How to deal with the big 3-0
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Hurricanes showed denial and defiance heading into Game 4 of the East finals, but history shows their chances of coming back from a 3-0 hole are not good.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009Different expectations in East finals
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Canes pulled off two upsets to reach the East finals. The Pens fought through two emotional series. Will either team have trouble getting motivated to play each other?
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2009Top players to watch in '09 playoffs
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comScott Burnside gives you 10 players to watch as these playoffs unfold.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2009Playoffs? The paths for Canes, Jackets
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comCan the Sabres survive any longer without Ryan Miller? Will Carolina and Columbus make the postseason? Scott Burnside wonders about these and other hot topics.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009Sundin, Kovalchuk and a new Norris Trophy threat
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWill the Thrashers trade Ilya Kovalchuk? Will someone other than Mr. Lidstrom win the Norris this season? Those are some of the 5 things we want to know heading into this week.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008More bad news for Stars, more thoughts on Roy, more yawns for All-Star Game
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhat does Brenden Morrow's injury mean for the Stars? Should the Canadiens have really honored Patrick Roy? Those are some of the 5 things we want to know heading into this week.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008Training camp questions: Eastern Conference
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs 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, 2008So this is what it's like when a player becomes a leader
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comPlagued by inconsistent efforts up and down the lineup and dragged down by injury, Carolina saw its conference cushion dwindle. Then, Eric Staal stepped up when his team needed it most.
Story | Conversation | March 20, 2008Which deadline deals will have most impact?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comSo, the smoke is finally clearing on the NHL's annual day of shelf-stocking and dream-building. Winners? Losers? Scott Burnside looks at the top deals.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2008Why is Philly struggling? Here are two reasons all too familiar to Flyers
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIf you're wondering why the Flyers are in the middle of a free fall, you can point to two reasons all to familiar to Philly fans: concussions and the lack of a bona fide No. 1 netminder.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2008With Forsberg out, trades 'logjam' should open
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comNow that Peter Forsberg is out of the running, many NHL teams will go to Plan B, a plan that includes other viable trade options like Mats Sundin and Marian Hossa.
Story | Conversation | February 18, 2008Cautious? Most GMs will be too tempted by Feb. 26 deadline
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comNo matter how often GMs talk about being cautious at trade deadline time, they won't be able to resist the temptation around the Feb. 26 deadline.
Story | Conversation | February 18, 2008Early trades? GMs can't ignore deadlines past
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe trade deadline isn't that far away. If NHL general managers need some advice, Scott Burnside says just look at past deals. It may be better to deal sooner rather than later.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2008Leafs' limbo driving team into the NHL basement
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comYes, bad play is hurting the Maple Leafs, but not as much as ownership's inability to make a move that will give Toronto at least a chance of getting out of the NHL basement.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2008Outdoor air brings 'kid' out of Sabres, Penguins
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comMany have debated whether the outdoor games are worth it. Others have complained that conditions are too harsh for players and fans. But if you saw the players on the ice at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Monday, none of them thought the great outdoors was a drag.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "rod brind amour" make the list?
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