The last line of defense

Few NHL teams reach their full potential without a top-notch goalie. Take a look at the masked men making the biggest impact in the Eastern and Western Conferences. NHL.com's 2008-09 season preview package

A painful lesson

Sure, losing in the Stanley Cup Final was heartbreaking for the Penguins. But the players have taken away a lot of lessons about what it takes to get as far as they did last season. Penguins prepare for encore following near miss

Wild have new look

Minnesota lost some of its offensive punch with the departures of Brian Rolston and Pavol Demitra, but GM Doug Risebrough restocked the cupboard with Andrew Brunette and Owen Nolan. Wild: By the Numbers

Fantasy preview: Goaltenders

The four-part 2008-09 NHL.com Fantasy Preview kicks off with a look at goalies, the backbone of any successful fantasy team. Who will lead in victories, and which netminders will emerge and join the game's elite? Fantasy Mailbag

The last line of defense

Few NHL teams reach their full potential without a top-notch goalie. Take a look at the masked men making the biggest impact in the Eastern and Western Conferences. NHL.com's 2008-09 season preview package