73 Results for ice skating

Bernier giving Kings hope, but it's a guarded hope

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Jonathan Bernier's solid debut is giving the Kings something to smile about when it comes to their dismal history in net. But given the goalie's age (19), it's more of a guarded optimism.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2007

Blum's hockey dream helps heal past personal wounds

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

After dealing with the tragic death of his sister and his mother's bout with cancer, Jonathon Blum and his family could finally celebrate as he was drafted into the NHL.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2007

Heatley's skate: First test in return

Scott Burnside, Special to ESPN.com

With his first strides, Dany Heatley passed his first symbolic test after the death of Dan Snyder.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2003

5 Things: Tampa in trouble; it's not about the money with Gaborik

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Is Barry Melrose already in trouble in Tampa Bay? Does money really matter when it comes to Marian Gaborik? It's part of the 5 Things we want to know heading into this week.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008

Cherepanov collapses on bench during game, dies of apparent heart attack

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Rangers prospect Alexei Cherepanov collapsed on the bench during a game Monday night in Russia and died later. He was 19.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

Lecavalier shows frustration in preseason tilt

Scott Burnside

...he's seen. "He did a lot of skating tonight," Melrose said. "He was fighting the puck...people threw rolls of toilet paper on the ice; when fans were displeased, they whistled loudly, which...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 01, 2008

Postcard from Prague, Berlin and Bratislava

Scott Burnside

One of the interesting elements of the NHL's second straight foray into Europe to start the NHL season will be gauging the interest and support of hoc...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2008

Bergeron, Fernandez begin long road back from the sidelines

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Every year, there are players, like teammates Patrice Bergeron and Manny Fernandez, who must prove their injuries have not robbed them of their futures and their careers. This is their story -- or, at the very least, the first chapter of their journey back.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008

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

Latest McCarty journey ends with a silver pot at the end of the rainbow

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Sure, spending a day with the Stanley Cup for the fourth time is special. But when you're Darren McCarty, it has a far deeper meaning, writes Scott Burnside.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2008

Miller signing finally gives Sabres fans something to smile about

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Finally, a ray of sunshine over what has been a bleak Buffalo Sabres landscape of late -- the signing of No. 1 netminder Ryan Miller to a five-year contract extension.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 2008

Hawks add D Campbell after agreeing with G Huet

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to deals with defenseman Brian Campbell and goalie Cristobal Huet on Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2008

A look at the top free-agent defensemen

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

We take a look at the top free-agent defensemen who could hit the market July 1.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008

Sundin's signing with the Habs would really burn the Leafs

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Not all the news at the draft was about young stars -- veterans such as Mats Sundin were in the mix too, writes Scott Burnside.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2008

We've seen Sid and Lidstrom, but where have these stars gone?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Apart from Sidney Crosby and Nicklas Lidstrom, the talented casts each team boasts have left a lot to be desired in their performance. Here's a look at those who have gone missing in the Cup finals.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2008