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Power Play: Niittymaki the answer
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comA 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, 2009Don't turn Classic into Overkill
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhy is the NHL contemplating running a second outdoor game? It will just ruin one of the league's major success stories coming out of the lockout.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009Hockey finally has meaningful matchup
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comCrosby 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, 2009Olympics? Vegas? Bettman checks in
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs 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, 2009Another successful outdoor tilt gives NHL its signature event
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Cup playoffs will always be the league's most dramatic event, but the Winter Classic has become something fans will be drawn to.
Story | Conversation | January 01, 2009Wings, Hawks latest teams to feel that outdoor magic
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe NHL's regular season is a grind, both mentally and physically. So, a game like the Winter Classic has the power to rejuvenate because it represents so many unique elements. The power of nostalgia is one of them.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008Months later, McDonough's bold preseason prediction rings true
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comBefore the start of this season, Blackhawks president John McDonough made the bold prediction that the Winter Classic might be the biggest game in the franchise's history. Months later, his words ring true.
Story | Conversation | December 29, 2008Future uncertain for Kariya in St. Louis and Quinn in the NHL
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIs Paul Kariya finished with the Blues? Is Pat Quinn on the road back to the NHL? Scott Burnside answers these and other questions in the Five Things we want to know this week.
Story | Conversation | December 29, 2008Goals & Dreams leads to hope for kids, their families, their towns
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comHope and change can come by finding common threads. In Rapid City, hockey has become such a thread. And one of the things that has brought more hockey to this community is a program called Goals & Dreams.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2008Blackhawks' 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, 2008Will Bolts' moves be a 'success' or a 'bomb'? Time will tell
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Lightning have new owners. They now have a new coach in Barry Melrose. Vincent Lecavalier is on the verge of signing a new deal. So, how will things turn out in Tampa Bay? Time will tell.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2008Bettman sends warning on tampering, considers outdoor options
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWithout naming any names, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman fired a shot at the Leafs and Anaheim GM Brian Burke during his annual state of the league address before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals, warning of grave consequences if there is any tampering.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2008Crosby, a diver? Question sparks war of words between Rangers, Pens
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comSidney Crosby, a diver? The heated dialogue between the Rangers and Penguins continued Saturday and spoke to the stakes of a series in which any little edge, mental or physical, may mean the difference between winning and losing.
Story | Conversation | April 26, 2008New flashy skills event will take some getting used to for players
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comScott Burnside gives you all the behind-the-scenes reaction from Saturday's board of governors meetings and SuperSkills Competition.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2008The outdoors are great, but this should not become a regular NHL fixture
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comYes, the Winter Classic gave the NHL and fans everything they wanted, including a 'storybook' ending. But Scott Burnside says there should be some pause with this type of event before the next one rolls along.
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