Avs keep fighting to stay in West mix
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comJust when you want to write off the Avalanche, they come back fighting. They've been the surprise story of the first quarter, but the team will be tested tonight against the Penguins in ESPN.com's Game of the Week.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Has Ovechkin finally gone too far?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comPart 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, 2009Power Play: B's up, Flyers down
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhat's behind the recent struggles from the Flyers and sudden success from the B's? Scott Burnside breaks it down in his weekly Power Play.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009'Youth' no longer excuse for Ovie, others
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Cup is once again up for grabs. And the Penguins' win has changed the rules. There are no excuses anymore for Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the league's young stars.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009Sharks can't elude past at Canada camp
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comSummer always seems to be the longest season for San Jose, even at the Canadian Olympic orientation camp, as the long shadow of failure dogs the Sharks in attendance.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2009Lee's untraditional chase of NHL dream
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comMike Lee went against tradition, leaving hockey-mad Minnesota for the USHL. But the move kept his NHL dream alive.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009Trades, 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 forwards
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 forwards.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009Quick takes from NHL awards show
Scott Burnside...have Hall of Famer Igor Larionov and Vladimir Konstantinov present the Lester Pearson Award for the players' MVP, in many ways the most cherished of all the trophies because it's the one trophy players...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 18, 2009Our Stanley Cup player reviews: Crosby, Osgood, Malkin and more
Scott BurnsideDETROIT -- Evgeni Malkin won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, but here's a review of all the top players from the Stanley Cup finals: • ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 13, 2009Hossa's decision could take ironic turn
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comMuch was made of Marian Hossa's move from Pittsburgh to Detroit. Now, for a major dose of irony, his lack of production could help the Pens win their first Cup since 1992.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2009How to deal with the big 3-0
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Hurricanes showed denial and defiance heading into Game 4 of the East finals, but history shows their chances of coming back from a 3-0 hole are not good.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009First-period report: It's the Malkin and Crosby show again
Scott Burnside...carrying Pittsburgh Steelers terrible towels, took up a chant far more familiar at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh: "MVP, MVP, MVP!" And with Malkin boosting his goal total by two in the first and Sidney Crosby...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 23, 2009East finals preview: Penguins vs. Canes
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFatigue might be a factor for the Penguins and Hurricanes, especially Carolina, but mental toughness won't be.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009Capitals' biggest challenge is to forget
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIt may not have ended with a magical moment, what with Evgeni Malkin's attempted pass bouncing off the stick of sprawling defenseman Tom Poti and into the Washington Capitals' net in overtime, but make no mistake: This was a classic through and through.
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