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Power Play: Laraque a hindrance?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

How Georges Laraque still finds NHL employment befuddles us. And why is Thanksgiving a true postseason barometer?

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

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 befo...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

'Monster,' not Kessel, will steer Leafs

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

You don't have to look very far to see the catalyst for the Toronto Maple Leafs' sudden, dramatic reversal of fortune. It's the guy they call "The Monster."

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Swine flu an uncomfortable reality

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Somewhere between panic and puns, there is the uncomfortable reality for the NHL and its players when it comes to dealing with the swine flu epidemic.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Power Play: Rangers, Theo, cap play

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Rangers' and Jackets' surprising play. The latest on the mess within the union. Scott Burnside rants on these topics and more, including his "what to watch" list for this week.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Power Play: Kovy, boobirds, Quebec

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The latest on Ilya Kovalchuk's contract talks, Toronto's boobirds and the NHL's recent talks with Quebec City ... it's all in Scott Burnside's Power Play.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

'It's a heck of a lot more enjoyable now'

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Todd Bertuzzi's NHL story is an infamous one. The latest chapter brings him back to Detroit. Can he reclaim his game in 2009-10?

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009

With Kessel, future is now for Leafs

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Some might be quick to criticize Toronto for giving up so many picks for Phil Kessel, but they'll miss the fact that the Leafs have acquired an immediate talent and scoring threat.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009

Canada camp, Day 1: Early line combinations and a new-look defense

Scott Burnside

...I can do." Beauchemin, signed to a three-year deal by his former GM in Anaheim, Brian Burke, actually learned of his invitation on July 1, the first day of free agency. Edmonton president...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 24, 2009

Camp's out, but auditions just beginning

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The U.S. Olympic orientation camp is over. Now, the auditions begin for the American hopefuls hoping to earn a trip to Vancouver.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Now, Kane's character will be tested

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

As tepid as Patrick Kane's statement might have been Monday, one gets the feeling this moment marks a player at a crossroads.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009

What will camps reveal for 2010?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

We're less than a week away from the start of Olympic orientation camps. Here are some of the latest rumors as we're now six months away from the 2010 Games.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009

Our summer questions to ponder

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

It's August, the longest month for a hockey fan. The free-agent frenzy is a memory, and training camp is still more than a month away. But our annual (really?) summer questions should help buoy your spirits.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009

2009-10 NHL matchups to watch

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Canada, let the scrutinizing begin!

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

With the unveiling of Team Canada's men's Olympic orientation camp roster, the obsessive scrutinizing of the 2010 team officially begins.

Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009