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Flames' latest slide, Coyotes' bid, Oil's stock up

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Why can't the Flames seem to stay on the right track? How does Ice Edge have so much confidence about its Coyotes bid? Scott Burnside explains all in this week's Power Play.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Laviolette, Flyers trying to find way

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Peter Laviolette and the Flyers are trying to find their way back into the playoff mix as they host the Sens in ESPN.com's Game of the Week.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Power Play: It's all about the goalies

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Marty Turco is thriving under a new schedule in Dallas, while Steve Mason hasn't gotten over the sophomore slump. Scott Burnside breaks it down in his weekly Power Play.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009

It's time players show accountability

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

If the Flyers think they've solved their problems by firing coach John Stevens, they'd better run to the closest mirror. Their problems did not begin with Stevens, and they sure didn't end with his firing.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Future of Atlanta Thrashers is now

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Atlanta Thrashers have been through the Dany Heatley trade and Marian Hossa's departure. But the real defining moment for this franchise rests with one Ilya Kovalchuk.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

'You can still see her smiling'

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

When Larry Pleau received the news, the first place he turned to was his team. And it was this hockey family that helped the Blues GM and his wife get through their darkest hour.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Avs keep fighting to stay in West mix

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Just when you want to write off the Avalanche, they come back fighting. They've been the surprise story of the first quarter, but the team will be tested tonight against the Penguins in ESPN.com's Game of the Week.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Has Ovechkin finally gone too far?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Part of Alex Ovechkin's charm has been his willingness to go through people as opposed to around them. But given his latest hit, has the Caps star gone too far?

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

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

Answers hard to come by in St. Louis

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

After 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, 2009

Power Play: Laraque a hindrance?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

How Georges Laraque still finds NHL employment befuddles us. And why is Thanksgiving a true postseason barometer?

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Unified Thrashers finding success

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

What's the secret to the success of the injury-ravaged Thrashers? Despite all the team's setbacks, it's somehow finding a way to win.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Power Play: Niittymaki the answer

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

A 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, 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

'It's the greatest honor ever'

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Brett Hull's hockey résumé doesn't come close to matching his personality, but the two go hand in hand. One of the NHL's most gifted scorers was also one of its most outspoken players.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009