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, 2009Can Pronger get Flyers past Pens?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIt seems Philadelphia's road to Cup glory must go through Pittsburgh. And the Flyers are hoping veteran defenseman Chris Pronger will help them get there.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009So, does Mats belong in the Hall?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comNow that Mats Sundin has announced his retirement, the Hall of Fame debate begins. And the fact that he never made it to the Cup finals could get in his way.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Storylines, scrutiny at Canada camp
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFrom who will be captain to who will mind the net, the Canadian Olympic orientation camp won't be short of storylines or scrutiny.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009Will Roenick's words outweigh his play?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comImpetuous, fiercely competitive with an eye to self-promotion, Jeremy Roenick sadly leaves the game when people will think more about what he said away from the ice than what he did on it.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009Sources: Hossa, Pronger deals probed
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe NHL is investigating Marian Hossa's 12-year, $62.8 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009Lightning buy out Prospal's contract
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Tampa Bay Lightning have bought out the remaining three years of forward Vaclav Prospal's contract making the Czech forward an unrestricted free agent.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009Winter Classic has right venue, wrong team
Scott Burnside...wouldn't you? Ah, no. Instead, the NHL and broadcast partner NBC have settled on the Philadelphia Flyers, a compromise, according to multiple sources. No offense to Simon Gagne, new Flyer Chris Pronger and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 15, 2009Trades, rumors and who'll be No. 1
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comNHL draft week isn't always about the actual draft. Here are the top storylines to watch, from the top overall pick and beyond.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009Cup win completes incredible journey
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comPittsburgh's first championship since 1992 is as much a celebration of an improbable journey as it was the celebration of a game.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009Bruins to play Caps or Flyers at Fenway
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIt looks like the potential opponents for the Boston Bruins in next New Year's Day outdoor game at Fenway Park has been narrowed to two teams, the Philadelphia Flyers or Washington Capitals, ESPN.com has learned.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009Game 6 will leave mark on Pens, Flyers
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comSaturday's Game 6 was a classic comeback. It's the kind of grisly loss that defines a franchise and the kind of win that may define a champion.
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2009The last word from the Penguins-Flyers first-round series
Scott BurnsidePHILADELPHIA -- The Pittsburgh Penguins are the first team since...the Western Conference semifinals. Not all bad for Flyers One of the positives coming out of this...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 25, 2009Biron existing just on edge of respect
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIn some ways, Martin Biron is like the Flyers, existing just on the edge of respect. But as the Flyers' series rolls on against the Penguins, the goalie is proving critics wrong.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009We're back in Philly for Game 6
Scott BurnsidePHILADELPHIA -- It's easy to forget, but the Philadelphia Flyers were on the opposite side of the comeback fence last season. In the first round against...
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