NHL -- Colorado Avalanche's Erik Johnson leading team's turn around
Erik Johnson's All-Star invitation is a nice acknowledgment of the challenges the Avalanche's defenseman met, writes ESPN.com's Scott Burnside.
View ArticleNHL -- How the teams would look under proposed Ryder Cup-type international...
What would the teams look like for the proposed Ryder Cup-type format for the NHL's international series? Scott Burnside picks them.
View Article2015 NHL All-Star Game -- Spectacular lessons we learned in Columbus
At the end of the day, the All-Star Game isn't about anything that resembles an actual hockey game, but it isn't supposed to be, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleNHL -- Arizona Coyotes see bright future in prospects
Whether you call it a retool, a burn down or a reset, it seems pretty clear the Arizona Coyotes must follow the path of building around their prospects, Scott Burnside writes.
View ArticleDebate: What's Evander Kane's trade value?
Evander Kane was a no-show for the Winnipeg Jets' game against the Vancouver Canucks because of an incident with teammates earlier that day. Scott Bur...
View ArticleNHL -- Looking back at bad predictions for 2014-15 NHL season
With most teams now looking at the final 10 games of their regular season schedule, it's time for a little introspection and perhaps a little eating of some humble pie as we ponder the things we did...
View ArticleNHL -- Q&A with Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby
Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby was downright buoyant as he candidly discussed the Pens' shiny past, unsettled future and his home-court shuffleboard edge.
View ArticleWhat would Connor McDavid mean to the Oilers?
And so the initial drama has likely been resolved regarding the destination of super-prospect Connor McDavid (and likely super-prospect Part Deux Jack...
View ArticleGame 2's effort proves that these aren't last season's Penguins
PITTSBURGH -- It is one thing for ownership or management to demand a change in culture or identity. And it is another thing to change your personn...
View ArticleW2W4: Rangers at Penguins, Game 3
PITTSBURGH -- The Eastern Conference first-round series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers shifts to Pittsburgh for Game 3 Monda...
View ArticleRapid Reaction: Rangers 2, Penguins 1
PITTSBURGH -- The New York Rangers proved why they were the NHL's best road team during the regular season in squeaking out a 2-1 win over the Pittsbu...
View ArticleRangers give Penguins very little in exerting dominance
PITTSBURGH -- It turns out that what we saw in Game 2 was just a momentary variation in the narrative that goes like this: The New York Rangers are go...
View ArticleW2W4: Rangers at Penguins, Game 4
PITTSBURGH -- The Eastern Conference first-round series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers is at the Consol Energy Center for Ga...
View ArticleRangers add another block to the foundation with Game 4 OT win
PITTSBURGH -- The nature of the playoffs is that for those teams that advance into the conference finals and beyond these first-round games will in so...
View ArticleNHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - Where do Pittsburgh Penguins go from here?
In spite of having two of the best players in the world in captain Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the Penguins must figure out how they can prevent even further erosion.
View ArticleDraft primer: McDavid, Eichel won't be only drama kings this weekend
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- What a week for the National Hockey League. The NHL formally opened the expansion process in Las Vegas on Wednesday, virtu...
View ArticleRapid Reaction: What's next for Edmonton Oilers' No. 1 pick Connor McDavid?
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- With the Edmonton Oilers jersey officially on Connor McDavid's shoulders, the future officially begins. Not since Sidney C...
View ArticleWho got better end of Phil Kessel trade?
At the end of the day, the Toronto Maple Leafs believed they would be be a better team without Phil Kessel, their most consistent goal-producer and mo...
View ArticleWho is the Penguins' most important player?
Declaring your team's most important player is not a simple thing. It's not always the most valuable guy or the highest points producer. It is the pla...
View ArticleWho should lead YoungStars team at World Cup of Hockey?
Combining a group of young players from two countries is no easy feat. Scott Burnside and Craig Custance debate who should put together the YoungStars...
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