Will Alex Ovechkin's first suspension have any lasting impact on him?
Scott Burnside...being helped off the ice, as was the case when Georges Laraque laid out Detroit defenseman Niklas Kronwall with an errant knee, a hit that has sidelined Kronwall for at least a month and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 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, 2009Power Play: Laraque a hindrance?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comHow Georges Laraque still finds NHL employment befuddles us. And why is Thanksgiving a true postseason barometer?
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009Here's why Euro trips are still worth it
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comSome will continue to argue over the merit of having the NHL teams opening their seasons in Europe, but the Red Wings' trip to Sweden is proof it's still worth it.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 20092009-10 NHL matchups to watch
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe 2009-10 NHL schedule is out. And there's plenty to pay attention to, from the Penguins' banner-raising game to the debut of No. 1 draft pick John Tavares.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 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, 2009First-period report: Which team put pressure on?
Scott Burnside...possession and started a string of strong shifts, including a glorious chance for Ruslan Fedotenko after Niklas Kronwall turned the puck over to Malkin. Not exactly the guy you want to hand over the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 04, 2009Checking in from Wings' skate: How to stop Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin
Scott Burnside...you need three sets of D to match up against them," Babcock said. Babcock will use Niklas Kronwall and Brad Stuart or Nicklas Lidstrom and Brian Rafalski against Malkin or Crosby's lines. Crosby...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 30, 2009Cup finals preview: Wings vs. Pens
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Red Wings have survived, advancing to the Cup finals despite a banged-up lineup. But now, they face an offensive juggernaut unlike anything they've seen this postseason.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009Aftershocks of Kronwall's hit on Havlat reaches East finals
Scott BurnsideRALEIGH, N.C. -- The reverberations of Niklas Kronwall's devastating hit on Martin Havlat reached across the Midwest to the South and the site...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 23, 2009Second-round preview: Wings vs. Ducks
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Ducks display a bunch of weapons against most teams in the NHL. But playing against the Red Wings is a whole different story.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009Blackhawks' motto for the new season: It's "earn it" time
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comNot so long ago, the Blackhawks were an afterthought in Chicago. Now, the buzz around the team is palpable, and so are the expectations. Will this young team be able to deliver?
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008Training camp questions: Western Conference
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs NHL training camps open up this week, we take a look at where each team stands. Here is our take, and questions, on the Western Conference.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008Grading Day 2 of free agency
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comScott Burnside breaks down Day 2 of the free-agency period, including the signings of Marian Hossa and Sean Avery and the no-go move from Mats Sundin.
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