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Power Play: A mess for Gretzky, NHL

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The NHL is stuck in the middle of a financial mess with the game's greatest player and ambassador, Wayne Gretzky. Will the Phoenix sale hamper the league's relationship with The Great One?

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Our summer questions to ponder

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

It's August, the longest month for a hockey fan. The free-agent frenzy is a memory, and training camp is still more than a month away. But our annual (really?) summer questions should help buoy your spirits.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009

For some, change must come (quickly)

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

A 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, 2009

Gomez trade = cap space = Heatley?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Maybe Scott Gomez's trade to Montreal will start the domino effect this free-agency period. Either way, it gives the New York Rangers more cap room to make another move.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009

Trades, rumors and who'll be No. 1

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

NHL 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, 2009

Free agency: Top forwards

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

With the start of free agency next week (July 1), we take a look at the top free agents available. Here are the forwards.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009

The Daily 5: Best player bargains

Scott Burnside

...year-old Pavelski with 23 points in 27 games -- which puts him ahead of Jason Spezza, Saku Koivu, Martin St. Louis and Markus Naslund, among other higher-profile, higher-paid forwards -- and making just...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2008

What lines are working? Depends on who's figured out the puzzle

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Finding 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, 2008

Bruins make statement against Canadiens' domination

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Bruins may have made a statement against the domination of the Canadiens.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008

Story lines to watch: The rookies, the schedule, the coaches and more

Scott Burnside

...Vancouver? What about any of the top-flight potential free agents out of Montreal (Mike Komisarek, Saku Koivu and Alexei Kovalev)? • Which coach goes under the bus first? There is significant pressure...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2008

Penguins, Flyers going down very different paths

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

There are two constants on the road to the Stanley Cup: luck and misfortune. After Sunday's 4-2 win by the Pens, it's clearly the script each team seems destined to follow, according to Scott Burnside.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2008

Second-round breakdown: Canadiens vs. Flyers

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Though the Flyers were able to dispatch Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals, Scott Burnside says Montreal's overall speed will be too much for Philly to handle in the second round.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2008

First-round breakdown: Canadiens vs. Bruins

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

One can't discount the determination and heart shown by the Bruins in getting to this point. But against a tough Montreal squad, Boston's playoff dreams will be short-lived.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2008

Talk, races don't slow down heading into season's final week

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Should the playoffs factor into awards races? Will Jaromir Jagr play in the NHL next season? And what about those Bruins? It's Monday morning and Scott Burnside's gotta rant.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2008

This time around outdoors, there's more at risk for NHL

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

What confronts the NHL in its latest outdoor extravaganza? Creating the carnival without seeing it devolve into a circus.

Story | Conversation | December 31, 2007