There's no T.O. in the NHL, but these quotes make our quarterly list
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThe NHL doesn't have a Terrell Owens equivalent when it comes to sound bites, but when the words do start flying, they usually are born of real passion and anger. With the schedule at about the quarter mark, here are some memorable quotes so far.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Remember Cam Ward? Now's the time to get to know your backups
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comPlayoff hopefuls have backups whom you may or may not know well, ranging from hardened veterans to retreads to fuzzy-cheeked kids. If past playoffs are any indication, now's the time to get to know 'em.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2008Vezina finalists facing unique challenges in new season
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comLast season's four Vezina finalists -- Brodeur, Luongo, Lundqvist and Kiprusoff -- are facing unique challenges in new season. Have they all lost it? Has the hockey world gone mad? Well, no, but ...
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2007Leafs or Hawks? How to handicap the futility
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThe Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs have gone the longest without winning a Stanley Cup. So who will end the drought first? Damien Cox handicaps the futility.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2007Ten are worthy of discussion, but who's the winner?
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comDamien Cox can name 10 of the NHL's most successful players this season, but who is the most valuable? He picks 10 finalists and one winner.
Story | Conversation | March 14, 2007Bure another Russian hockey mystery
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThat Pavel Bure was named to run the Russian Olympic project has many scratching their heads.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2005Lack of progress leaves everyone speechless
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comWaiting for someone important to say something poignant and alter the course of the CBA proceedings? Don't.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2005Bettman's bottom line buried beneath cap
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comIs Gary Bettman the right person to run the NHL? The NHLPA may not think so, but the owners certainly do.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2004Lack of explanation yields little insight
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThe sentencing of Blues forward Mike Danton may be just the beginning of hockey's season on trial.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2004Goodenow: Too much lion, not enough fox?
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comBob Goodenow is lauded for his leadership and criticized for his stubbornness. Can he be both?
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2004Will Tampa preserve the Cup and the game?
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comNot all Canadians are fans of the Flames, and their concerns extend further south than Calgary.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2004In playoffs, toughness is turning the other cheek
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comWinning teams know that regular-season toughness isn't the same thing as playoff toughness.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2003There's beauty beneath the bottom line
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comMario is a machine and Minnesota is going Wild, but bucks are overshadowing pucks at midseason.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2003Dream job or nightmare? New Leafs GM inherits quite the conundrum
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThe Maple Leafs will soon unveil their ninth GM since they last won the Cup in 1967. Damien Cox doesn't know whether he'll offer congratulations or condolences.
Story | Conversation | February 13, 2008Why the long face? How about some wacky standings to start
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comExcept for a handful of teams, there are a lot of long faces around the NHL so far this season. Damien Cox takes a look at what so far has been a roller-coaster ride.
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