2009-10 NHL matchups to watch
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe 2009-10 NHL schedule is out. And there's plenty to pay attention to, from the Penguins' banner-raising game to the debut of No. 1 draft pick John Tavares.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009For some, change must come (quickly)
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comA look at some teams that still have some work to do as the free-agency period quickly gives way to the dog days of summer.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009Gomez trade = cap space = Heatley?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comMaybe Scott Gomez's trade to Montreal will start the domino effect this free-agency period. Either way, it gives the New York Rangers more cap room to make another move.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009Trades, rumors and who'll be No. 1
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comNHL draft week isn't always about the actual draft. Here are the top storylines to watch, from the top overall pick and beyond.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009Free agency: Top forwards
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWith the start of free agency next week (July 1), we take a look at the top free agents available. Here are the forwards.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009Hawks turning up heat at right time
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comHow are the Blackhawks and Panthers hanging tough? Should women be inducted into the Hall? Scott Burnside digs in on this and more in this week's 5 Things.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009How deadline impacts playoff picture
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe trade deadline is over and now the push for the playoffs begins. We look at the postseason picture for all 30 teams, whether trending up, down or merely treading water.
Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009Osgood, Miller and the trade deadline
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Detroit Red Wings are hoping a recent break will help Chris Osgood improve in net, but do they have a Plan B?
Story | Conversation | February 23, 2009Problems still plague All-Star event
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIf the All-Star Game is to have its place, the NHL must deal with problem areas, starting with the players and how they end up there.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2009Kovalev's missing game, power-play debates and potential politics in Toronto
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhat happened to Alexei Kovalev in Montreal? Do you really need a decent power play to win it all? Those are some of the 5 things we want to know heading into this week.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008What lines are working? Depends on who's figured out the puzzle
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFinding a solid line is like putting together a puzzle. So far, some teams have figured it out, while others are moving around the pieces to create the right chemistry.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2008Habs legends put on show before Montreal home opener
Scott Burnside...Serge Savard footage ran alongside highlights of Mike Komisarek, and Maurice Richard shared video time with Alexei Kovalev. Nicely done and more than a little symbolic. After the video presentation, the Canadiens unveiled their...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2008Story lines to watch: The rookies, the schedule, the coaches and more
Scott Burnside...any of the top-flight potential free agents out of Montreal (Mike Komisarek, Saku Koivu and Alexei Kovalev)? • Which coach goes under the bus first? There is significant pressure on Peter Laviolette...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2008Training camp questions: Eastern Conference
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs NHL training camps open up this week, we take a look at where each team stands. First up, our take, and questions, on the Eastern Conference.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008Second-round breakdown: Canadiens vs. Flyers
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThough the Flyers were able to dispatch Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals, Scott Burnside says Montreal's overall speed will be too much for Philly to handle in the second round.
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