Power Play: Niittymaki the answer
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comA longtime backup the perfect tonic in Tampa Bay? Thus is the case for Antero Niittymaki, whose pristine play between the pipes has the Lightning on a tear.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009'It's the greatest honor ever'
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comBrett Hull's hockey résumé doesn't come close to matching his personality, but the two go hand in hand. One of the NHL's most gifted scorers was also one of its most outspoken players.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Power Play: Rangers, Theo, cap play
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe 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.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009Camps confirm Hawks' status in NHL
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFirings, signings, arrests. It has been a bizarre summer in Chicago. But the Olympic camps showed what was lost amid the offseason turmoil: The Hawks might be the favorites to reach the Cup finals.
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009Money and Sundin, coach of the year candidates and NHL parity
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIs it all about the money for Mats Sundin? Who are the front-runners for coach of the year? Parity in the NHL? Just a few of the things Scott Burnside is scratching his head over this week.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2008More bad news for Stars, more thoughts on Roy, more yawns for All-Star Game
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhat does Brenden Morrow's injury mean for the Stars? Should the Canadiens have really honored Patrick Roy? Those are some of the 5 things we want to know heading into this week.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008Centennial celebration reminds me why I loved hockey, Habs in first place
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comScott Burnside may have moved on from his childhood obsession with the Montreal Canadiens, but his memories are still a part of his identity.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008Too young to lead the Blackhawks? Toews says: Bring it on
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comJonathan Toews is the youngest captain in Hawks history. Too much pressure for a 20-year-old? With a hard-as-nails work ethic and some striking parallels to one Stevie Y, this kid says: Bring it on.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008Training camp questions: Western Conference
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs NHL training camps open up this week, we take a look at where each team stands. Here is our take, and questions, on the Western Conference.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008Is it Bowman's turn with the Cup, or the Cup's turn with Scotty?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhen it's Scotty Bowman's turn with the Stanley Cup, it's more of a trip back home for the silver chalice, writes Scott Burnside.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2008Bowman's keen eye will boost Hawks' journey back to NHL prominence
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comScotty Bowman's arrival might not immediately catapult the Blackhawks to the Cup finals, but his presence alone will help Chicago become more relevant in the NHL.
Story | Conversation | August 01, 2008Hall debate continues, but for different reasons
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIgor Larionov and Glenn Anderson were the only two players to be selected to the 2008 Hall class. We take a look at them, and those who didn't get a nod.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008Time to clean house in Atlanta, but ownership still in denial
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe Thrashers are on the verge of yet another playoff-less season. Time to clean house, right? Nope, not with this team, whose owners and GM are in complete denial despite their futility.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2008Leafs' limbo driving team into the NHL basement
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comYes, bad play is hurting the Maple Leafs, but not as much as ownership's inability to make a move that will give Toronto at least a chance of getting out of the NHL basement.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2008Maybe we should go retro to find answers to 'offensive' question
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhile many continue to debate the "Where's the offense?" question, they might have to look no farther than the NHL's past for answers.
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