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Power Play: Laraque a hindrance?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

How Georges Laraque still finds NHL employment befuddles us. And why is Thanksgiving a true postseason barometer?

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

So, does Mats belong in the Hall?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Now 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, 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

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

Hiring Crawford a big mistake for Stars

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

With 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, 2009

Capitals still stinging over penalty calls; teams prepare for back-to-back meetings

Scott Burnside

PITTSBURGH -- 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, 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

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

GMs? 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, 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

Midseason report: Team-by-team grades

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

As we hit the All-Star break, here's a breakdown of where teams stand.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2009

Sabres' rise, and the playoff picture

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

What 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, 2009

Our 'Star' list more fun than a root canal

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Root 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, 2009

Now that it's over, let's take the Sundin saga for what it was -- a sham

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

We waited and waited, and finally Mats Sundin made his decision. But the whole process has revealed Sundin to be the exact entity he insisted he wasn't 10 months ago -- a hired gun.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2008

Money and Sundin, coach of the year candidates and NHL parity

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Is 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, 2008