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Will Toronto be Burke's next stop? We know other teams that could use him

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

Net problem? Early signs good for Tampa's trio

Scott Burnside

PRAGUE, Czech Republic -- Had an interesting chat with Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach and goaltending expert Cap Raeder about the dynamics of having three...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2008

Despite his talent, Pens' Malkin lurks in shadows

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

On a team full of high-profile, media-savvy players starting with Sidney Crosby and including Gary Roberts, Marian Hossa, Sergei Gonchar, Ryan Whitney, Ryan Malone and Petr Sykora, Evgeni Malkin is an anachronism.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2008

An inside look at one team's push to the playoffs

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

As the Flyers continue their desperate bid to hang on to a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, Scott Burnside takes us behind the scenes of a wild weekend in Philly.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2008

How hockey brought sobriety, unity to Souray family

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Hockey and real life often coexist and there's no better example than Sheldon Souray. Scott Burnside tells us how the game brought his father peace and united him with an extended family he thought was lost forever.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2008

Islanders host special week; Penguins post fruitful road trip

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

From "fathers visit" with the Islanders to the Penguins' trek through Western Canada, some teams had a good week. Others did not.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2007

Sabres feeling more comfortable with their No. 1 status

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Some were surprised not to see the Sabres blow away the Islanders in the first round. But Buffalo was simply adjusting to being dubbed "the favorite."

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2007

Players come with baggage, but they give Atlanta hope

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Thrashers acquired Keith Tkachuk and Alexei Zhitnik, two players who come with a lot of baggage. But the deals were ones the reeling team had to make, writes Scott Burnside.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2007

'Coach' Roy surprising critics, friends alike

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Patrick Roy wasn't exactly the most popular player in the NHL, just ask Jeremy Roenick. But in his new role as coach, Roy's true self is coming to the surface.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2006

Gretzky thinks Team Canada is feeling pressure

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

There was no emotional mid-term speeches from Wayne Gretzky at these Games, but he did say his team needed more emotion heading into the medal round.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2006

Hartley calls successive hits 'bad timing'

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The motives of Bob Hartley have been questioned, but the Thrashers coach tells ESPN.com recent hits were just "bad timing."

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2005

Resolution '95 didn't include caving

Scott Burnside, Special to ESPN.com

Trevor Linden's outreach last week was reminiscent of the 1994-95 lockout, with one big difference -- 10 years ago they got a deal done.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2005

Slegr: 'This is his group'

Scott Burnside, Special to ESPN.com

After the death of Ivan Hlinka, the Czechs are trying to cope with the loss of their coach while still playing in his honor.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2004

Agreement to meet again sign of movement

Scott Burnside, Special to ESPN.com

Meetings between the NHL and its union appear to have accomplished little or nothing. But something's going on.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2004

Modin striking offensively again

Scott Burnside, Special to ESPN.com

Tampa Bay is led by a talented young cast, but the depth (and size) supplied by Fredrik Modin makes the Bolts downright dangerous.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2004