Training 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, 2007Our picks for this season's NHL awards
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe NHL revealed the finalists for its regular-season awards. Here's a look at the nominees and who should win the hardware.
Story | Conversation | May 01, 2007Rating the impact of these top deadline deals
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhich teams won big? Which dropped the ball? Scott Burnside rates the top trade deadline deals.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2007Sabres will be hard to catch in the East
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAt the All-Star break, Scott Burnside reviews the Eastern Conference and predicts how each team will finish the season.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2007What does NHL want All-Star Game to represent?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhen the NHL unveiled the All-Star reserves this weekend, Scott Burnside was confused. What exactly does the league want this game to represent?
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2007Who will round out All-Star rosters
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comSure, we know the starters, but who else will be in Dallas on Jan. 24? Our experts give their picks.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2007From Tocchet to turkeys talking, 2006 had it all
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFrom flopping Flyers to fitful fans, there was no shortage of crazy stories in 2006. Fortunately, Scott Burnside documented them.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "rod brind amour" make the list?
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