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Burnside: Teams that need to make a move -- and quick -- during free agency

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

A 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, 2009

Countdown to free agency: Latest buzz from ESPN.com

ESPN.com

The free-agency period opens at noon ET today and our experts weigh in on where players are going and what the moves mean.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

Leafs send Kubina to Thrashers in 4-player deal

Pierre LeBrun and Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Atlanta Thrashers have acquired veteran defenseman Pavel Kubina and Tim Stapleton from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Colin Stuart and Garnet Exelby.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

Burnside and LeBrun: Which teams stood out, good or bad, at NHL draft?

Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Trades … draft trivia … the Bell Centre crowd … here's all you need to know from the NHL draft.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2009

Burnside: Top storylines to watch at NHL draft

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

NHL 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, 2009

Wild times? New coach pledges up-tempo style

Associated Press

Todd Richards has returned home to coach the Minnesota Wild. And the Minnesota native promises to bring a more exciting, up-tempo style with him.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2009

Chat with Pierre LeBrun

Welcome to The Show! On Thursday, ESPN.com's NHL writer Pierre LeBrun will stop by to chat about the NHL playoffs. Based in Toronto, LeBrun joined ...

Chat | May 19, 2009

Burnside: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma beating odds yet again

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The odds have always been against Dan Bylsma (how many raised their eyebrows when he took over as Penguins coach?). But his uncharacteristic journey is the secret to his success.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2009

Faceoff: Where will free agent Mats Sundin land?

Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Who wins the Mats Sundin sweepstakes? Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun throw in their two cents and discuss the ripple effect a Sundin signing might have around the league.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2008

Burnside: Where will Brian Burke land next?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

On Wednesday, Brian Burke stepped down as GM for the Anaheim Ducks. Does this automatically mean he's headed for Toronto? Maybe it shouldn't. A lot of teams could use a GM like Burke.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008

LeBrun: Why Maple Leafs are in transition, not turmoil

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Before the start of the season, many believed the Toronto Maple Leafs' rebuilding season meant a quick ticket to the bottom of the standings. Well, not so fast. Yes, this is a team in transition, but it's not one in turmoil.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Senators lock up Alfredsson

...owner and Alfredsson was a turning point. GM Bryan Murray and Alfredsson's agent J.P. Barry...history of the Leafs franchise," Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher told ESPN.com this week. "I mean if...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Story lines to watch: The rookies, the schedule, the coaches and more

Scott Burnside

...s not going to change any time soon. • Where will veteran players like Brendan Shanahan, Bryan Berard, Nikolai Khabibulin, Kyle McLaren, Rhett Warrener and Anders Eriksson, all of whom were either without contracts...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2008

Another example of why senior advisor-to-GM role makes sense

...the Anaheim Ducks in June 2007, Melnyk promoting Bryan Murray from head coach to GM. I remember...haven't had a senior advisor since Cliff Fletcher was fired late in the 2006-07 season...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 24, 2008

10 Burning Questions: Preseason edition

ESPN.com

With NHL training camps starting next week, ESPN.com's Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun answer these 10 Burning Questions as we count down to the Oct. 4 season opener.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008