Training camp questions: Western Conference
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs NHL training camps open up this week, we take a look at where each team stands. Here is our take, and questions, on the Western Conference.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008Why wait until September? Here are our Summer Power Rankings
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comHere's a look at our summer power rankings with less than two months to go before the start of training camp.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 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, 2008Huselius inks 4-year deal with Jackets worth $4.75M per year
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Blue Jackets moved immediately to fill some of the offensive void created by Nikolai Zherdev's departure by signing Calgary sniper Kristian Huselius to a four-year deal worth $4.75 million a year.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008'Penner Rule' ups ante for restricted free agents
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThanks to the Edmonton-Anaheim offseason feud that yielded the Dustin Penner offer sheet, the ante now is up for restricted free agents.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008Sundin's signing with the Habs would really burn the Leafs
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comNot all the news at the draft was about young stars -- veterans such as Mats Sundin were in the mix too, writes Scott Burnside.
Story | Conversation | June 20, 2008Line changes working for Penguins, Flyers
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhat are the five things we learned Thursday? Those line changes worked for the Flyers and Penguins and we're still questioning some non-calls.
Story | Conversation | May 16, 2008Win or lose, Flyers have come a long way
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Flyers are not dead yet, but history and momentum are not on their side. Still, you have to give credit to a team that has traveled beyond expectations this season.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008Penguins bury opponents in avalanche of momentum
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Penguins are a snowball rolling downhill over opponents.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2008Physical Penguins toss down the gauntlet to Flyers
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comPittsburgh threw down the gauntlet to the Flyers when they flattened Philly 4-2 on Friday to open up a 1-0 game lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2008Penguins-Flyers series a war? That's the idea
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Pittsburgh-Philadelphia conference finals series is different from others of late. Both teams have a history, and both don't like each other. It has all the makings of "Gangs of New York" on ice. At least, that's the idea.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2008Our top candidates (so far) for playoff MVP
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs the conference finals begin Thursday, our attention turns to those players whose performances have been stellar, superlative, Conn Smythe Trophy-worthy. Here are our top candidates.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008Conference finals breakdown: Penguins vs. Flyers
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Flyers have to find a way to stop Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. They have to stay out of the box. They have to keep getting great goaltending from Martin Biron. It all seems like too much to ask of Philly in this series.
Story | Conversation | May 05, 2008Carbonneau won't lose job, but he still has a lot to learn
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhat did we learn Saturday night? Flyers coach John Stevens is experiencing a reversal of fortune, while Habs coach Guy Carbonneau must learn from his team's drama in net.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2008Who will skate in the blue ice for the Habs?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comHabs coach Guy Carbonneau faces a tough decision after a Game 3 loss to Philly -- stick with future star Carey Price or go to untested Jaroslav Halak? Scott Burnside tells us what he learned about the Canadiens netminding after Monday's game.
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