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Craig Custance writes that after a slow start to the season, the San Jose Sharks' 5-1 road trip proved that they are a different team, one built for postseason success. Plus, Sidney Crosby's return, NHL CBA negotiations and other NHL notes.

Blog | Conversation | November 01, 2011

E.J. Hradek calls out some folks who blew some opportunities on a jam-packed night of NHL action.

Blog | Conversation | January 22, 2010

Once 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.

Unfamilar with the NHL? DJ Gallo has the perfect crash course for you.

The Penguins beat out the remaining 29 NHL teams in an unprecedented draft lottery that gave every club a chance to get the first pick and nab Sidney Crosby.