Answers hard to come by in St. Louis
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAfter a miracle run to the playoffs, there were high expectations for the Blues heading into this season. But St. Louis is struggling and the questions are mounting.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Big stage, big boost for Blues
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comYou can't draw too many conclusions from Game 1 of the season, but St. Louis' win over Detroit on Friday is just the boost this young team needs.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009What can Blues expect from Kariya?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThere was a time when you couldn't have a discussion about the most exciting players in hockey without mentioning Paul Kariya. Now, the veteran is trying to play his way back from injury with the Blues.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009Blues continue NHL revival in Europe
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comA 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, 2009Players concerned over hits to head
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe players' union is looking for stricter penalties on hits to the head, a potential change that will have more of an impact on the game than any tweak to fighting rules.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009Mental will drives Sullivan's return
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFor a long time, it seemed Steve Sullivan wouldn't make a return to the NHL. But after almost two years, the Preds forward is set to take the ice.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2009Future 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, 2008Quarterly report: Team-by-team grades
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comMost teams hit the quarter mark in the next week. Here's a breakdown of where teams stand as they make the first turn in what has been a wildly exciting and unpredictable start to the 2008-09 regular season.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008How do West teams stand up? Hawks, Sharks big winners
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 Western Conference teams stack up.
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2008First-round breakdown: Red Wings vs. Predators
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Predators showed a lot of heart and determination in sealing up a playoff berth, but their postseason trip will be very short, thanks to the top-seeded Red Wings.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2008First quarter -- Reviewing the Western Conference
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comHere's a first-quarter review of the Western Conference and what might be in store in the coming weeks.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2007Flyers need to control their players or pay the price
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWe can't call Randy Jones' hit on Patrice Bergeron "just another hockey hit." Enough is enough. Philly needs to control its players or pay a serious price.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2007At least one finalist is not experiencing a Cup hangover
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAt least one Stanley Cup finalist is not experiencing a hangover, and it's not who you think.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2007Training camp preview: Western Conference
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs NHL training camps open this week, Scott Burnside gives his burning questions for the Western Conference.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2007Scraps Day in the free-agent marketplace
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAfter the signing bonanza that was Day 1 in NHL free agency, teams are struggling to bolster their rosters.
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