As GM, Dudley will help mold young club
Rick Dudley's keen eye for talent has never quite been enough to earn him the respect he deserves around the NHL. He's a quirky guy, doesn't suck up …
Oilers and Bruins hit lottery jackpot
The Boston Bruins didn't win the draft lottery Tuesday night, but they may still get the player they want when all is said and done June 25 in Los Ang…
Second-half records and playoff trends
Dear puckheads, I got a lot of reaction last week to my post on second-half and post-Olympic records. Thanks to the ESPN Stats and Information departm…
Offseason makeovers: Western Conference
Earlier today, we looked at the offseason makeovers for the Eastern Conference. Now, here's a look at what the nonplayoff teams in the West need to ad…
Offseason makeovers: Eastern Conference
Much of our focus will be on the playoffs during the next two months, but let's take a look at the teams that were eliminated from postseason play (as…
Let's get Pat Burns into the Hockey Hall
A movement caught fire while I was on vacation, and I want to make sure I don't ignore it. Let's put Pat Burns into the Hockey Hall of Fame. That's t…
The second annual LeBrownie Awards!
Anxious times, indeed. The buildup has been unreal. Yes, folks ... it's time to unveil the second annual LeBrownie Awards. (Full disclosure: Somehow,…
You can't forget these 50-goal seasons
Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby and Steven Stamkos are knocking at the door of the 50-goal club as we approach the end of the regular season. The 50-goal…
Fehr appears, doesn't tip his hand
TORONTO -- Donald Fehr had his first crack at hockey's power brokers Thursday and, from all accounts, did not disappoint. "He was unreal," said one p…
Pens-Caps again lives up to billing
Usually unflappable Marc-Andre Fleury swung his stick at his right post in disgust after giving up the shootout winner to Mike Knuble on Wednesday nig…
