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This is last shot for Heatley, GM Wilson

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

With San Jose's acquisition of Dany Heatley, everyone's reputation is on the line at the Shark Tank, starting with GM Doug Wilson's.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2009

Barrie provides financial records to NHL

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Whatever acrimony there might have been between Tampa Bay Lightning owners Len Barrie and Oren Koules, a meeting Friday with NHL officials has smoothed things over -- at least for the time being.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 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

Off the playoff map: Group was interested in buying, moving Thrashers

Scott Burnside

PITTSBURGH -- With the NHL embroiled in bankruptcy court in Phoenix over the future of the Coyotes, there are spin-off stories, or at least spin-off rumors, involving the Atlanta Thrashers. Sources...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 08, 2009

Hossa's decision could take ironic turn

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Much 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, 2009

Finally, Pens' big three unite in playoffs

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

For the first time this postseason, Pittsburgh's big three -- Crosby, Malkin and Staal -- were in sync, and the result was a crucial Game 4 win over Detroit.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 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

Keys to Game 7: Penguins vs. Capitals

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Penguins and Capitals take the ice for Game 7 on Wednesday. Scott Burnside looks at the keys for each club.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2009

NHL mysteriously skirts a slippery issue

Scott Burnside

...it continues to boggle the mind that the NHL chooses not to force the Penguins and Caps...of the media availability. No truth to the rumor that Alex Ovechkin was seen fleeing the building...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 04, 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

Thirst for Coyotes' tickets dries up

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Times are hard enough in Phoenix, where hockey fans are staying away in droves. Worse, by putting the kibosh on a team promotion, the NHL is just piling on, writes Scott Burnside.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009

Kunitz no Hossa, but he still helps Pens

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Chris Kunitz is no Marian Hossa, but the forward is still a proven scorer who will provide a little chemistry for Sidney Crosby and the Penguins.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009

Osgood, Miller and the trade deadline

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Detroit Red Wings are hoping a recent break will help Chris Osgood improve in net, but do they have a Plan B?

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2009

Many layers to Bolts' latest struggles

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

It would be easy just to call Tampa Bay's season a disaster. But the picture is much more complex than that for the Lightning.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2009