Tortorella's style seems to suit Rangers
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comJohn Tortorella hasn't lost that "my way or no way" style of coaching, and it's a style the New York Rangers seem to have needed down the stretch.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009More new faces in town, but Rangers more guarded heading into new season
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe New York Rangers had plenty of hope before last season after making a big free-agent splash. This season? Well, more new faces are in town, but the feeling in the air is more skeptical.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 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, 2008Sundin, Hossa, Jagr still left on the market
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhen the first day of the free-agency period came to a close, only Mats Sundin could close his eyes and rest easily knowing there's a two-year, $20-million offer sitting on the table.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2008A look at the top free-agent defensemen
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWe take a look at the top free-agent defensemen who could hit the market July 1.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008Crosby, Malkin need to maintain composure to close out series
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comHenrik Lundqvist has not played nearly as poorly as some think. And the Rangers finally have figured out that a physical style and pressure work versus the Pens. What does it all mean? This series is far from over.
Story | Conversation | May 02, 2008Penguins' goal simple: Pay no attention to agitator Avery
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThey saw how he drove Devils netminder Martin Brodeur crazy, but the Pens will ignore agitator Sean Avery.
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008An inside look at one team's push to the playoffs
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs the Flyers continue their desperate bid to hang on to a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, Scott Burnside takes us behind the scenes of a wild weekend in Philly.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2008Lundqvist having an impact on Rangers on and off the ice
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhen looking around the league for an MVP, look no further than Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, writes Scott Burnside.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2007'Almost perfect' doesn't cut it for Rangers
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFriday's score was close, but the game's impact on the Rangers-Sabres series, and the psyches of the respective teams, could not have been more significant.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2007Ruff: It's my job to keep team focused
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhen asked whether he was worried about Sean Avery getting under his players' skins, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff seemed amused.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2007First-round breakdown: Thrashers vs. Rangers
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThink the Atlanta Thrashers don't have enough ammo to get past a gritty Rangers club? Think again, says Scott Burnside.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2007Beantown won't be rebuilt in a day
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comSo far, the Bruins are in the same spot as last season: in the hole. GM Peter Chiarelli's restoration project is going to take a while.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2006Camp 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, 2006USA Hockey hopes familiarity will breed gold
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThere is a sense of deja vu about this U.S. squad, and USA Hockey officials are crossing their fingers that familiarity will breed Olympic gold.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "paul mara" make the list?
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