Steve Yzerman

After winning the Cup in 2004, the Lightning sank into a deep funk. New ownership, a new G.M. and, above all, an innovative, cerebral new coach have made the franchise the surprise of the postseason

The Lightning should improve in 2010--11. New G.M. Steve Yzerman signed star forward Martin St. Louis to a long-term extension and boosted his club's anemic scoring punch by trading for the Flyers' Simon Gagne .......

CANADA'S SPORT. CANADIAN ICE. NOTHING LESS THAN GOLD WOULD DO

THEIR HOCKEY PHILOSOPHY CRAFTED IN DETROIT, COACH AND G.M. BUILT A GOLD MEDAL TEAM IN CANADA

Say hello to Zach Parise, the best player in the NHL you don't know. Remember his name, because he may write another golden chapter in the history of U.S. hockey.