Forcing Laraque on the ice is a better punishment
E.J. HradekOn Monday evening, NHL's top cop Colin Campbell slapped a five-game ban on Montreal Canadiens winger Georges Laraque for the knee-to-knee hit that has...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Shanahan brought it all
Scott Burnside...on opposing players with his fists. "He would take on the biggest, toughest guy," former teammate Steve Yzerman told ESPN.com on Tuesday. Yzerman recalls Shanahan going to opposing teams and calling players out...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009Like 'em or not, my Olympic hockey selections
John Buccigross, ESPN.com...in Vancouver are just 87 days away. Brian Burke is Team USA's general manager, while Steve Yzerman is Team Canada's executive director. The rink size for the Vancouver Games will use NHL...
Page | ConversationZetterberg, Red Wings hand Canucks third straight loss
Associated PressHenrik Zetterberg scored midway through the third period and Jimmy Howard made 31 saves, giving the Red Wings a 3-1 victory over the Canucks.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 12, 2009Scene and heard: Hockey HOF fete
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comScott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun were on hand for the 2009 Hockey Hall of Fame proceedings Monday in Toronto, where they cataloged the night's best sights and sounds -- and offered some of their own thoughts.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Gretzky honors former teammates
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe NHL avoided what would have been a major embarrassment when Wayne Gretzky arrived at the Hall of Fame ceremonies Monday night.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009'Lou's boys' still making their mark
Pierre LeBrun...year. As they slipped on their Hockey Hall of Fame induction rings Monday morning -- along with Steve Yzerman, Luc Robitaille and Brett Hull -- the great New Jersey general manager and legendary New York defenseman...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009Class of 2009 get rings before induction
ESPN.com news servicesThe Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2009 has received its rings.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Power 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, 2009Gustavsson stands tall as Kessel's first goal with Leafs spurs rout of Wings
Associated PressPhil Kessel scored his first goal with Toronto and Jonas Gustavsson made 35 saves to lead the Maple Leafs to a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 07, 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, 2009Lucky Luc was consummate teammate
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comOn the heels of his induction into the Hall, Luc Robitaille, the most prolific scoring left winger in the game, is all about Los Angeles and, more specifically, all about the Los Angeles Kings.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Pressure building for Vincent Lecavalier
Pierre LeBrun...his better games of the season Tuesday night at Air Canada Centre with Team Canada GM Steve Yzerman and his management staff looking on. The relief on his face after scoring his second goal...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009Modano, Morrow plan to attend Hull ceremony
Richard Durrett...of Fame on Monday night. Hull, along with defenseman Brian Leetch and forwards Luc Robitaille and Steve Yzerman, will join the Hall. Lou Lamoriello is also being inducted in the "builders" category. Modano and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009Kessel shows little rust in Toronto debut
Pierre LeBrunTORONTO -- If first impressions mean anything, welcome to Toronto, Phil Kessel. The 22-year-old star winger was downright dynamite Tuesday night in h...
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