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Power Play: Niittymaki the answer

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

A 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

Habs, Bruins trying to find way

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Montreal's revamped lineup is still finding its way. Boston's depleted lineup is trying to rebound. It's a clash of rivals in our Game of the Week.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Power Play: A mess for Gretzky, NHL

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

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?

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

The NHL's growing injury list

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

We're not even a month into this NHL season, and the star-studded injury list keeps growing. How are teams dealing with the lineup holes? Scott Burnside checks in.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Power Play: Rangers, Theo, cap play

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Canada camp, Day 1: Early line combinations and a new-look defense

Scott Burnside

...Vincent Lecavalier-Jeff Carter Simon Gagne-Jonathan Toews-Martin St. Louis Chris Pronger-Drew Doughty Dion Phaneuf...when you gather 46 players as executive director Steve Yzerman has done ... like Francois Beauchemin. Does it...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 24, 2009

Storylines, scrutiny at Canada camp

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

From who will be captain to who will mind the net, the Canadian Olympic orientation camp won't be short of storylines or scrutiny.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009

2009-10 NHL matchups to watch

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The 2009-10 NHL schedule is out. And there's plenty to pay attention to, from the Penguins' banner-raising game to the debut of No. 1 draft pick John Tavares.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009

For some, change must come (quickly)

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

A look at some teams that still have some work to do as the free-agency period quickly gives way to the dog days of summer.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009

Trades, rumors and who'll be No. 1

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

NHL draft week isn't always about the actual draft. Here are the top storylines to watch, from the top overall pick and beyond.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009

Free agency: Top forwards

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

With the start of free agency next week (July 1), we take a look at the top free agents available. Here are the forwards.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009

Top players to watch in '09 playoffs

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2009

Ready? Sullivan's play says 'you bet'

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

After spending almost two years fighting through what looked to be a career-ending back injury, Steve Sullivan is helping lead the Predators toward an equally implausible playoff berth.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009

What to make of top teams' hiccups

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Will the recent struggles of Boston, San Jose and Detroit give other teams in the playoff hunt hope? It's one of the 5 Things Scott Burnside is wondering about this week.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009

How deadline impacts playoff picture

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The trade deadline is over and now the push for the playoffs begins. We look at the postseason picture for all 30 teams, whether trending up, down or merely treading water.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009