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'Youth' no longer excuse for Ovie, others

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Kelly bridging gap between NHL, union

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The NHL and NHL Players' Association don't have a "partnership." But with union executive director Paul Kelly overseeing the players, the two sides are communicating and working together in an unprecedented way.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009

LeBron to Ovie: "Keep up the good work"

Scott Burnside

...the bag was a present for Ovechkin from NBA star LeBron James. "He sent it to me...of the jersey -- Ovechkin met James before the playoffs and presented him with a Caps jersey -- is...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 01, 2009

Hockey finally has meaningful matchup

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Crosby and Malkin versus Ovechkin. It's a Bird vs. Magic type of matchup that hockey has missed out on to this point. Scott Burnside explains why the hype is real.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2009

Olympics? Vegas? Bettman checks in

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

As the league heads into the All-Star break, Gary Bettman spoke with ESPN.com on a wide range of issues, from the future of the Olympics to the state of the Isles to the league's economic stability.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009
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