Power Play: Niittymaki the answer
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comA longtime backup the perfect tonic in Tampa Bay? Thus is the case for Antero Niittymaki, whose pristine play between the pipes has the Lightning on a tear.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009'It's the greatest honor ever'
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comBrett Hull's hockey résumé doesn't come close to matching his personality, but the two go hand in hand. One of the NHL's most gifted scorers was also one of its most outspoken players.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009You vented ... I'm answering
Pierre LeBrun...mid 1990s, a team Bowman believed needed a dramatic correction after his arrival. The Wings needed to play two-way hockey. So, he had a famous meeting with franchise player Steve Yzerman. "I called Steve...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009The best among the rookies and sophs
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen scans the NHL rookies and sophomores for potential sleepers.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009Let's make some more history
David Schoenfield, ESPN.comWe rank all the Game 7s in Stanley Cup finals history, the surprise heroes and the clutch moments.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009Coach Babcock has evolved with Wings
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comWe know Detroit has excelled at drafting, developing and assembling championship rosters. But one can't overlook coach Mike Babcock and the job he has done behind the bench.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2009'Big brother' Wings win out again
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comWith the Red Wings' convincing win over the Hawks on Sunday, they reminded us once again why they are the NHL's modern-day dynasty.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009QOTW answers: Some of your memorable 'first games'
Pierre LeBrun...Wayne Gretzky, Brett Hull, Al MacInnis, Glenn Anderson, Steve Yzerman, Paul Coffey, Igor Larionov, Dino Ciccarelli, Slava...Grant Fuhr and Mike Vernon! The legendary Scotty Bowman and Mike Keenan coached the teams. I remember...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 18, 2009Red Wings rout Predators, end two-game skid
Associated PressNicklas Lidstrom and Johan Franzen each had two goals and an assist and the Red Wings got five power-play goals to beat the Predators 6-2.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 18, 2009Gilmour patiently awaiting his Hall of Fame fate
...part of that bubble group, joining the likes of Pavel Bure, Dino Ciccarelli, Dave Andreychuk, Doug Wilson, Steve Larmer, Tom Barrasso, Mike Vernon, Mike Richter and Adam Oates, among others. Gilmour and Bure, in particular...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2008Too young to lead the Blackhawks? Toews says: Bring it on
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comJonathan Toews is the youngest captain in Hawks history. Too much pressure for a 20-year-old? With a hard-as-nails work ethic and some striking parallels to one Stevie Y, this kid says: Bring it on.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008New season, new outlook ... same hockey hot seat
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comIn this time of possibilities and unbridled optimism, there are some who are already feeling the warm glow of the hot seat. Taken team by team, they would be ...
Story | Conversation | October 09, 20082008-09 Central Division fantasy preview
Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.comTim Kavanagh previews the Central Division from a fantasy perspective.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008Training camp questions: Western Conference
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs NHL training camps open up this week, we take a look at where each team stands. Here is our take, and questions, on the Western Conference.
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