NHL - 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs: Still the Kings of Game 7s
In the final accounting, the Kings' depth and inexhaustible will to win carried them into NHL history as they became the first team to win three straight seven-game series on the road, ESPN.com's...
View ArticleNHL, NHLPA toying with Ryder Cup-type tournament
The newly resurrected World Cup of Hockey is a jumping off point for an ambitious international calendar that will include an innovative Ryder Cup-style tournament featuring the best European players...
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 ArticleBurnside: Best recent trade deadline deals
Fear not, success can be had by making moves approaching the trade deadline, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleNHL -- Emotion, singular focus help make the playoffs a special time
The playoffs elicit special emotion and singular focus from players and coaches, and all but one team each season will end up haunted by missed chances and what could have been.
View ArticleStorylines to watch in Stanley Cup finals
With the Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning set to face off in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals Wednesday night in Florida, there are a pletho...
View ArticleDebate: Are the Blackhawks a dynasty?
There has been a lot of talk that a Stanley Cup finals berth earns the Chicago Blackhawks a seat at the dynasty table. As they prepare for their third...
View Article2016 World Cup of Hockey - Team Europe roster projections
One year away from the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, who looks like a lock to make the Team Europe roster?
View ArticleMorning 3-on-3 - Why are some teams underachieving early in the season?
In Thursday's Morning's 3-on-3, we look at teams off to slow starts, including the sputtering Avalanche and whether Patrick Roy should be under scrutiny as his team looks for consistency.
View ArticleMorning 3-on-3 -- Are the Vancouver Canucks for real?
In Tuesday's morning's 3-on-3, we examine the surprising Vancouver Canucks and whether they can continue blending youth and experience and carry over their quiet early-season success.
View ArticleNHL -- Team Europe adds to its global flavor with Paul Maurice addition for...
Intentional or not, the addition of Paul Maurice, Canadian and American scouts gives Team Europe's World Cup of Hockey entry a defined North American flavor.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Are the Chicago Blackhawks the clear Stanley Cup...
Artem Anisimov and the Blackhawks rolled to their 12th straight win Tuesday, but does their combination of talent, experience, focus and youth make them the best bet to win the Stanley Cup?
View ArticleNHL - In Andrew Ladd deal, Chicago Blackhawks pull off another big deadline move
With the addition of Andrew Ladd, for the second year in a row the Blackhawks grabbed a highly coveted forward just as other teams were gearing up for the deadline rush.
View ArticleBurnside: Euros will need to come together in a hurry
Lots of eyes will be on Team Euro to see how players from disparate countries adjust to being thrown together for one tournament.
View ArticleZdeno Chara, Anze Kopitar highlight Team Europe's roster
Zdeno Chara, Anze Kopitar among players named to Team Europe's World Cup of Hockey squad.
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