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Gare JoyceFor years, Bobby Ryan needed to live in shadows. Now it's only a matter of time until every NHL fan knows who he is
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2008Now that Sundin has a new home, which players will move next?
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comNow that the Mats Sundin saga is over, who will be the next most-sought-after players before the March 4 trade deadline?
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2008Mats to Canucks! Riots? Hatred between provinces? Um, hardly
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comMats Sundin is officially out of Toronto. Riots in the streets? Hatred between provinces? Hardly. Leaf Nation isn't all that interested.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2008Latest buzz on 2010 Olympic teams
Pierre LeBrun...ve added another GM as a scout, [Los Angeles Kings GM] Dean Lombardi," Team USA GM Brian Burke told ESPN.com on Monday. The Olympic management committee also includes Nashville Predators GM David Poile...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2008Money and Sundin, coach of the year candidates and NHL parity
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIs it all about the money for Mats Sundin? Who are the front-runners for coach of the year? Parity in the NHL? Just a few of the things Scott Burnside is scratching his head over this week.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2008Daily 5: Olympic up-and-comers
Pierre LeBrun...consistent production at both ends of the ice might warrant enough attention for Olympic team GM Brian Burke to give him a look a year from now. Pavelski, fifth in NHL scoring among U...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 12, 2008GM Burke will not move players before holiday: 'The players appreciate it'
Pierre LeBrun...day after Christmas. The NHL's official trade freeze runs from Dec. 19-26, but GM Brian Burke's self-imposed freeze starts 10 days before. He doesn't like moving players during the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2008BOG meetings: Owners get sobering message on economy; more eyes on Europe?
Pierre LeBrun...operate their businesses accordingly." No team is recession-proof, said Toronto Maple Leafs president and GM Brian Burke. "Our fan base and our corporate base are facing the same challenges as everyone else," Burke...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2008Sundin, Kovalchuk and a new Norris Trophy threat
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWill the Thrashers trade Ilya Kovalchuk? Will someone other than Mr. Lidstrom win the Norris this season? Those are some of the 5 things we want to know heading into this week.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008Jurcina scores winner; Schenn, Hagman hurt for Leafs
Associated PressMilan Jurcina's third-period goal stood up as the winner and the Washington Capitals beat the sluggish Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 06, 2008Did NHL overstep its bounds by suspending Avery?
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe NHL's decision is in, and Sean Avery has been suspended six games for his recent off-ice comments. But is the league overstepping its bounds? Our experts duke it out.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2008QOTW answers: Holland, Lamoriello your top GMs
Pierre LeBrun...Ken Holland was the most popular answer, followed by Lou Lamoriello (Devils), Doug Wilson (Sharks) and Brian Burke (Toronto), among others. Because there's been so much focus on Burke over the past week...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2008What message should we take from NHL's suspension of words?
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comSean Avery was suspended indefinitely for crude off-the-ice comments about his ex. But when it comes to words and thoughts and morality in pro sports, whose rules apply? Who are we protecting, exactly?
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008Hurricanes dismiss Laviolette, bring back Maurice as coach
Associated PressThe Carolina Hurricanes have fired coach Peter Laviolette, just two years after winning the Stanley Cup, according to multiple media reports.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008Can Brian Burke really deliver in Toronto?
E.J. HradekOn Saturday afternoon (a fitting time for a wedding of sorts), the Maple Leafs and Brian Burke finally tied the knot with a six-year deal worth a reported $18 million. The team...
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