20 Results for chris richard

It's time players show accountability

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

If the Flyers think they've solved their problems by firing coach John Stevens, they'd better run to the closest mirror. Their problems did not begin with Stevens, and they sure didn't end with his firing.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Power Play: B's up, Flyers down

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

What's behind the recent struggles from the Flyers and sudden success from the B's? Scott Burnside breaks it down in his weekly Power Play.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

This series now smashmouth hockey

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Flyers-Penguins series may not have started out as a tough-guy competition, but that's how it may finish, with the toughest team moving on to the second round.

Story | Conversation | April 20, 2009

Giroux, young Flyers provide boost

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

If the Flyers come back to win this first-round series, they can point to one of the young newcomers, not a big-name star, who provided the turning point.

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2009

Irony and agony of defeat for Flyers

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Look into the eyes of Flyers players and coaches in the aftermath of Game 2, and you realize it will take a herculean effort for the Flyers to fight their way back into this series.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2009

Are Flyers using Richards too much? ... Carcillo faces suspension

Scott Burnside

...don't expect any carry-over," Holmgren said. "We have a good rivalry with Pittsburgh." Too much Richards? There is already much discussion about whether Philadelphia captain Mike Richards is being worn down after logging...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 16, 2009

First-round breakdown: Pens vs. Flyers

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

For the second straight season, these intrastate rivals will meet in the playoffs. Philly is sporting a healthier lineup than last postseason, but can it still shut down Pittsburgh's towering trio of centers?

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2009

How deadline impacts playoff picture

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The trade deadline is over and now the push for the playoffs begins. We look at the postseason picture for all 30 teams, whether trending up, down or merely treading water.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009

Osgood, Miller and the trade deadline

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Detroit Red Wings are hoping a recent break will help Chris Osgood improve in net, but do they have a Plan B?

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2009

Training camp questions: Eastern Conference

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

As 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, 2008

Penguins, Flyers going down very different paths

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

There are two constants on the road to the Stanley Cup: luck and misfortune. After Sunday's 4-2 win by the Pens, it's clearly the script each team seems destined to follow, according to Scott Burnside.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2008

Flyers' blown lead in Game 1 may be detrimental

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Flyers began Game 1 of their conference semifinals versus the Canadiens the same way they ended the previous round: on fire. But they were unable to maintain the momentum, and it may ultimately cost them.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008

Why is Philly struggling? Here are two reasons all too familiar to Flyers

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

If you're wondering why the Flyers are in the middle of a free fall, you can point to two reasons all to familiar to Philly fans: concussions and the lack of a bona fide No. 1 netminder.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2008

Why Richards' 12-year pact isn't all that shocking

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Remember when the Islanders signed Rick DiPietro to that monster deal? Everyone laughed at them. So, why didn't anyone bat an eyelash after Mike Richards' 12-year deal? Scott Burnside explains.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2007

Training camp preview: Eastern Conference

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

As NHL training camps open this week, Scott Burnside gives his burning questions for the Eastern Conference.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2007