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Power Play: B's up, Flyers down

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

What'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

Power Play: Laraque a hindrance?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

How Georges Laraque still finds NHL employment befuddles us. And why is Thanksgiving a true postseason barometer?

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Long shot Moulson determined for more

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Matt Moulson has one heck of a story to tell. His arduous rise from obscurity to a vital, determined member of the New York Islanders keeps him motivated day in and day out.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009

Shanahan brought it all

Scott Burnside

Even the inevitable comes with more than a tinge of sadness, if not regret. Not from Brendan Shanahan, of course, who knew it was time maybe even befo...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Lemaire the right fit -- again

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

So you thought Devils coach Jacques Lemaire was just another retread? Not only has he kept his team afloat, Lemaire is pushing all the right buttons.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Power Play: Niittymaki the answer

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

A longtime backup the perfect tonic in Tampa Bay? Thus is the case for Antero Niittymaki, whose pristine play between the pipes has the Lightning on a tear.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Lucky Luc was consummate teammate

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

On the heels of his induction into the Hall, Luc Robitaille, the most prolific scoring left winger in the game, is all about Los Angeles and, more specifically, all about the Los Angeles Kings.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

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

Swine flu an uncomfortable reality

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Somewhere between panic and puns, there is the uncomfortable reality for the NHL and its players when it comes to dealing with the swine flu epidemic.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

So, does Mats belong in the Hall?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Now that Mats Sundin has announced his retirement, the Hall of Fame debate begins. And the fact that he never made it to the Cup finals could get in his way.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Blues continue NHL revival in Europe

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

A return to the postseason, a healthy lineup and, most important, a renewed identity. The St. Louis Blues are ready to build on last season's success and be a major player in the competitve Central Division.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Kelly to remain on board of directors

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Former NHLPA executive director Paul Kelly has accepted an invitation from the board of directors of the Hockey Hall of Fame to remain with the hockey body, ESPN.com has learned.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009

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

New leader will inherit dysfunction

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

In the wake of executive director Paul Kelly earlier this week, one question remains: What kind of qualified candidate would want this job after watching the events of the past days and months?

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Camps confirm Hawks' status in NHL

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Firings, signings, arrests. It has been a bizarre summer in Chicago. But the Olympic camps showed what was lost amid the offseason turmoil: The Hawks might be the favorites to reach the Cup finals.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009