Power Play: Laraque a hindrance?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comHow Georges Laraque still finds NHL employment befuddles us. And why is Thanksgiving a true postseason barometer?
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009Power Play: Rangers, Theo, cap play
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Storylines, scrutiny at Canada camp
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFrom who will be captain to who will mind the net, the Canadian Olympic orientation camp won't be short of storylines or scrutiny.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009Celebration? Not yet, say these Pens
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAre the Penguins a team of destiny? Who knows? But they are determined to find out after earning their second straight Cup finals berth.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009How to deal with the big 3-0
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Hurricanes showed denial and defiance heading into Game 4 of the East finals, but history shows their chances of coming back from a 3-0 hole are not good.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009Sid, Geno deliver 1-2 punch to Canes
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIt's now not a question of if the Pens will advance to their second straight Cup finals, it's when. And when they do, they'll be carried by the best 1-2 punch we've seen in a generation.
Story | Conversation | May 23, 2009This spring, all systems go for Geno
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAt this point last season, Evgeni Malkin was hitting the wall. Now, back in the Eastern Conference finals, he's just getting warmed up.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2009Pens' Satan rebounding in postseason
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFor a player who has developed a reputation as not being a big-game producer and has never been seen as a heart-and-soul guy, Miroslav Satan's recent results have been a bit of a revelation.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009Penguins' unlikely Game 1 hero? Fleury
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comHeading into the East finals, Carolina was supposed to have the edge in net behind Cam Ward. Apparently, Pittsburgh's Marc-Andre Fleury didn't get the memo.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009Different expectations in East finals
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Canes pulled off two upsets to reach the East finals. The Pens fought through two emotional series. Will either team have trouble getting motivated to play each other?
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2009East finals preview: Penguins vs. Canes
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFatigue might be a factor for the Penguins and Hurricanes, especially Carolina, but mental toughness won't be.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009Top players to watch in '09 playoffs
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comScott Burnside gives you 10 players to watch as these playoffs unfold.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2009First-round breakdown: Devils-Canes
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comBoth 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, 2009Training camp questions: Eastern Conference
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs NHL training camps open up this week, we take a look at where each team stands. First up, our take, and questions, on the Eastern Conference.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008Top 10 story lines to watch this postseason
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comSixteen teams, eight series, one dream ... and a thousand story lines. Welcome to the most compelling postseason tournament in sports. Here's a look at 10 story lines to follow once the pucks drop Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "cam ward" make the list?
