Ryan Getzlaf

Steve Yzerman hasn't contacted me yet, but if the man entrusted to deliver on Canada's Olympic hopes and dreams decides he could use another voice in the selection process, well, I, like 30 million other would-be...

If the start of the Olympic hockey tournament on Feb. 16 seems as far off as the glorious day of your retirement, the sight of the torch being lit in Greece on Thursday should bring its proximity into sharp focus.

As I was contemplating Joe Sakic's retirement and reflecting back on his stellar career, the thought process led me to consider one of his defining traits --a lightning-quick release. Sakic's shot of choice was the...

As I was contemplating Joe Sakic's retirement and reflecting back on his stellar career, the thought process led me to consider one of his defining traits --a lightning quick release. Sakic's shot of choice was the...

The Anaheim Ducks -- viewed as the 2007 Stanley Cup-winner or this year's eighth seed out west -- have pushed the Detroit Red Wings to the brink of the end of their reign as champions. This last straight-up showdown...