NHL -- Family support is key for top prospect Auston Matthews
As super-prospect Auston Matthews prepares for an NHL career, the support of his family -- both from Arizona and his current hockey home in Switzerland -- continues to inform his life.
View ArticleMorning 3-on-3 -- Examining the the fallout from Connor McDavid's injury
In Wednesday's morning's 3-on-3, we examine the impact of Connor McDavid's broken collarbone and long-term absence on the Oilers, the league and the young man himself.
View ArticleMorning 3-on-3 -- Which division will win the NHL's new All-Star Game format
The NHL has changed the way All-Star teams will be selected and compete, and in Thursday's Morning 3-on-3 we pick our own teams and the eventual winner of the new 3-on-3 tournament.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Should Mike Johnston be on the hot seat in Pittsburgh?
Sidney Crosby has turned things around, and other stars are producing, too, but the Pittsburgh Penguins still can't seem to score enough. Does that mean the blame falls on coach Mike Johnston?
View ArticleNHL -- Turning points in the history of the Winter Classic
Since it began with a snow-globe atmosphere in Buffalo in 2008, the Winter Classic has produced plenty of game-changers, from dangerous hits to a record crowd to a last-second game winner.
View ArticleBurnside: Top trades of 2015
The new year is upon us, so it is time for a little reflection on trades good and bad that we thought might shape this season and what those trades have revealed thus far.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Who are the biggest All-Star snubs?
The new All-Star Game format has generated plenty of debate, which now includes players who were left out. In Thursday's Morning 3-on-3, we name the biggest snubs for this year's modified format.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Who is the NHL's version of Peyton Manning?
In our special version of the Morning 3-on-3, we ask the question you've all been wondering about: Who is the NHL's version of Peyton Manning?
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Alex Ovechkin is back on top of the scoring race
A hat trick on Thursday has Alex Ovechkin back atop the goal-scoring race. In Friday's Morning 3-on-3, we discuss his recent surge, changes to his game and what they mean for the Caps.
View ArticleBurnside: It's hard to believe Phil Kessel is not on the roster
Greater depth at forward and a substandard season have squeezed out Phil Kessel, a player who had been a go-to scorer for Team USA in the past.
View ArticleNHL - System failed all involved in Dennis Wideman ruling
The decision to reduce Dennis Wideman's 20-game suspension after he had missed 19 games failed the player, the team, the league and, most of all, the injured linesman.
View ArticleNHL - 10 things no one predicted for NHL season
Everyone made predictions before the start of this NHL season, but here are 10 things that no one saw coming.
View ArticlePhiladelphia Flyers rose to the occasion; Boston Bruins did not
It lacked the sheer drama of the Philadelphia Flyers' shootout victory to secure a playoff berth in Game 82 in 2010, but the emotion was the same Satu...
View ArticleNHL - 2016 World Cup of Hockey - Final World Cup selections include plenty of...
The final World Cup of Hockey rosters for all eight teams are set -- and the selections include plenty of surprises and a few controversial choices.
View ArticleNHL - No. 1 2016 NHL Draft pick Auston Matthews brings hope -- and high...
Will the top draft pick be the light who leads the Leafs out of decades of darkness? Matthews, 18, rejects the savior label. "I want to be an impact player," he says, "but hockey's a team game."
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