How does East stand up? Potential boon in Tampa; doom in Toronto
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comGeneral managers mortgaged millions of dollars and committed to longer terms than most marriages during the first week of free agency. Here's a look at where the Eastern Conference teams stack up.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2008So this is what it's like when a player becomes a leader
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comPlagued by inconsistent efforts up and down the lineup and dragged down by injury, Carolina saw its conference cushion dwindle. Then, Eric Staal stepped up when his team needed it most.
Story | Conversation | March 20, 2008With Forsberg out, trades 'logjam' should open
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comNow that Peter Forsberg is out of the running, many NHL teams will go to Plan B, a plan that includes other viable trade options like Mats Sundin and Marian Hossa.
Story | Conversation | February 18, 2008Senators load up with winners for stretch run
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Senators and Hurricanes did it again -- started wheeling and dealing well ahead of their NHL brethren, that is. And Scott Burnside thinks both teams will reap the rewards.
Story | Conversation | February 11, 2008Low scoring not the enemy of these playoffs
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFor all of those who are complaining over low-scoring playoff tilts, Scott Burnside says enough already.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2007Eaves says Armstrong called to check on him
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comPatrick Eaves said the hit he took from Colby Armstrong shouldn't be blown out of proportion.
Story | Conversation | April 17, 2007Feeling aftereffects of hit, Eaves to miss Game 4
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comPatrick Eaves will not play in Game 4 against Pittsburgh on Tuesday night as he's still recovering from the thunderous hit laid on him by Pittsburgh's Colby Armstrong in Game 3 on Sunday evening.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2007Physicality replaces creativity in Sens-Pens series
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Senators and Penguins are teams known for their flow and creativity, but Sunday's ragged affair was all about trench warfare.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2007Camp chatter: Eastern Conference breakdown
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comMeanwhile, what questions linger in the Eastern Conference? Scott Burnside comes up with a few answers.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2006Eastern Conference camp questions
Scott Burnside, Special to ESPN.comSidney Crosby (above) is there. Peter Forsberg is not. Here's what's going at East training camps.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2005U.S. program needs overhaul, but does anyone care?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comYou'd never know it by looking at the results, but USA Hockey has had a great deal of success developing players for the NHL. Now if only it could get its act in gear when it comes to the World Juniors. Burnside in the Box
Story | Conversation | January 07, 2008U.S. has a tough road to repeat
Scott Burnside, Special to ESPN.comTeam USA won its first gold medal at last year's World Junior Championship. Now the tournament is on home ice. Can they do it again with everyone watching?
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2004Tortorella, Wilson ... Bowman?
Scott Burnside, Special to ESPN.comWho'll be selected to lead the U.S. entry in the World Cup? You decide.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2003TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "patrick eaves" make the list?
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