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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

'Monster,' not Kessel, will steer Leafs

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

You don't have to look very far to see the catalyst for the Toronto Maple Leafs' sudden, dramatic reversal of fortune. It's the guy they call "The Monster."

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Habs, Bruins trying to find way

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Montreal's revamped lineup is still finding its way. Boston's depleted lineup is trying to rebound. It's a clash of rivals in our Game of the Week.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 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

With Kessel, future is now for Leafs

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Some might be quick to criticize Toronto for giving up so many picks for Phil Kessel, but they'll miss the fact that the Leafs have acquired an immediate talent and scoring threat.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009

Camp's out, but auditions just beginning

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The U.S. Olympic orientation camp is over. Now, the auditions begin for the American hopefuls hoping to earn a trip to Vancouver.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

U.S. faces tough task with 2010 roster

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

In the end, it may not matter who coaches the 2010 U.S. Olympic team. Team USA faces tougher tasks, like fielding the right mix of players that is capable of medaling in Vancouver.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

The next generation of the Big Bad Bruins is hitting Boston by storm

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

After years of wandering in the NHL wilderness, the Boston Bruins appear to have finally hit on the combination of grit and skill that was the touchstone of the team's glory years more than three decades ago.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008

Training camp questions: Eastern Conference

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

As NHL training camps open up this week, we take a look at where each team stands. First up, our take, and questions, on the Eastern Conference.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008

What does future hold for those that didn't reach second round?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

For those who didn't make it to the second round, there can be a range of emotion that runs from embarrassment to shock and even to satisfaction. Here's a look at where the eight teams out find themselves as they head into the offseason.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2008

Top 10 story lines to watch this postseason

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Sixteen teams, eight series, one dream ... and a thousand story lines. Welcome to the most compelling postseason tournament in sports. Here's a look at 10 story lines to follow once the pucks drop Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2008

There's one person who would be perfect for USA's GM role

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Peter Forsberg-mania is heating up. So are those practices in Ottawa. And what about the 2010 Olympics? Who will lead and select the final roster for Team USA? Scott Burnside's going on a rant.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2008

Wheelin' and dealin' in the air for NHL draft

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

While the draft prospects themselves might not be turning heads, there could be plenty of wheeling and dealing at this weekend's draft.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2007

Group will help form Team USA's international rosters

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

ESPN.com has learned that NHL GMs Brian Burke, David Poile and Ray Shero will join Don Waddell on USA Hockey's management advisory board.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2007

Sabres will be hard to catch in the East

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

At the All-Star break, Scott Burnside reviews the Eastern Conference and predicts how each team will finish the season.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2007