Everyone's getting what they want in Toronto, and that's a bad thing
Everyone is getting what they want in Toronto. Mats Sundin will stay with an underachieving team that has no chance of making the playoffs, and fans get a 37-year-old captain who declined to help the...
View ArticleForsberg wagering reputation, legacy on his latest NHL mission
In agreeing to return to the NHL, Peter Forsberg may have risked far more than the Avs. All Colorado put up was money and hope; Forsberg has wagered his reputation and legacy.
View ArticleTrade deadline: How it impacts teams' playoff picture
Here's the post-deadline look at the playoff picture and whether teams are trending up, trending down or merely treading water.
View ArticleBurnside in the Box: Who's on the coaching hot seat?
Playoff races dominate the headlines this time of year. So do coaching rumors. We tell you which bench bosses are really starting to feel the heat.
View ArticleBurnside: Memorable moments from the regular season
As we prepare for the playoffs, Scott Burnside reviews some of the more memorable stories from the regular season.
View ArticleFirst-round breakdown: Red Wings vs. Predators
The Predators showed a lot of heart and determination in sealing up a playoff berth, but their postseason trip will be very short, thanks to the top-seeded Red Wings.
View ArticleFirst-round breakdown: Wild vs. Avalanche
The Avalanche fought their way into the postseason, but the Wild's special teams may be too much for Colorado to handle.
View ArticleSecond-round breakdown: Red Wings vs. Avalanche
Jose Theodore's strong play in net and Joe Sakic's leadership will help Colorado go the distance, but Scott Burnside says Detroit's overall depth will be the winning factor in this matchup of old rivals.
View ArticleFlyers' blown lead in Game 1 may be detrimental
The Flyers began Game 1 of their conference semifinals versus the Canadiens the same way they ended the previous round: on fire. But they were unable to maintain the momentum, and it may ultimately...
View ArticleWho will skate in the blue ice for the Habs?
Habs coach Guy Carbonneau faces a tough decision after a Game 3 loss to Philly -- stick with future star Carey Price or go to untested Jaroslav Halak? Scott Burnside tells us what he learned about the...
View ArticleQuick end to series could mark end of NHL road for Shanny, Jagr
For some, a 3-0 series hole comes with the knowledge that the end is near and might be not just the end of a game and season but the end of a career. That reality faces Jaromir Jagr and Brendan Shanahan.
View ArticleCrosby, Malkin need to maintain composure to close out series
Henrik Lundqvist has not played nearly as poorly as some think. And the Rangers finally have figured out that a physical style and pressure work versus the Pens. What does it all mean? This series is...
View ArticleAfter amazing start to playoffs, Malkin struggling versus Flyers
As the Eastern Conference finals shift back to Pittsburgh, the biggest question facing the Penguins is this: Has Evgeni Malkin hit the wall?
View ArticleBurnside's Power Play: Does Laraque belong on the ice?
How Georges Laraque still finds NHL employment befuddles us. And why is Thanksgiving a true postseason barometer?
View ArticleNHL - Scott Burnside: New coach Patrick Roy is bringing fire back to Colorado...
Patrick Roy is bringing his legendary intensity to the Avalanche bench, writes Scott Burnside. Get ready, NHL.
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