33 Results for mark prior

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

Day 2 of USA camp: Erik Johnson has a lot to prove in new NHL season

Scott Burnside

...Gomez will be starting French lessons next week. Gomez, who had never played for a Canadian team prior to being traded to the Habs this offseason, said it was his former coach in New Jersey...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 18, 2009

History doesn't favor Penguins in these Cup finals

Scott Burnside

...The other 31 teams all went on to win the Cup. Poor Mark Eaton He didn't even get on the ice prior to Game 2 before getting kicked in the face while playing pregame...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Melrose experiment fails miserably in Tampa Bay

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Barry Melrose was fired as the Lightning coach on Friday, just 16 games into the season. Despite a scattered locker room and players who were prone to on-ice brain cramps, one thing is clear: He didn't sink the team by himself.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Is change really good? Tampa Bay's about to find out

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

First, 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?

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008

These bench bosses are starting to feel the heat

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Playoff races dominate the headlines this time of year. So do coaching rumors. We tell you which bench bosses are really starting to feel the heat.

Story | Conversation | March 23, 2008

Leafs' limbo driving team into the NHL basement

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Yes, bad play is hurting the Maple Leafs, but not as much as ownership's inability to make a move that will give Toronto at least a chance of getting out of the NHL basement.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2008

No motivation for Emery? Isn't a shot at the Cup enough?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Ray Emery recently told reporters he has trouble getting motivated to play. Scott Burnside wonders how that's possible, considering the goalie has a chance to win a Cup with the Senators.

Story | Conversation | December 31, 2007

Rookie duo Kane and Toews growing on fans and teammates alike

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Teens in the NHL? That's nothing new. Teens bringing a team back to life? That's different. The Windy City is falling in love with the Kane and Toews show.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007

Maybe we should go retro to find answers to 'offensive' question

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

While many continue to debate the "Where's the offense?" question, they might have to look no farther than the NHL's past for answers.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2007

Hall night gives us laughter, tears, boatload of talent

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Scott Burnside gives you the lowdown from Hockey Hall of Fame weekend in Toronto.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2007

Recent incidents will force Bettman to make some tough calls

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The law has spoken in the cases of Rick Tocchet and Mark Bell. So, how will Gary Bettman react? The NHL commissioner faces two tough decisions whose ramifications may reverberate for years.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2007

Flyers' transformation taking advantage of Predators' despair

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Flyers' optimistic rebuilding process continued Monday with the acquisition of Kimmo Timonen and Scott Hartnell. Too bad it came at the Predators' expense.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2007

Wheelin' and dealin' in the air for NHL draft

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

While the draft prospects themselves might not be turning heads, there could be plenty of wheeling and dealing at this weekend's draft.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2007

On biggest stage, Spezza finally being called on to lead the charge

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

With his team's back against the wall, Sens coach Bryan Murray called on Jason Spezza to lead the charge. Why? Because the young star has learned the valuable concept of being a complete player.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2007