2012 Stanley Cup playoffs: Philadelphia Flyers Paul Holmgren's on-ice...
A fiercely competitive player evolved into a daring, independent thinker when Paul Holmgren became the general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleChange of scenery good for Schenn, JVR
If there is a theme for the 2012 NHL draft, it might well be O Brother, Where Are Thou? For the second time in three days, a major trade brought tw...
View ArticleNHL: Nashville Predators' Shea Weber must show who he really is now
Now it's defining-moment time for Shea Weber -- time for the captain to make good on the convictions shown by the Predators -- regardless of whether he truly wanted to be a Flyer, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleNHL - Claude Giroux is ready for the challenge of the Philadelphia Flyers'...
Claude Giroux feels he is ready for the heady challenge of taking on the Philadelphia Flyers' captaincy, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticlePutting deadline day in deeper perspective
The day after the trade deadline is often like the day after a big family wedding. Lots of stuff to sift through. Maybe you'll find an unexpected and ...
View ArticleDebate: Can Berube turn Flyers around?
The Flyers have fired coach Peter Laviolette. Can former tough guy Craig Berube turn the ship around? Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun have an idea. ...
View ArticleRamblings: Time is ripe for Flyers, Downie
Ramblings from observations of around the NHL: Are Flyers For Real?: The Philadelphia Flyers are an impressive 5-0-1 in their past six games ...
View Article2014 Stanley Cup playoffs -- Burnside: 5 players carrying the freight for...
Every team has a key player who will be turned to for a big performance during the playoffs. Scott Burnside has picked five.
View ArticleNHL - 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs: As Mike Richards evolves, the Los Angeles...
Mike Richards' role has changed in Los Angeles, but his leadership and character continue to evolve and push the Kings to success , writes ESPN.com's Scott Burnside.
View ArticleFormer Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards charged with possession of...
Former center Mike Richards has been charged by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with possession of a controlled substance after an incident at the Canada/U.S. border earlier this summer.
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 ArticleNHL -- Mike Richards not offering apology as he moves forward with Washington...
Mike Richards won't follow the well-worn redemption script if he is able to rediscover in Washington the player who won multiple championships.
View ArticleNHL -- Metropolitan Division - Pressing issues at trade deadline
The trade deadline is four weeks away, and it's not an exaggeration to suggest the landscape will change on an almost nightly basis. The Metro is no exception.
View ArticleNHL - Metropolitan Division - Buyers and sellers at trade deadline
With the trade deadline less than a week away, much of the talk in the Metropolitan Division revolves around Eric Staal possibly leaving Carolina, but he's not the only big name in the Metro mix.
View ArticleNHL - 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - T.J. Oshie leads the Washington Capitals to...
A hat trick and a budding leadership role have thrust T.J. Oshie into the spotlight after he helped the Capitals to a big OT win over the Penguins in Game 1 of their second-round series.
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