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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

Our summer questions to ponder

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

It's August, the longest month for a hockey fan. The free-agent frenzy is a memory, and training camp is still more than a month away. But our annual (really?) summer questions should help buoy your spirits.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009

Free agency: Top goaltenders

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

With the start of free agency next week (July 1), we take a look at the top free agents available. Here are the goaltenders.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 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

East finals preview: Penguins vs. Canes

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Fatigue might be a factor for the Penguins and Hurricanes, especially Carolina, but mental toughness won't be.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 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

We're back in Philly for Game 6

Scott Burnside

...when the Flyers' Joffrey Lupul scored the winner in overtime. "You think about it," Flyers goalie Martin Biron said. "I remember last year after Game 6 sitting on the train to go to Washington...

Blog Entry | 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

Crosby not sweating the goal reviews

Scott Burnside

...good goal even though he ended up in the net with the puck and Philadelphia netminder Martin Biron. "You know what, I don't even know what happened there," Crosby said. "I was watching...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 22, 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

Game 1 all about making statement

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

If the opening game of a playoff series is always about making a statement, the Penguins' message Wednesday night was, "We're back."

Story | 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

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

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