Trades, 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 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, 2009Our 'Star' list more fun than a root canal
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comRoot canals? They might be more fun than the NHL All-Star Game. So, with that in mind, we have our own special rosters for our own star-studded event.
Story | Conversation | January 07, 2009The Daily 5: What you need to know about NHL GMs
Scott Burnside...to the game in the United States. But our favorite track is that of the Islanders' Garth Snow, who made the unusual (some would say inexplicable) jump from backup netminder to GM in 2006...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2008Training camp questions: Eastern Conference
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs 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, 2008Why wait until September? Here are our Summer Power Rankings
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comHere's a look at our summer power rankings with less than two months to go before the start of training camp.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2008With Nolan move, Isles go from feel-good story to laughingstock
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comOn Monday, Islanders GM Garth Snow and coach Ted Nolan decided to part ways because of "philosophical differences." It turned one of the NHL's great feel-good stories from two seasons ago into just another power struggle, leaving the erstwhile coach and Snow more than a little soiled and making the team the butt of jokes around the hockey world -- again.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008Grading Day 2 of free agency
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comScott Burnside breaks down Day 2 of the free-agency period, including the signings of Marian Hossa and Sean Avery and the no-go move from Mats Sundin.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008Grading Day 1 of free agency
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThere was a frenzy of signings during Day 1 of the free-agency period. Scott Burnside grades the first day of deals.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2008When it comes to the draft, it's all relative
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe entry draft is more than just a talent grab -- it can be a family reunion as well, writes Scott Burnside.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2008Do GMs stick to their plans, or will something tempt them off course?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhich GMs will be tempted by standings? Which ones will stick to their plans? The answer will come over the next few days.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2008Why Richards' 12-year pact isn't all that shocking
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comRemember 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, 2007A look at the top free-agent defensemen
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comScott Burnside takes a look at the top free-agent defensemen and where they might go after the market opens July 1.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2007How trades impact playoff picture
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comSo will the trades pay off? Scott Burnside tells you how the deadline deals will affect the playoff picture.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2007Players come with baggage, but they give Atlanta hope
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe 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.
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