrosse highlights eight players who may be poised for big performances for their teams in the men's lacrosse quarterfinals.

America's top high school earning respect on the field

Named the top public high school in the country by U.S. News and World Report, Thomas Jefferson (Alexandria, Va.) boasts the brightest teens in America. In fact, the only field in which they could be considered underdogs is the playing field.

Brodeur the best? There's no debate

Critics may argue now over who is the best goalie of all time. But after Martin Brodeur's career is over, there won't be any debate at all.

Martin Brodeur: The Chase to 552

(AP Photo) Martin Brodeur set the all-time wins record with a 3-2 decision over Chicago on March 17. (Getty Images) Matching history on ...

NHL trade deadline -- Experts' live blog

Keep clicking, refreshing and scrolling for all of the day's intrigue at ESPN.com's live NHL trade deadline blog.

WASHINGTON - MARCH 6: Goalie Sean Burke #41 of the Philadelphia Flyers practices for the game against the Washington Capitals at the MCI...

...Hextall, goalkeeper for the Philadelphia Flyers, skates on the ice, March 1997. 19 Apr 1998: Goaltender Sean Burke of the Philadelphia Flyers in action during a game against the Boston Bruins at the Fleet...

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