2011 Stanley Cup playoffs: Leadership more than a 'C' for Martin St. Louis
Undrafted, unwanted early in his career, St. Louis has a fierceness about him, even as he barrels toward his 36th birthday, that leaves his teammates in awe and his team one win from an improbable...
View ArticlePittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby returns to the ice for workouts
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby is back on the ice in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as part of his regular summer program, the team and his agent told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review on Thursday.
View ArticleBizarre first period overshadows interesting Flyers-Lightning clash
For those hockey fans who thought they saw the end of civilization as we know it in the early stages of Wednesday's interesting tilt between the Phila...
View Article2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Washington Capitals finally showing mental...
It is one thing to talk about mental toughness as a concept or something that you aspire to have, but it is quite another to see it come to life in Washington, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleNeed to know: Southleast curse prevails
At the beginning of this lockout-shortened NHL season, we projected the Southeast Division to be among the most interesting divisions in the game. Car...
View ArticleNHL - What is next for Tampa Bay Lightning after firing Guy Boucher?
After firing coach Guy Boucher, the question that remains is what is next for general manager Steve Yzerman and the Tampa Bay Lighting, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleNeed to know: Here come the Capitals
After a night that saw Jaromir Jagr score the winner in his first game as a Boston Bruin and Marian Gaborik duplicate the effort in his first go-round...
View ArticleLecavalier will be missed in Tampa area
It is first and foremost a business. Always has been, always will be. But know this: The business of the National Hockey League is, at its heart, a...
View ArticleNHL - Taking league's temperature at halfway point
Scott Burnside offers up his midseason report on the NHL, including teams and players who sputtered out of the gate and some who have stepped up in a big way.
View ArticleNHL -- Handing out NHL's quarter-pole awards
With just one-fourth of the NHL season remaining, it's time for Scott Burnside to hand out the league's quarter-pole awards.
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 ArticleNHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - Seven biggest storylines
There's plenty to consider as the playoffs get underway, but seven big storylines -- including goaltending, injuries and youth -- stand out above the rest.
View ArticleNHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - Ranking all 16 teams
How do the playoff teams fall in line as the postseason gets underway? Here's a look at how they rank from 1-16.
View ArticleNHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - The early first-round heroes, villains and...
The playoffs are a week old, so it's time to look at the players standing out, agitating opponents and putting on disappearing acts.
View ArticleNHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - Surprises from the first round
Here are some things that have made us go, "Hmmm" during what has been a rocking postseason ride.
View ArticleBurnside: What to watch for before trade deadline
Which players are likely to move? Which teams are desperate to add a piece? There is plenty to anticipate before 3 p.m. ET on Monday.
View ArticleNHL -- 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Peerless, fearless Ben Bishop might give the Lightning an edge in goal, but will it be significant enough to derail a skilled, speedy Penguins squad that seems to be on a mission this spring?
View ArticleNHL - 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - Q&A with Tampa Bay Lightning goalie...
Lightning stopper Ben Bishop is in only his second season as a playoff No. 1, but he is already breaking records and leading his team to big things. So, what's on his mind these days? We checked.
View ArticleNHL - 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - Pittsburgh Penguins' penalty-prone...
Smooth-skating defenseman Kris Letang has arguably been Pittsburgh's best player this postseason. But will his penchant for ill-advised penalties cost the Penguins at some point?
View ArticleNHL - 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - Tampa Bay Lightning win Game 1 over...
Despite losing their No. 1 goalie and being perpetually slow starters, the Lightning turned those negatives on their head to beat the Penguins in Game 1.
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