Wes Goldstein Columns: CBSSports.com

Power Rankings: Warming Penguins starting to take off

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:50:00 EST

The Penguins aren't doing the things that lead to success, and Sid the Kid's slow start doesn't help either. But there's no complaining in Pittsburgh as the Pens are rolling, Wes Goldstein says.

Melrose can't live up to Tampa's expectations

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:22:00 EST

Sixteen games and Barry Melrose's time as Tampa Bay coach is over. The Lightning let him go and hire Rick Tocchet as interim. Why? Melrose never got respect from his players and his hiring was just one of many questionable moves by Tampa Bay's owners, Wes Goldstein says.

Crafty self-promoter Burke puts himself in prime GM position

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:51:00 EST

Brian Burke is sharp and has been a winner, and now East Coast teams are scrambling to come up with bids to entice him. The former Ducks GM isn't worth this type of frenzy, Wes Goldstein says -- but that won't deter Toronto.

Melrose's time with Lightning full of bumps but hope remains

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:25:00 EST

The Lightning have bent but not broken in the early tenure of coach Barry Melrose. It's only a matter of time before Tampa Bay's offense kicks into high gear. As for the self-appointed 'luckiest coach in the world,' the future is bright, Wes Goldstein says.

Power Rankings: Luongo, balance fuel Vancouver surprise

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:49:00 EST

Conventional wisdom? The Canucks have Roberto Luongo and a not much else. But a surprising attack combined with their star goalie brings Vancouver a surprise streak, says Wes Goldstein in Power Rankings.

Larionov goes to HOF as pioneer for many talented Russians

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:41:00 EST

He is accomplished internationally and in the NHL. They called him the 'professor' for his wise on-ice thinking and there is no argument Igor Larionov earned his spot into the Hall of Fame, Wes Goldstein says.

Anderson never talked a big game -- he just played in them

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:39:00 EST

Why was Glenn Anderson passed so many times? An icy relationship with the media didn't help, but the debate no longer matters because the six-time Cup winner will finally enter the Hockey Hall of Fame, Wes Goldstein says.

Notebook: A lot of ceremony, and a meaningful game, for HOF weekend

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:53:00 EST

The Hall of Fame induction carries old tradition in hockey and this weekend should be no different. Wes Goldstein says throw in an Original Six matchup between the Canadian teams that has both historical and current significance, and you have a complete package.

Road trip to sunny California might be just what falling Stars need

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:59:00 EST

There are no lucky Stars in Dallas this season. Not yet, anyway. A poor start and lack of discipline have the Stars bickering and struggling, but maybe a trip to California against division rivals is what the team needs, Wes Goldstein says.

Power Rankings: Recharged Lightning bolt up and out of basement

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:48:00 EST

The way they began the season, the Lightning weren't going to make area fans forget the Rays anytime soon. But in his latest Power Rankings, Wes Goldstein says a trip to hockey hotbeds got their attention, resulted in some big victories and has them on a sharp move upward.