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Flyers looking to snap out of another early-season funk

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Flyers' inconsistent start is nothing new. Just look at their start to the 2006-07 season. But can Philly rebound this time around despite its depleted lineup?

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Credibility issues? None so far for Melrose in Tampa Bay

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Plenty of skepticism surrounds the hiring of Barry Melrose as Tampa Bay's new coach, but the Lightning's staff and players aren't showing any signs of frustration.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008

Tocchet returns at critical time for Gretzky, Coyotes

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Rick Tocchet is getting a second chance in the NHL because of Wayne Gretzky's loyalty, but what he decides to do with his second chance is in his hands.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008

Chicago's revival goes beyond rookies Kane and Toews

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Blackhawks are slowly but surely seeing a revival in Chicago. Scott Burnside tells us the comeback goes beyond two kids names Kane and Toews.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2007

Tocchet ban is just, but let's take 'Slap Shot' for what it's worth

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

When we consider that this whole "Operation Slap Shot" wasn't as scandalous as originally presented, Rick Tocchet's two-year ban is a just punishment.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2007

Meeting could decide timetable on Tocchet's ability to return to NHL

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Rick Tocchet will meet with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman this week, sources have confirmed to ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2007

You can take Smyth out of Alberta, but you can't take Alberta out of Smyth

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Even though it's been almost eight months since Ryan Smyth left Edmonton, his return to Alberta looms as a kind of demarcation point, an acknowledgement that the past is the past.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2007

No panic in Detroit, but there's uneasiness in Jersey

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Detroit Red Wings have had trouble selling out playoff games, but Scott Burnside says there's no reason to panic in Hockeytown.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2007

Bettman: It's about hockey, not the markets

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Gary Bettman told the media that the state of the NHL was good. Scott Burnside says, for once, the commissioner was right.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2006

Bertuzzi's past resurfaces at Olympics

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

News and notes from around the Olympic hockey tournament in Torino.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006

Lockout has yet to register

Scott Burnside, Special to ESPN.com

While it's been only a week, the NHL lockout barely is being felt. Worse, it's barely even noticed.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2004

Owners want hard cap; players want luxury tax

Scott Burnside, Special to ESPN.com

The lockout may well be just a starting point for cataclysmic upheaval that may best be likened to hockey's nuclear winter.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2004

Luongo shedding youth label

Scott Burnside, Special to ESPN.com

After years of being labeled as the best young goaltender, Roberto Luongo is focusing on being simply the best.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2004

5 Things: Youthful Kings staying ahead of the curve

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

What has the Kings on the fast track to success? How is it that stalwart goalie Brian Boucher will be relegated to backup while erratic Carey Price is the Habs' top guy? Scott Burnside wants to know.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008

Anderson's Hall wait is over, but timing was everything

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Glenn Anderson's Hall of Fame nod shows it's never too late to correct mistakes, never too late for perceptions, if not people, to change and never too late to end up where you belong.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008