77 Results for daniel briere

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

For some, change must come (quickly)

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

A look at some teams that still have some work to do as the free-agency period quickly gives way to the dog days of summer.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009

Trades, rumors and who'll be No. 1

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

NHL 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, 2009

Different expectations in East finals

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Game 6 will leave mark on Pens, Flyers

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Saturday's Game 6 was a classic comeback. It's the kind of grisly loss that defines a franchise and the kind of win that may define a champion.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2009

Biron existing just on edge of respect

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

In some ways, Martin Biron is like the Flyers, existing just on the edge of respect. But as the Flyers' series rolls on against the Penguins, the goalie is proving critics wrong.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009

Penguins simply a mess in Game 5

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Instead of showing the sense of purpose that marked their play through the first three rounds of the playoffs last season, the Penguins turned in a strangely dispassionate performance in Game 5.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2009

'Smiling Assassin'? Hey, for Fleury, it fits

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Last season, Marc-Andre Fleury couldn't escape the doubters. Now? He's calm, cool, and leading the Penguins in the first round. And he won't stop grinning.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 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

Flyers trying to channel anger from regular-season finale

Scott Burnside

We had a chance to chat with Flyers forward Daniel Briere after Philadelphia's skate Wednesday morning and he said the Flyers have to channel their anger...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 15, 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

Playoffs? The paths for Canes, Jackets

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Can the Sabres survive any longer without Ryan Miller? Will Carolina and Columbus make the postseason? Scott Burnside wonders about these and other hot topics.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009

What to make of top teams' hiccups

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Will the recent struggles of Boston, San Jose and Detroit give other teams in the playoff hunt hope? It's one of the 5 Things Scott Burnside is wondering about this week.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009

Kunitz no Hossa, but he still helps Pens

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Chris Kunitz is no Marian Hossa, but the forward is still a proven scorer who will provide a little chemistry for Sidney Crosby and the Penguins.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009

Midseason report: Team-by-team grades

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

As we hit the All-Star break, here's a breakdown of where teams stand.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2009