From contemplation to just plain giddiness ... thank you!
John Buccigross, ESPN.comFrom last week's contemplation to this week's giddiness, John Buccigross is the gift that keeps on giving with the infinite reasons he's thankful for the sport played on ice.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008White's two goals back Hedberg's effort in net as Thrashers handle Leafs
Associated PressTodd White scored two goals and Johan Hedberg made 32 saves in the Atlanta Thrashers' 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 25, 2008Open Ice: Finding replacement goalies
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen highlights some lightly owned goaltenders with high ceilings and whom might be worth picking up as injury replacements.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008Campbell helps Panthers snap skid, nip Hurricanes
Associated PressVille Peltonen's second goal of the game snapped a tie late in the second period and sent the Panthers to a 3-2 victory over the Hurricanes.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 24, 2008Patrick Roy's jersey ceremony? I, for one, wasn't all misty-eyed
E.J. Hradek...s gala jersey retirement ceremony in Montreal. Hey, it was a...events. And, I know, Roy stands among the very best goaltenders...Gainey's retirement nights last season. Those two players have always...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2008Habs retire Roy's No. 33 10-plus years after trade to Colorado
Associated PressPatrick Roy heard cheers again in Montreal, more than a decade after his bitter divorce from the Canadiens. All the hard feelings were gone Saturday night, when the storied franchise retired the Hall of Fame goalie's famous No. 33.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2008The Days And Nights Of Johnny Torts
Eric AdelsonLightning coach John Tortorella has waited 16 months to defend the Stanley Cup. You think he's not ready?
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, 2008Sykora's late PP deflection sends Pens to seventh win in last eight games
Associated PressPetr Sykora redirected Sidney Crosby's slap shot on a power play with 2:40 remaining to give Pittsburgh a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday night, the Penguins' seventh win in their eight last games.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 20, 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, 2008Open Ice: Are you for real?
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen evaluates more than 20 players whose hot or cold starts to the season have us wondering: Are they for real?
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Setoguchi leads NHL-best Sharks past Preds; Arnott taken to hospital
Associated PressDevin Setoguchi had a power-play goal and an assist to help the Sharks beat the Predators 4-1 Monday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 17, 2008Demitra, Luongo power Canucks past Maple Leafs
Associated PressPavol Demitra had three assists after missing 10 games because of broken rib cartilage, and Roberto Luongo made 28 saves in the Vancouver Canucks' 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.
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