Stanley Cup Finals

Stanley Cup Finals

Stanley Cup Finals

Includes the latest news, schedule, expert commentary, injury reports, highlight clips, stats and more for the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals.

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For 2009-10, look beyond the schedule

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Many complain about the "Olympic effect" on the NHL schedule, but the hangover doesn't come from scheduling. It's more about intangibles and attitudes than anything else.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

Our top 10 Joe Sakic moments

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

As Joe Sakic announces his retirement Thursday, we look back at our favorite moments from the Avalanche captain.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009

Degrees of first-round loss

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The winners have moved on to the second round, but what about the losers? We measure the degrees of anger for those with early trips to the golf course.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009

Our team odds for the Stanley Cup

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

This isn't about advancing, or making the finals, but about winning the Cup. These are our Stanley Cup odds.

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2009

The best goalies from every NHL decade

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The best goalie ever? It's a tough call, but we at least narrow it down to give you the best goaltender of each NHL decade.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2009

From Kane's candidacy to Avery's stupidity, it was a very busy year

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

As always, the NHL generated its share of headlines during the calendar year. Terry Frei pays final regards to the top stories of 2008.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2009

Throughout the drama, Preds are one resilient, consistent hockey club

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The signs in Nashville boast how Predators Hockey "stays with you." But the question is, for how long? Terry Frei examines the current and future state of the sport in Music City.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2008

Ranking the NHL coaches at the quarter mark

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

What to make of all the coaches so far this season? Terry Frei is back again for his bench-boss rankings, looking at where they stand at the quarter mark.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008

New bench boss, same goaltending dilemma for Blackhawks

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

New Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville, never accused of being a goalie whisperer in his days at St. Louis and Colorado, is inheriting an in-the-crease soap opera. So, what should Chicago do with Mr. Khabibulin?

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Revamped Bolts could stir up Eastern playoff picture

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The Lightning have made plenty of moves this offseason, enough to reach the playoffs this season and leave a certain club from the Atlantic as the odd team out.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008

NHL is risking a widespread exodus if it keeps raising prices

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

During the lockout, Gary Bettman talked about fighting to keep ticket prices affordable. But the recent spate of increases indicates the same old cash-grab approach is back, writes Terry Frei.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2008

Granato joins another boy's club

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Four greats join U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008

Four big names in U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame's 2008 class

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Brian Leetch, Mike Richter, Brett Hull and Cammi Granato officially will be inducted at a dinner and ceremony on Oct. 10.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008

Ranking the NHL coaches

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

What to make of all the coaching changes over the past few months? Terry Frei ranks all the bench bosses, minus that one open gig on the Island.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2008

Will signing bought-out players pay off for some teams?

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

Several bought-out players hit the market this June and became relative bargains for teams who missed out on big free-agent prizes. But will players such as Darcy Tucker, Andrew Raycroft and Marc Denis pay off over the long haul?

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2008