NHL Central Division

A pregame parley between a player and a ref remains frustratingly unresolved

Benched, berated, bullied and beaten up in the film room. For many NHL players, learning to survive a coach's wrath is the key to surviving in the league at all

He's very big (6'6", 222 pounds), he's very skilled, and he just might be the dirtiest player in the NHL. In other words, Chris Pronger is the perfect Flyer

Since being recalled from the AHL on Oct. 24, 20-year-old Hurricanes center Brandon Sutter (below) has shown great consistency, especially in puck possession. He looks like one of the league's most...