Q&A with Montreal defenseman Sheldon Souray
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comA career-threatening injury, a messy divorce and racial slurs. Montreal's Sheldon Souray tells how he survived them all.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2006Kane on this season's early adversity, the Cubbies and Winter Classic
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comPatrick Kane's sophomore season has already had its ups and downs, the firing of his only NHL coach and the anticipation of this season's Winter Classic. He discusses all with David Amber is this week's Facing Off.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008Backstrom on antics in the crease and the Swedes vs. Finns dynamic
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comOne of the secrets of Minnesota's recent success? Solid netminding from Niklas Backstrom. He checks in with David Amber in this week's Facing Off.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008Turris on his times at Wisconsin and what it's like to play for Gretzky
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comWhat is it like to play for Wayne Gretzky during your rookie season in the NHL? Coyotes forward Kyle Turris dishes to our David Amber.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008As Howe turns 80, we celebrate Mr. Hockey's storied moments
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comAs Gordie Howe turns 80 on Monday, 10 Degrees celebrates his top moments.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008Want to build an NHL team? Start with one of these players
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comIn this week's 10 Degrees, we count down the top franchise builders -- under-25 players you would want to build your franchise around today
Story | Conversation | February 14, 2008Phaneuf talks coaches, contracts and Canadian rivalries
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comWho did Dion Phaneuf idolize when he was a kid? What's it really like to play for Iron Mike? Will he re-sign with Calgary? The Flames defenseman checks in with David Amber.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2008There's Leafs-Habs, and then there's these new rivalries
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comWe all know about storied rivalries like Leafs-Habs, Rangers-Islanders or Wings-Avs, but there's some new bad blood in the NHL. David Amber takes a look at the best new rivalries.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2007Who tops Roenick and Modano's marks? We've got our list
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comWithin the last few weeks, we've seen Jeremy Roenick and Mike Modano give American-born players a good name. But do they top our list of the best U.S. players?
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2007NHL's overlooked draft prospects-turned-stars
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comHenrik Zetterberg is currently the league's leading scorer. Dominik Hasek is arguably one of the game's best goalies. But these active NHLers, and others, were considered draft duds. Here's a look at the top draft long shots.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2007Cammalleri talks on ups (goals) and downs (Michigan) of his NHL season
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comKings forward Mike Cammalleri is taking in all the attention he's garnered with his strong start, but it's Michigan football's poor start that's been tough to swallow.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2007Amber's 10 Degrees: NHL's dirtiest plays
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comJesse Boulerice and Steve Downie recently brought the NHL's ugly side to the forefront, but there are other incidents that have unfortunately stood the test of time.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2007Regehr believes underdog role will benefit Senators
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comUnlike the Ducks, many didn't believe the Senators would make it to the Cup finals. Ottawa is playing like it has nothing to lose, and that's why Robyn Regehr believes the Sens will win the Cup.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2007'Lucky' Luc sees the Cup returning West
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comLuc Robitaille is enjoying retirement, but he's still a fan of the game. He tells David Amber who's today's best player and who will take home this season's Cup.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2007Marleau talks about playoffs ... and diaper duty
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comIn this week's Facing Off, Patrick Marleau says he's ready for the playoffs, Big Joe's pranks and a ton of diaper duty.
Story | Conversation | March 02, 2007