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Power Play: It's all about the goalies

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Marty Turco is thriving under a new schedule in Dallas, while Steve Mason hasn't gotten over the sophomore slump. Scott Burnside breaks it down in his weekly Power Play.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Power Play: B's up, Flyers down

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

What's behind the recent struggles from the Flyers and sudden success from the B's? Scott Burnside breaks it down in his weekly Power Play.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Power Play: Laraque a hindrance?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

How Georges Laraque still finds NHL employment befuddles us. And why is Thanksgiving a true postseason barometer?

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Power Play: NHL once again falls short

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The NHL always makes noise about cracking down on blows to the head and hits from behind. Then, we see the incidents from this past weekend with Darcy Tucker and David Booth. Again, the league is falling short.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Discontent early on for Sharks, Capitals

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Sharks-Capitals. A matchup that should provide no shortage of offense and star power. But the teams are mirror images of mild discontent so far this season and Thursday's tilt will certainly be a test.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

'Youth' no longer excuse for Ovie, others

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Cup is once again up for grabs. And the Penguins' win has changed the rules. There are no excuses anymore for Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the league's young stars.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009

This is last shot for Heatley, GM Wilson

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

With San Jose's acquisition of Dany Heatley, everyone's reputation is on the line at the Shark Tank, starting with GM Doug Wilson's.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2009

Sharks can't elude past at Canada camp

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Summer always seems to be the longest season for San Jose, even at the Canadian Olympic orientation camp, as the long shadow of failure dogs the Sharks in attendance.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2009

Camp's out, but auditions just beginning

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The U.S. Olympic orientation camp is over. Now, the auditions begin for the American hopefuls hoping to earn a trip to Vancouver.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 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

Hiring Crawford a big mistake for Stars

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

With Marc Crawford becoming the new coach in Dallas, it is a step down on almost every level from what Dave Tippett brought to the table.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009

Long shots spark new coaching trend

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

In a series that's been all about the "can't-miss" kids, it's ironic those stars are being coached by two men who were nothing but long shots.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2009

Stakes higher, but rookie brings it again

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

There are moments that can define games in such a talent-packed series like the Caps-Pens East semifinal. Simeon Varlamov provided one of them in Saturday's opener.

Story | Conversation | May 02, 2009

Hockey finally has meaningful matchup

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Crosby and Malkin versus Ovechkin. It's a Bird vs. Magic type of matchup that hockey has missed out on to this point. Scott Burnside explains why the hype is real.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2009

Sharks not destined for greatness

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

In the wake of yet another stunning playoff collapse by the San Jose Sharks, we've come to the conclusion that this team will never make it to the Cup finals.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2009