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Here's a look at some top end players who have another year left on their deals who could be in play this week, writes Scott Burnside.

Stock UpCam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes: The Canes control their playoff destiny, and it's no surprise that netminder Cam Ward, a former playoff MVP, has been at the heart of the squad's unlikely late-season surge. Ward is 5-1-1 in his last seven games...

Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun break down the playoff race at the bottom of the East and preview Thursday's matchup between Carey Price's Habs and Jaroslav Halak's Blues. Burnside: Good day, my friend. Got to thank the Carolina Hurricanes and th...

After the fans had their final say Tuesday, Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun filled out their 2011 NHL All-Star rosters in our first ESPN.com All-Star draft. And there is a lot on the line for our two gurus (see what's in store for them after they...

After the fans had their final say Tuesday, Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun filled out their 2011 NHL All-Star rosters in our first ESPN.com All-Star draft. And there is a lot on the line for our two gurus (see what's in store for them after they...

Ah those popular Pittsburgh Penguins continue to collect points in the standings and votes in the All-Star voting universe with just one week left in the fan balloting portion of the 2011 All-Star selections. Led by captain Sidney Crosby (how ofte...

Ah those popular Pittsburgh Penguins continue to collect points in the standings and votes in the All-Star voting universe with just one week left in the fan balloting portion of the 2011 All-Star selections. Led by captain Sidney Crosby (how ofte...

All we need is for Pittsburgh fans to start penciling in Pascal Dupuis or Chris Kunitz and Brooks Orpik and the All-Star Game in Raleigh next month will be an all-Penguin affair. No surprise that captain Sidney Crosby is the run-away leader in vot...

All we need is for Pittsburgh fans to start penciling in Pascal Dupuis or Chris Kunitz and Brooks Orpik and the All-Star Game in Raleigh next month will be an all-Penguin affair. No surprise that captain Sidney Crosby is the run-away leader in vot...

Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun look back at the first quarter of the season and hand out grades for all 30 NHL teams.

Ah, the freedom of choice. For the second week in a row, voters are blazing their own trail by writing in a bevy of potential NHL All-Stars, starting with the two top vote-getting goaltenders, Montreal's red-hot Carey Price and sensational Philade...

Ah, the freedom of choice. For the second week in a row, voters are blazing their own trail by writing in a bevy of potential NHL All-Stars, starting with the two top vote-getting goaltenders, Montreal's red-hot Carey Price and sensational Philade...

Which team sits at the head of the NHL class? Scott Burnside hands out his grades for all 30 teams.

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?

The Rangers' and Jackets' surprising play. The latest on the mess within the union. Scott Burnside rants on these topics and more, including his "what to watch" list for this week.

Scott Burnside previews the 2009-10 season for the New York Rangers.