Olympic teams face injury dilemma
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comOlympic contenders will start to finalize their hockey rosters in the coming days, but will injuries to NHLers get in the way of their fielding the best team possible?
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009Kings put success into perspective
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Kings are currently one of the league's top teams. Can such a young squad not get ahead of itself and stay focused on the task at hand? L.A. will be tested in Thursday's Game of the Week.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009Power Play: Laraque a hindrance?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comHow Georges Laraque still finds NHL employment befuddles us. And why is Thanksgiving a true postseason barometer?
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009Power Play: Niittymaki the answer
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comA 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, 2009Canada camp, Day 3: Coaching staff shakes up lines, defensive pairings
Scott Burnside...forwards after Simon Gagne's departure Tuesday.) Forwards (Group II) Patrick Marleau-Vincent Lecavalier-Daniel Cleary Ryan Smyth-Jason Spezza-Patrick Sharp Eric Staal-Joe Thornton-Jeff Carter Milan Lucic-Derek Roy-Corey Perry...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 26, 2009Smyth looking to play role of veteran; Spezza, Niedermayer look to right wrongs
Scott Burnside...gold, and obviously here in Canada, everyone wants to call it pressure," Los Angeles Kings forward Ryan Smyth said. "They can call it pressure, but I think it's just something to thrive on...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 24, 2009For some, change must come (quickly)
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comA look at some teams that still have some work to do as the free-agency period quickly gives way to the dog days of summer.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009Trades, rumors and who'll be No. 1
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comNHL draft week isn't always about the actual draft. Here are the top storylines to watch, from the top overall pick and beyond.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009Osgood, Miller and the trade deadline
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Detroit Red Wings are hoping a recent break will help Chris Osgood improve in net, but do they have a Plan B?
Story | Conversation | February 23, 2009Stories and snapshots from Hockey Hall of Fame weekend
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comScott Burnside checks in from Toronto with some snapshots from Monday's ceremony and the weekend of Hockey Hall of Fame festivities.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008What lines are working? Depends on who's figured out the puzzle
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFinding a solid line is like putting together a puzzle. So far, some teams have figured it out, while others are moving around the pieces to create the right chemistry.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2008Training 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, 2008With Nolan move, Isles go from feel-good story to laughingstock
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comOn Monday, Islanders GM Garth Snow and coach Ted Nolan decided to part ways because of "philosophical differences." It turned one of the NHL's great feel-good stories from two seasons ago into just another power struggle, leaving the erstwhile coach and Snow more than a little soiled and making the team the butt of jokes around the hockey world -- again.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008Will Bolts' moves be a 'success' or a 'bomb'? Time will tell
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Lightning have new owners. They now have a new coach in Barry Melrose. Vincent Lecavalier is on the verge of signing a new deal. So, how will things turn out in Tampa Bay? Time will tell.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2008Second-round breakdown: Red Wings vs. Avalanche
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comJose Theodore's strong play in net and Joe Sakic's leadership will help Colorado go the distance, but Scott Burnside says Detroit's overall depth will be the winning factor in this matchup of old rivals.
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