Answers hard to come by in St. Louis
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAfter a miracle run to the playoffs, there were high expectations for the Blues heading into this season. But St. Louis is struggling and the questions are mounting.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009It's official: Union hits rock bottom
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWith Ian Penny's resignation Friday, the NHLPA now, without a doubt, has no leader. What will be the players' next move? Maybe they should consider bringing back Paul Kelly.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009Power Play: NHL once again falls short
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe NHL always makes noise about cracking down on blows to the head and hits from behind. Then, we see the incidents from this past weekend with Darcy Tucker and David Booth. Again, the league is falling short.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 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, 2009Canada camp, Day 1: Early line combinations and a new-look defense
Scott Burnside...Joe Thornton-Corey Perry Milan Lucic-Vincent Lecavalier-Jeff Carter Simon Gagne-Jonathan Toews-Martin St. Louis Chris Pronger-Drew Doughty Dion Phaneuf-Stephane Robidas Duncan Keith-Scott Niedermayer Jay Bouwmeester-Brent Burns Francois Beauchemin...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 24, 20092009-10 NHL matchups to watch
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009U.S. will build 2010 squad fans can love
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWith the unveiling of its 2010 camp roster, Team USA is going to build a squad American hockey fans can fall in love with, win, lose or draw.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009Free agency: Top defensemen
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWith the start of free agency next week (July 1), we take a look at the top free agents available. Here are the defensemen.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009Trades, rumors and who'll be No. 1
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comNHL 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, 2009Free agency: Top forwards
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWith the start of free agency next week (July 1), we take a look at the top free agents available. Here are the forwards.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009A playoff pattern? Not in these finals
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comA playoff series will often follow some sort of pattern, but not these Cup finals. It has made the series both compelling and maddeningly difficult to predict. Here's a review.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009Our special take on the mundane quote
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWe're taking it one game at a time. There's no "I" in team. An elimination game brings out the cliches, and we're breaking out our own translations of the mundane and predictable.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2009Game 5 goalie stories: Osgood posts another shutout, while Fleury gets pulled
Scott Burnside...the Penguins' lack of discipline was the fact Chris Osgood pitched another shutout. He turned aside 22...the New Jersey Devils in 2003. The Wings hope they don't have to tie that record...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 06, 2009Cup finals preview: Wings vs. Pens
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Red Wings have survived, advancing to the Cup finals despite a banged-up lineup. But now, they face an offensive juggernaut unlike anything they've seen this postseason.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009First-period report: Penguins have rough start to Game 3
Scott Burnside...Capitals' playoff book: play lousy to start and hope things turn out OK at the end. Wacky...been on the power play, when Crosby fed Chris Kunitz at the left faceoff dot; instead of...
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