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Shanahan brought it all

Scott Burnside

Even the inevitable comes with more than a tinge of sadness, if not regret. Not from Brendan Shanahan, of course, who knew it was time maybe even before it was time. The clock starts...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Lemaire the right fit -- again

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

So you thought Devils coach Jacques Lemaire was just another retread? Not only has he kept his team afloat, Lemaire is pushing all the right buttons.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

New look, same stage for Devs-Rangers

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Rangers-Devils: Both teams are sporting new looks this season, but the rivalry remains the same. Scott Burnside previews the Thursday Night Hockey tilt.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Why NHL owes Stephen Walkom

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

When the history of the NHL is written, people like Brendan Shanahan will be credited with turning the game around after the lockout. But the game owes a debt of gratitude to Stephen Walkom.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009

Lemaire the answer for the Devils?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

There must be something about the air -- er, ice -- in New Jersey. The Devils, notorious for reverting to the same names in the coaching rolodex, have welcomed back Jacques Lemaire.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009

Free agency: Top forwards

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

With 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, 2009

First-round breakdown: Devils-Canes

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Both the Devils and Hurricanes brought back familiar names to boost their playoff hopes. But Scott Burnside believes Carolina's strong finish, led by Cam Ward in net, could haunt New Jersey in the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2009

A Brodeur shootout curse? Just ask Bobby Holik

Scott Burnside

...N.J. -- Although the Devils have gone decidedly retro with the returns of Brian Rolston and Brendan Shanahan to their lineup, only one player, Bobby Holik, another repatriated ex-Devil, was here when Martin...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 16, 2009

Renney talks about firing: 'I harbor no ill-will towards anyone'

Scott Burnside

...The dynamic of that team was different, though; Jaromir Jagr was captain and Sean Avery and Brendan Shanahan gave the team more of an edge personality-wise than the current roster. "I kind of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 26, 2009

If Renney's gone, Sather should be next

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

After the Rangers' dismissal of coach Tom Renney on Monday, here's one question to ponder: Is there a more overrated person in the entire game of hockey than Rangers GM Glen Sather?

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2009

This week, we're bursting a few bubbles

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Will a new-and-improved Sean Avery really help an NHL team? Can the Kings pull off a playoff miracle? Scott Burnside weighs in with his weekly 5 Things.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2009

Zetterberg latest to take hometown cut

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Henrik Zetterberg deal proves once again how players will make sacrifices, including financial ones, to stay within the Detroit Red Wings organization.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2009

Midseason report: Team-by-team grades

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

As we hit the All-Star break, here's a breakdown of where teams stand.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2009

Sabres' rise, and the playoff picture

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

What does history tell us about this season's playoff picture? What is behind the Sabres' surprise run? Those are just a few of the things Scott Burnside wonders about this week.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2009

Quarterly report: Team-by-team grades

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Most teams hit the quarter mark in the next week. Here's a breakdown of where teams stand as they make the first turn in what has been a wildly exciting and unpredictable start to the 2008-09 regular season.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008