NHL -- Top moments of the calendar year 2014
Trade-deadline deals, playoff upsets and heartbreak also stood out from the calendar year
View ArticleRamblings: Kessel's curious reaction, Pens' early upgrade, Bruins' big dilemma
Accountability, maturity lacking for Leafs Everyone knows that the day a coach gets fired is an emotional time. It was more than a little revelatory,...
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 -- Looking back at bad predictions for 2014-15 NHL season
With most teams now looking at the final 10 games of their regular season schedule, it's time for a little introspection and perhaps a little eating of some humble pie as we ponder the things we did...
View ArticleDraft primer: McDavid, Eichel won't be only drama kings this weekend
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- What a week for the National Hockey League. The NHL formally opened the expansion process in Las Vegas on Wednesday, virtu...
View ArticleWho got better end of Phil Kessel trade?
At the end of the day, the Toronto Maple Leafs believed they would be be a better team without Phil Kessel, their most consistent goal-producer and mo...
View ArticleFive Stanley Cup finals matchups we want to see
One of the great things about this time of the year, the days after players have started to drift back into NHL cities in anticipation of training cam...
View Article2015-16 NHL season preview - Six things about the new season that have us jacked
Never mind this preseason stuff, the regular season is just around the corner and here are five things we just can't wait to see.
View Article2015-16 NHL season preview -- Phil Kessel is enjoying a clean slate with the...
Phil Kessel got plenty of blame for what went wrong in Toronto in recent years, but the talented winger is making a fresh start in Pittsburgh and appears primed to continue his high-scoring ways.
View ArticleMorning 3-on-3 -- What's wrong with Sidney Crosby?
In Monday's Morning's 3-on-3, we examine Sidney Crosby's early struggles while meshing with Phil Kessel, and whether we should be worried about the slow start by the Penguins' captain.
View ArticleNHL -- 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.
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