Red Wings didn't lose, Edmonton just beat Detroit
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comBarry Melrose says that Edmonton's depth and physicality were too much for the top-seeded Red Wings.
Story | Conversation | May 01, 2006Yzerman finding game; Canucks, Thrashers losing it
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comSteve Yzerman is finding his stride, and Detroit just keeps on winning. A scary thought, says Barry Melrose.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 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, 2006Belfour, 'Canes, Preds latest success stories
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comWhile Eric Staal and Carolina are hanging tough, Barry Melrose says the Leafs are barely hanging on.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 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, 2005NHL sent the right message
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comThe NHL sent a clear message by suspending Todd Bertuzzi until at least the beginning of next season.
Story | Conversation | March 11, 2004Islanders play improving
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comAfter seven straight losses, the Isles have improved considerably thanks to improved play from just about everyone.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2003The 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, 2003Can Blues, 'Canes stop underachieving?
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comThe Blues and Hurricanes are on the same path, but they're going in opposite directions.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2003Honored to enter the Mullet Hall of Fame
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comThe Mullet Hall of Fame beats the Comb-Over Hall of Fame any day.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2003Kovalev not a cure-all in New York
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comThe Rangers got a good offensive player in Alexei Kovalev, but they still have issues defensively.
Story | Conversation | February 13, 2003Hartley to Hot-lanta?
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comThere are a number of good coaches out of jobs ... and, no, I haven't spoken with the Thrashers.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2002Forget the injured, focus on the healthy
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comWhen a star player goes down, the rest of the team has to forget about him and step up its play.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2002Canucks could be West's best
Barry Melrose, Special to ESPN.comTo get to the Stanley Cups, Western Conference teams may have to go through Vancouver.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "steve yzerman" make the list?