Masks mark milestone
Never mind the one-piece sticks with the trampoline effect, goalie pads that look like
basement doors, Herman Munster shoulder pads and anything else that contributed to the
evolution of hockey. Nothing changed the face of the NHL, quite literally, over the past half
century more than the goalie mask. (Updated: 11/01/09 7:44 PM )
In a bumpy road to win, Miller is rock solid
Ryan Miller knew long before the season began that not all of them would be pretty. The Sabres
would have nights when their legs would become heavy and their game would flat-line for
reasons not entirely clear. It's bound to happen over the course of an 82-game schedule in the
NHL. (Updated: 11/01/09 1:46 AM )
Gleason: Routs expose defects in NFL product
Exact numbers weren't available, but estimates from Las Vegas had casinos losing some $10 million combined last Sunday after gamblers wagered on heavy favorites in a stream of blowouts. Apparently, it was the worst day on record for bookmakers when it came to the NFL. (Updated: 11/18/09 6:39 AM )
Super Mario is a Super Dad and Bantam coach, too
If you didn't know any better, the man behind the bench was a nameless, faceless youth
hockey coach on a Saturday afternoon rather than one of the greatest players in NHL history.
That's how Mario Lemieux operates these days in his continuous battle to remain under
the radar. (Updated: 10/30/09 9:58 AM )
Power rankings: Oct. 25
The News' Bucky Gleason ranks the NHL top to bottom. (Updated: 10/30/09 9:58 AM )