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Will Alex Ovechkin's first suspension have any lasting impact on him?

Scott Burnside

So, Alex Ovechkin got a couple of games to ice down his sore right knee and contemplate the error of his ways. That's about right, all things conside...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Dan Craig ready to hit Fenway

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

We're one month away from this season's Winter Classic, but NHL ice guru Dan Craig is already starting to work his magic at Fenway Park.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Has Ovechkin finally gone too far?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Part of Alex Ovechkin's charm has been his willingness to go through people as opposed to around them. But given his latest hit, has the Caps star gone too far?

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Power Play: Laraque a hindrance?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

How Georges Laraque still finds NHL employment befuddles us. And why is Thanksgiving a true postseason barometer?

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Long shot Moulson determined for more

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Matt Moulson has one heck of a story to tell. His arduous rise from obscurity to a vital, determined member of the New York Islanders keeps him motivated day in and day out.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009

Shanahan brought it all

Scott Burnside

...s too, the longtime Wings captain figures. "We had a lot of laughs, talked a lot of hockey," Yzerman said. The goals, along with the 698 assists and the three Stanley Cups and the gold...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Lemaire the right fit -- again

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

So you thought Devils coach Jacques Lemaire was just another retread? Not only has he kept his team afloat, Lemaire is pushing all the right buttons.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Power Play: Niittymaki the answer

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

A longtime backup the perfect tonic in Tampa Bay? Thus is the case for Antero Niittymaki, whose pristine play between the pipes has the Lightning on a tear.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

'Monster,' not Kessel, will steer Leafs

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

You don't have to look very far to see the catalyst for the Toronto Maple Leafs' sudden, dramatic reversal of fortune. It's the guy they call "The Monster."

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Habs, Bruins trying to find way

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Montreal's revamped lineup is still finding its way. Boston's depleted lineup is trying to rebound. It's a clash of rivals in our Game of the Week.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Lucky Luc was consummate teammate

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

On the heels of his induction into the Hall, Luc Robitaille, the most prolific scoring left winger in the game, is all about Los Angeles and, more specifically, all about the Los Angeles Kings.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

'It's the greatest honor ever'

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Brett Hull's hockey résumé doesn't come close to matching his personality, but the two go hand in hand. One of the NHL's most gifted scorers was also one of its most outspoken players.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Power Play: A mess for Gretzky, NHL

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The NHL is stuck in the middle of a financial mess with the game's greatest player and ambassador, Wayne Gretzky. Will the Phoenix sale hamper the league's relationship with The Great One?

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

It's official: Union hits rock bottom

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

With 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, 2009

Swine flu an uncomfortable reality

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Somewhere between panic and puns, there is the uncomfortable reality for the NHL and its players when it comes to dealing with the swine flu epidemic.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009