How 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, 2008Oilers trade Torres to Blue Jackets, Pitkanen to Hurricanes
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Edmonton Oilers announced they have traded left wing Raffi Torres to the Columbus Blue Jackets for center Gilbert Brule.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2008Grading Day 1 of free agency
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThere was a frenzy of signings during Day 1 of the free-agency period. Scott Burnside grades the first day of deals.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2008Training camp preview: Western Conference
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs NHL training camps open this week, Scott Burnside gives his burning questions for the Western Conference.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2007Camp chatter: Western Conference breakdown
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWith the preseason in full gear, what questions linger in the West? Scott Burnside breaks it down.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2006Canes' Weight practices but doesn't play in Game 7
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comHurricanes center Doug Weight was in full gear for the team's morning skate, but he was not in the lineup for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals against Edmonton.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2006Game 7: Canes' veterans vs. Oilers' unsung heroes
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comCarolina's veterans will try to keep their team confident, while Edmonton's unheralded heroes will try to fend off the nerves. It's our Game 7 Matchup to Watch.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2006Game 6: Canes' power play vs. Oilers' agitators
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Canes will be trying to score on the power play, while the Oilers' pests will be trying to stay out of the box. It's our Game 5 Matchup to Watch.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2006Things to ponder: TV, Wards, no guarantees
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe extra off-day at the Stanley Cup finals has made our Scott Burnside a little loopy, loopy for pucks, that is. Here are his 10 things to ponder heading into Saturday's Game 6.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2006Canes won't reveal Game 6 status of Weight, Ward
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIt's unknown whether injuries sustained in Game 5 to forward Doug Weight or defenseman Aaron Ward will keep them out of the lineup for Saturday's sixth game against the Oilers.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2006Game 2 matchup: Canes defenders vs. Oilers forwards
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comSomething enabled Edmonton to take an early lead in Game 1, its ability to penetrate Carolina's blue line. Can the Oilers do it again? It's our matchup to watch for Game 2.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2006Oilers overcome odds to reach Cup finals
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIt took 81 regular-season games for Edmonton to clinch a playoff spot. Now, it's four wins from its first Cup since 1990, writes Scott Burnside.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2006Conference finals: A look at the coaches
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comScott Burnside looks at the coaches of the four conference finalists, how they got here and how they've earned their keep.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2006Conference finals breakdown: Ducks vs. Oilers
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comScott Burnside writes that the Western Conference finals could simply come down to the battle between defensemen Chris Pronger and Scott Niedermayer.
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