NHL - 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs: Something is amiss with Pittsburgh Penguins...
Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby's scoring struggles are every bit as mystifying as you might expect, writes ESPN.com's Scott Burnside. But it doesn't mean he's not being effective.
View ArticleNHL - 2014 Stanley Cup finals: Los Angeles Kings' Anze Kopitar getting...
The world might just be realizing it, but Anze Kopitar has always played a man's hockey game on both ends of the ice, Scott Burnside writes.
View Article2014-15 NHL season preview -- Five regular-season storylines to watch
Scott Burnside looks at five big storylines to watch during the 2014-15 season, including imbalance between the conferences, Mike Babcock's contract situation and changes to the NHL's international...
View Article2014-15 NHL season preview -- Heat is on Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby...
Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby both face tests this season in trying to revive franchises whose failures led to wholesale changes this past offseason, writes ESPN.com's Scott Burnside.
View ArticleNHL -- The early-season surprises and disappointments so far this season
It's still early, but not too early to look at the biggest surprises (Jets, Vladimir Tarasenko) and disappointments (Kings, Avalanche) so far this season.
View ArticleNHL -- Top moments of the calendar year 2014
Trade-deadline deals, playoff upsets and heartbreak also stood out from the calendar year
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 ArticleNHL trade deadline -- Five teams that need to get a deal done
Five teams need to make a deal before Monday at 3 p.m. ET to have a chance of spurring on a championship run, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleNHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs: Anaheim Ducks vs. Winnipeg Jets
The joke is on the rest of the hockey world now that the Jets have sneaked into the playoffs. But the Ducks will not be laughing as these two collide in the first round.
View ArticleNHL -- Hiring of Peter Chiarelli signals big culture change for Edmonton Oilers
New GM and president of hockey operations Peter Chiarelli will bring a much-needed new mindset to the once-proud Edmonton Oilers franchise.
View ArticleBlackhawks prove once again they are true kings of the throne
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Oh, there are pretenders and challengers to the throne, and strategists and theorists forever concocting plans about how to get to ...
View ArticleNHL - Several players are facing what could be their last chances in 2015-16
You can't always spot a player who's getting his last shot in the NHL, but heading into the upcoming season, some big-name players seem to be running out of chances.
View ArticleNHL - 2016 World Cup of Hockey - Team Europe roster projections
If a few current hot streaks turn out to be long-term developments, Team Europe's roster could be chock full of players on a roll by the time the World Cup rolls around.
View ArticleBurnside: Road stumble raises new questions about the Stars
A flying start had the Stars shooting for the moon, but a lackluster road trip has brought them down to earth as they look to convince people they are a legitimate Cup contender.
View ArticleTeam USA to feature 12 players from 2014 Sochi Olympics team
Team USA's entry into the World Cup of Hockey will bear a strong resemblance to their Sochi Olympic entry as 12 of the 16 players announced Wednesday are holdovers from the 2014 team.
View ArticleNHL -- 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - Pittsburgh Penguins led by rookie goalie...
A couple of Matts who are 18 years apart came together to give the Penguins a key win and a 2-1 series lead over the Rangers.
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