Shanahan brought it all
Scott Burnside...could shoot the puck with the best of them. He always put us in mind of Brett Hull the way he would carve out a space, usually near the left faceoff dot, and wait...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009'It's the greatest honor ever'
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comBrett Hull's hockey résumé doesn't come close to matching his personality, but the two go hand in hand. One of the NHL's most gifted scorers was also one of its most outspoken players.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Blues continue NHL revival in Europe
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comA return to the postseason, a healthy lineup and, most important, a renewed identity. The St. Louis Blues are ready to build on last season's success and be a major player in the competitve Central Division.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 20092009-10 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, 2009Hiring Crawford a big mistake for Stars
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWith Marc Crawford becoming the new coach in Dallas, it is a step down on almost every level from what Dave Tippett brought to the table.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009The power of Penguins' duo, Guerin's resurgence, Canes' no-name defense
Scott Burnside...back to what Detroit did so well when they were winning," Maurice said. "When you have Brett Hull on the fourth line or [Luc] Robitaille on the fourth line, it's no longer a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 24, 2009New wave of talent ready to take stage
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comCrosby? Malkin? Ovechkin? They're sage veterans compared to the young crop of players infiltrating this year's playoff stage.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2009Wilson good, but not best coach for '10
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comDid Brian Burke name Ron Wilson coach of the 2010 U.S. Olympic team because of his acumen or his current coaching position with the Leafs? That question will expose Burke to much criticism.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009Even with Zubov's injury, Stars not looking to make a deal
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Stars lost another key player for the foreseeable future. It might suggest they will be looking to go shopping between now and the March 4 trade deadline. Not so, says one of their GMs.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2008The next step for the Stars is to turn the team around
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comCutting Sean Avery loose will give the Dallas Stars a chance to get their act together on the ice, writes Scott Burnside.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2008Stars bosses meet to discuss Avery, options
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comSean Avery's future with the Dallas Stars may have been brought a little more into focus Wednesday but don't count on anyone from the team sharing that information at least until Avery's six-game suspension comes to an end next week.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008Isolated incident? No, Avery's career has been defined by indiscretions
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comSean Avery's suspension Tuesday was not an isolated incident. It may be the final indiscretion by a player whose career has been not just marked by indiscretions, but defined by them.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2008Kovalev'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, 2008More bad news for Stars, more thoughts on Roy, more yawns for All-Star Game
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhat does Brenden Morrow's injury mean for the Stars? Should the Canadiens have really honored Patrick Roy? Those are some of the 5 things we want to know heading into this week.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008Quarterly report: Team-by-team grades
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comMost 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.
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