Top players to watch in '09 playoffs

Scott Burnside gives you 10 players to watch as these playoffs unfold.

Our 'Star' list more fun than a root canal

Root canals? They might be more fun than the NHL All-Star Game. So, with that in mind, we have our own special rosters for our own star-studded event.

Anderson's Hall wait is over, but timing was everything

Glenn Anderson's Hall of Fame nod shows it's never too late to correct mistakes, never too late for perceptions, if not people, to change and never too late to end up where you belong.

Past Canadiens magic a haunting reminder

A century of Canadiens glory continues to create high expectations in Montreal.

Training camp questions: Eastern Conference

As NHL training camps open up this week, we take a look at where each team stands. First up, our take, and questions, on the Eastern Conference.

Veteran Joseph shows he's got life in those pads

A dazzling young superstar was finally kept in check versus the Flyers while a 41-year-old goalie was the saving grace in Calgary. Scott Burnside unleashes the five most significant revelations from Sunday's action.

First-round breakdown: Canadiens vs. Bruins

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.

The outdoors are great, but this should not become a regular NHL fixture

Yes, the Winter Classic gave the NHL and fans everything they wanted, including a 'storybook' ending. But Scott Burnside says there should be some pause with this type of event before the next one rolls along.

Top story lines for 2007-08 season

Scott Burnside takes a look at the top story lines for the upcoming NHL season.

Training camp preview: Eastern Conference

As NHL training camps open this week, Scott Burnside gives his burning questions for the Eastern Conference.

Yes, there is a calmer side to Therrien

Michel Therrien's reputation doesn't exactly inspire warm, fuzzy thoughts, but the reality is the Pens coach is the calmer sort, dedicated to his family.

Part John Madden, part Rush Limbaugh, hockey curmudgeon Don Cherry keeps an entire nation on edge .

'Coach' Roy surprising critics, friends alike

Patrick Roy wasn't exactly the most popular player in the NHL, just ask Jeremy Roenick. But in his new role as coach, Roy's true self is coming to the surface.

Camp chatter: Eastern Conference breakdown

Meanwhile, what questions linger in the Eastern Conference? Scott Burnside comes up with a few answers.

Part IV -- Top games

In the fourth installment of our five-part series, we look at the top games of all time.