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Lucky Luc was consummate teammate

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

On the heels of his induction into the Hall, Luc Robitaille, the most prolific scoring left winger in the game, is all about Los Angeles and, more specifically, all about the Los Angeles Kings.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Here's why Euro trips are still worth it

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Some will continue to argue over the merit of having the NHL teams opening their seasons in Europe, but the Red Wings' trip to Sweden is proof it's still worth it.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

What to watch for in Game 5: How effective will Datsyuk be in return?

Scott Burnside

DETROIT -- Here are things we will be looking out for in tonight's Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 06, 2009

Second-round preview: Wings vs. Ducks

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Ducks display a bunch of weapons against most teams in the NHL. But playing against the Red Wings is a whole different story.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009

First-round breakdown: Wings-Jackets

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Jackets are making their first trip to the playoffs. The Red Wings are trying to repeat as Cup champs. But Scott Burnside says, even with questions surrounding Detroit's goaltending, it shouldn't struggle in this opener.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2009

Ducks, Canucks and the wacky West

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

How do you make sense of the West playoff picture? Is there a goalie dilemma in Anaheim? Scott Burnside checks in on this and more in this week's 5 Things.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2009

5 Things: How Hossa's faring in Detroit, and why some teams don't get it

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

How is Marian Hossa faring in Detroit? Why are some teams incapable of change? Those are some of the 5 things we want to know heading into this week.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008

Who will play hero next? Here's our list of Game 6 candidates

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

With Game 6 set for tonight and a host of potential heroes waiting in the wings, here are our picks for players who could steal the limelight from the big guns.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2008

Determination, and a little fate, lead O'Halloran to hockey's grand stage

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

By all accounts, Dan O'Halloran shouldn't be here. He survived a near-fatal shooting and strived to become an NHL referee. Now, he's on the ice for his second straight Stanley Cup finals.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2008

With Holmstrom's status up in air, Wings could face serious test

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The big news on the eve of Saturday's Game 4 was the status of Tomas Holmstrom. If he doesn't play, the Wings will be without one of their best players and will face their biggest test of the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2008

Crosby, Penguins finally show they belong in this series

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

After losing the first two games of the Stanley Cup finals, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins finally showed they belonged after their Game 3 win at home.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008

So this is what experience looks like

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

All of the pre-Cup finals talk pinned the Red Wings' experience against the Penguins' talented youth. In Saturday's opener, we saw exactly what all the hubbub was about.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2008

Lineups, experience, nerves, panic … all on tap on eve of finals

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2008

Stanley Cup finals breakdown: Red Wings vs. Penguins

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Red Wings will be the toughest opponent yet for the Penguins this postseason. Still, Scott Burnside believes Detroit won't have any answer for Sidney Crosby and Co.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2008

Are the Stars really alive out West? Will Canucks fire Vigneault?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

What are the five things we learned Wednesday? We'll need to see more before we believe Dallas is really alive in the West finals, and there's more drama in the NHL's coaching carousel.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2008