Devils best team in East heading into playoffs
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comHeading into the playoffs, the Devils are on the right track, but the Rangers are not, says Barry Melrose.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2006Circumstances catch up with Quinn, Patrick
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comBarry Melrose says that given their respective circumstances, the dismissals of Pat Quinn and Craig Patrick are no surprise.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2006Huet latest Montreal goalie to hit it big
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comCristobal Huet has led the Canadiens into the playoff hunt. Surprised? Given Montreal's rich history, Barry Melrose is not.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2006Devils turn season around, while Leafs in free fall
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comBarry Melrose is back and says one of the big reasons for the Devils' turnaround is the presence of Lou Lamoriello.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2006Sad to see another great leave NHL
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comWe should remember Mario Lemieux as one of the most physical, most talented athletes to ever play in the NHL.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2006Big finish in Northwest; bad ending for Andreychuk
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comBarry Melrose is impressed by the Northwest divisional race, but not by the Penguins' lackluster efforts.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2006Olczyk the fall guy, but players are to blame
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comThe Penguins had to do something given their poor start. But Barry Melrose says the players are ultimately to blame.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2005Rangers, Predators still going strong
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comMost are happy around the holidays, but NHL coaches just get crabby, says Barry Melrose. At least, some of them are winning!
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2005Melrose: Faster game already making an impact
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comThe new NHL is fast and furious. Here's a look at teams that are taking advantage and others who need to step it up.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2005The West will be back
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comThe poor play of the Western Conference, an explanation of intentional offsides and this week's starting lineup.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2003TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "sidney crosby" make the list?