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For years the face of the Calgary Flames, veteran forward Jarome Iginla finds that he fits well in Pittsburgh, too, writes Scott Burnside

The Penguins are more than Sidney Crosby and a dynamic offense, and that is just one of five reasons Scott Burnside cites for Pittsburgh being the favorite going into the playoffs.

CHICAGO -- If it's possible to have a perfect press box storm, this might have been it. Not that a clash between two of the best teams in the Western Conference, both of whom have definite Stanley Cup plans, wouldn't provide enough drama on its ow...

Scott Burnside reviews the big firings, hirings and signings since we last saw some hockey.

NEW YORK -- There is something more circular than arc-like about the path Mike Commodore's career has taken. Seven years ago, the big defenseman was coming off a trip to the 2004 Stanley Cup finals with the Calgary Flames when coach and GM Darryl ...

While it's true there is something to be said for hanging out with the most recognizable of all sports' trophies, the keepers of the Cup are not just glorified security guards but rather have to marry the iron fist and the velvet glove, writes Scott Burnside.

Undrafted, unwanted early in his career, St. Louis has a fierceness about him, even as he barrels toward his 36th birthday, that leaves his teammates in awe and his team one win from an improbable trip to the 2011 Stanley Cup finals.

1. Here's what we love about Montreal coach Jacques Martin, apart from his rapier-like wit: He has no compunctions about yanking netminder Jaroslav Halak the moment things go sideways. Some will view this as some sort of punishment, or a statement ab...

Just weeks ago, Calgary looked to be a power in the West playoff picture. Now? Not so much. And Scott Burnside believes the Flames will fall flat, even against a young and inexperienced Blackhawks club.

Before they can play, they must talk. And talk the Red Wings and Penguins did Friday. They talked of experience and lack thereof, the pressure and delight of the finals. But all these things will be moot as soon as the series begins Saturday night.

The Sharks have been playoff underachievers the past few seasons. But this time around, thanks to a late-season roll, San Jose seems ready for a long postseason run.

Scott Burnside ranks the 30 NHL coaches heading into the first few weeks of the season.

At least one Stanley Cup finalist is not experiencing a hangover, and it's not who you think.

The NHL season was supposed to start on October 13. Here's a few things we might have seen if it did.

Capturing the Cup requires big players making big plays. Here are the players who'll be thrust into the spotlight.