The problem isn't rough play, but reaction to it
With inconsistent punishments and incoherent explanations, the league is all but inviting criticism.
View ArticleSeries playing out as war between equals
San Jose didn't necessarily blow the series by letting the Avs up for air, but things sure got tougher.
View ArticleAnd the meek shall inherit the Stanley Cup
Free spending hasn't necessarily equaled postseason success in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs.
View ArticleConsidering contenders' pros and cons
Forget TV ratings. There are better ways to measure which of the four teams left deserve the Stanley Cup.
View ArticleRatto: Drop the puck, not the curtain
The Stanley Cup playoffs are a chance for the players to show everyone what they may be without next season.
View ArticleAppreciate teams that go the extra game
Think the drama surrounding Game 7's in the Stanley Cup playoffs is overblown? Did you happen to watch the Game 6's?
View ArticleStart of series hardly portends the end
Forget Game 1. Nowadays a playoff game has little to do with the one before it or the one after.
View ArticleGM Wilson doing his part
Doug Wilson is determined to help the Sharks win, even if he's breaking the GMs' secret code of conduct.
View ArticleRatto: Good and desperate again?
The Avalanche pulled out a win in Game 4. What that means for Game 5 remains to be seen.
View ArticleIt's Wilson vs. Sutter ... until the puck drops
Are Ron Wilson and Darryl Sutter sexy? If you're talking Sharks vs. Flames in the West finals they are.
View ArticleRatto: Sharks fans coming of age
Once just happy to be hockey fans, Sharks followers are now eager to impress their Canadian counterparts.
View ArticleSharks: No one to blame but themselves
For the Sharks, winning four of the next five games isn't impossible. But here's why it seems that way.
View ArticleSharks regain control of series
The Flames took control of the West finals in San Jose. The Sharks attacked in Calgary. Now it's the Flames' turn to prove the series isn't over.
View ArticleNHL acting like it's business as usual
The NHL released its schedule for next season. Now all that it needs is a 2004-05 season to play the games.
View ArticleLonging for the playoffs? Don't bother
If the NHL's owners and players don't care that the best part of the hockey season should be upon us, then why should we?
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