Tallon's sudden firing undeserved
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhat have you done for me lately? The firing of Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon, who was instrumental in building a viable contender, was callous and abrupt.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009Free agency: Top goaltenders
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 goaltenders.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 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: Hawks-Flames
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comJust weeks ago, Calgary looked to be a power in the West playoff picture. Now? Not so much. And Scott Burnside believes the Flames will fall flat, even against a young and inexperienced Blackhawks club.
Story | Conversation | April 12, 2009Quenneville may be Hawks' missing link
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comMany wonder if the Blackhawks have a "missing piece" when it comes to Stanley Cup puzzles. But the man who may well be Chicago's difference is standing behind the bench.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009How deadline impacts playoff picture
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009This season's most tradable players
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comHere's Scott Burnside's list of the top players that could be in play between now and the trade deadline.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009Midseason report: Team-by-team grades
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs we hit the All-Star break, here's a breakdown of where teams stand.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2009Months later, McDonough's bold preseason prediction rings true
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comBefore the start of this season, Blackhawks president John McDonough made the bold prediction that the Winter Classic might be the biggest game in the franchise's history. Months later, his words ring true.
Story | Conversation | December 29, 2008Coaches now more open to giving backups the starring role
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIn what might be an unprecedented shift in NHL coaching strategy, coaches have gone from long leash to no leash when it comes to their starting netminders, benching high-priced starters for hot-handed backups.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 20085 Things: Youthful Kings staying ahead of the curve
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhat has the Kings on the fast track to success? How is it that stalwart goalie Brian Boucher will be relegated to backup while erratic Carey Price is the Habs' top guy? Scott Burnside wants to know.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008A sign of panic? Savard's firing reinforces that stakes are high for Hawks
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWith Denis Savard's firing, the feeling that the Hawks had turned a corner and were ready to return to elite status is on hold. Make no mistake, this means the stakes are suddenly very high.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008Too young to lead the Blackhawks? Toews says: Bring it on
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comJonathan Toews is the youngest captain in Hawks history. Too much pressure for a 20-year-old? With a hard-as-nails work ethic and some striking parallels to one Stevie Y, this kid says: Bring it on.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008Blackhawks' motto for the new season: It's "earn it" time
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comNot so long ago, the Blackhawks were an afterthought in Chicago. Now, the buzz around the team is palpable, and so are the expectations. Will this young team be able to deliver?
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008Is change really good? Tampa Bay's about to find out
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFirst, it was Phoenix (not so good). Then, it was Washington (very good). Now, our third "Team Can Dream" project is … Tampa Bay. With a revamped staff and team, can the Bolts rebound from the NHL basement?
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