Penguins, league hit jackpot with lottery
Sidney Crosby will go to Pittsburgh with a chance to revive a moribund franchise just like his future boss did 21 years ago.
View ArticleCan Crosby really live up to hype?
Some within the NHL say Sidney Crosby can't possibly live up to the hype. Scott Burnside writes about the Penguins' plans to protect him.
View ArticleBurnside: Eastern Conference camp questions
Sidney Crosby (above) is there. Peter Forsberg is not. Here's what's going at East training camps.
View ArticleBrind'Amour's surprise season no shock to Canes
Although Rod Brind'Amour's successful season is shocking to many in the hockey world, it's no surprise to his teammates.
View ArticleFirst-round breakdown: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes
Both teams like to play up-tempo hockey, but Scott Burnside writes that the Hurricanes have too many weapons to lose to the Canadiens.
View ArticleBurnside: With Forsberg, Preds are clear Cup favorites
With the Peter Forsberg deal, the Preds' David Poile may have become the gutsiest GM in hockey, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleBurnside in the Box: U.S. program needs overhaul, but does anyone care?
You'd never know it by looking at the results, but USA Hockey has had a great deal of success developing players for the NHL. Now if only it could get its act in gear when it comes to the World...
View ArticleWhat will drive Crosby in second trip to playoffs?
Last season, we didn't know what to expect from Sidney Crosby in the playoffs. Now, as he's set to make his second postseason appearance, we give you four things to watch when Sid takes the ice.
View ArticleBurnside's 5 Things: Promotions, ticket sales vex Coyotes
Times are hard enough in Phoenix, where hockey fans are staying away in droves. Worse, by putting the kibosh on a team promotion, the NHL is just piling on, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleAlexei Yashin says a return to the New York Islanders 'might happen'
Four years ago, the New York Islanders decided to pay Alexei Yashin to go away. Now they are in talks with their former captain to bring him back to Long Island.
View ArticleNHL: Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli has had a lot of success
Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has lived much of his professional life in the shadows of near-anonymity in one of the biggest hockey markets in the world. And he's OK with that.
View Article2013 Stanley Cup playoffs - Burnside: Bergeron is making the grade
Fans, teammates can't get enough of center Patrice Bergeron, who came a long way in a short time, writes Scott Burnside.
View Article2013 Stanley Cup playoffs - Burnside: Playing on words in the finals
From here on out, the Stanley Cup finals take a whole new meaning, especially when you figure out that what the players are saying is not necessarily what they mean, writes Scott Burnside.
View Article2013 Hockey Hall of Fame -- Who deserves inclusion
Scott Burnside handicaps the candidates for the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2014.
View ArticleNHL - Hockey Hall of Fame class should also have included Mark Recchi,...
There's no need to begrudge Eric Lindros or the three others named to the Hockey Hall of Fame's 2016 induction class, but this talented trio also deserved to be voted in, Scott Burnside writes.
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