Power Play: Laraque a hindrance?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comHow Georges Laraque still finds NHL employment befuddles us. And why is Thanksgiving a true postseason barometer?
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009So, does Mats belong in the Hall?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comNow that Mats Sundin has announced his retirement, the Hall of Fame debate begins. And the fact that he never made it to the Cup finals could get in his way.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009For some, change must come (quickly)
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comA 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, 2009Free agency: Top forwards
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWith 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, 2009Hiring Crawford a big mistake for Stars
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWith Marc Crawford becoming the new coach in Dallas, it is a step down on almost every level from what Dave Tippett brought to the table.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009Capitals still stinging over penalty calls; teams prepare for back-to-back meetings
Scott BurnsidePITTSBURGH -- The Washington Capitals were still ruminating Thursday about the disparity in the penalty calls against them in Game 3. The Caps were pe...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 07, 2009Top players to watch in '09 playoffs
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comScott Burnside gives you 10 players to watch as these playoffs unfold.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2009First-round breakdown: Wings-Jackets
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009GMs? Yes, many of them got into a fight or two
Scott Burnside...also found himself engaged with notorious Philadelphia enforcer Dave Schultz one night in front of the Vancouver Canucks' net. "That wasn't very productive," Tallon said. And then, there was Brian Burke, who jumped...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 11, 2009How deadline impacts playoff picture
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Midseason report: Team-by-team grades
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs we hit the All-Star break, here's a breakdown of where teams stand.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2009Sabres' rise, and the playoff picture
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhat does history tell us about this season's playoff picture? What is behind the Sabres' surprise run? Those are just a few of the things Scott Burnside wonders about this week.
Story | Conversation | January 19, 2009Our 'Star' list more fun than a root canal
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comRoot 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.
Story | Conversation | January 07, 2009Power Play: A mess for Gretzky, NHL
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Storylines, scrutiny at Canada camp
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comFrom 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, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "vancouver canucks" make the list?