Biron existing just on edge of respect
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIn some ways, Martin Biron is like the Flyers, existing just on the edge of respect. But as the Flyers' series rolls on against the Penguins, the goalie is proving critics wrong.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009Penguins simply a mess in Game 5
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comInstead of showing the sense of purpose that marked their play through the first three rounds of the playoffs last season, the Penguins turned in a strangely dispassionate performance in Game 5.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2009This series now smashmouth hockey
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Flyers-Penguins series may not have started out as a tough-guy competition, but that's how it may finish, with the toughest team moving on to the second round.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2009Hits flying between Kunitz and Timonen, but is anyone talking about it?
Scott Burnside...had either hit or grazed Timonen's head with his forearm or elbow. Following the play, Scott Hartnell chased Kunitz down at the other end of the ice and the two fought. Timonen ended...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 19, 2009Checking in before Game 2: Carcillo reax, Fleury
Scott Burnside...fine." 'The Hair' checks in One player looking forward to Game 2 will be Philadelphia's Scott Hartnell, who has been answering questions about the Flyers' discipline issues since taking three minor penalties and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 17, 2009Game 1 all about making statement
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIf the opening game of a playoff series is always about making a statement, the Penguins' message Wednesday night was, "We're back."
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009First-round breakdown: Pens vs. Flyers
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFor the second straight season, these intrastate rivals will meet in the playoffs. Philly is sporting a healthier lineup than last postseason, but can it still shut down Pittsburgh's towering trio of centers?
Story | Conversation | April 12, 2009Future uncertain for Kariya in St. Louis and Quinn in the NHL
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIs Paul Kariya finished with the Blues? Is Pat Quinn on the road back to the NHL? Scott Burnside answers these and other questions in the Five Things we want to know this week.
Story | Conversation | December 29, 2008How does East stand up? Potential boon in Tampa; doom in Toronto
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comGeneral managers mortgaged millions of dollars and committed to longer terms than most marriages during the first week of free agency. Here's a look at where the Eastern Conference teams stack up.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2008Malone just like Pittsburgh -- blue-collar tough, hometown proud
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comRyan Malone has had to prove himself his entire career to show the hockey world he wasn't just a "daddy pick." Now, the Pittsburgh native is having the last laugh in his first trip to the Cup finals.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008Heading into Cup finals, our top candidates for playoff MVP
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs the Cup finals begin Saturday, our attention turns to those players whose performances have been stellar, superlative, Conn Smythe Trophy-worthy. Here are our top candidates.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008Line changes working for Penguins, Flyers
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhat are the five things we learned Thursday? Those line changes worked for the Flyers and Penguins and we're still questioning some non-calls.
Story | Conversation | May 16, 2008Win or lose, Flyers have come a long way
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Flyers are not dead yet, but history and momentum are not on their side. Still, you have to give credit to a team that has traveled beyond expectations this season.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008Penguins bury opponents in avalanche of momentum
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Penguins are a snowball rolling downhill over opponents.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2008Physical Penguins toss down the gauntlet to Flyers
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comPittsburgh threw down the gauntlet to the Flyers when they flattened Philly 4-2 on Friday to open up a 1-0 game lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
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