Burnside: Training camp questions for Eastern Conference
As NHL training camps open up this week, we take a look at where each team stands. First up, our take, and questions, on the Eastern Conference.
View ArticleBurnside: Where will Brian Burke land next?
On Wednesday, Brian Burke stepped down as GM for the Anaheim Ducks. Does this automatically mean he's headed for Toronto? Maybe it shouldn't. A lot of teams could use a GM like Burke.
View ArticleBob Gainey steps aside, but plenty of work ahead for Montreal Canadiens
There is no doubting Bob Gainey handled every matter with dignity while GM in Montreal, but there's also no denying he leaves behind a bit of a mess.
View ArticleSuggestions for Bolts: Yzerman, anyone?
We have to give kudos to Jeff Vinik for wasting no time in cleaning house.The Tampa Bay Lightning's new owner fired GM Brian Lawton and coach Ric...
View ArticleZherdev versus Gagne: Who wins here?
On a day when New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello wagered more than $100 million and 17 years of his team's existence on Ilya Kovalchuk being "th...
View ArticleSteven Stamkos' evolution still key for Bolts
BRANDON, Fla. -- The storylines at the Tampa Bay Lightning training camp are like low-hanging fruit: ripe and plentiful and hard to resist. From ne...
View ArticleSteve Yzerman isn't showing any first-time GM jitters at Bolts camp
For the first time in 27 years, Steve Yzerman is reporting to a team not wearing red and white. First-camp jitters? Nostalgia? Not a chance. It's all business as the new GM opens camp with the Bolts.
View ArticleNumbers never lie, Nashville Predators creating buzz
The buzz around Nashville is palpable; fans sporting Predators gear, local bars and restaurants with placards supporting the team and television screens tuned to hockey even when the Predators aren't...
View ArticleCommodore back in AHL with a mission
NEW YORK -- There is something more circular than arc-like about the path Mike Commodore's career has taken. Seven years ago, the big defenseman wa...
View ArticleBurke's GM hire will write legacy in Calgary
It's interesting that two distinguished yet distinct hockey personalities -- Pat LaFontaine and Brian Burke -- are traveling down the same hockey path...
View ArticleNHL -- Thomas Vanek deal will make or break Islanders GM Garth Snow
The Thomas Vanek situation should make or break Islanders GM Garth Snow, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleNHL -- Tampa Bay Lightning made best of Martin St. Louis trade demand
Lightning GM Yzerman made the most of a bad situation dealing with St. Louis' trade demand, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleBurnside: Patience leads Tortorella, Bolts back into mix
In one month, the Lightning have gone from East bottom-dwellers to playoff contenders. Here's what has sparked the turnaround.
View ArticleBurnside: What to expect out of Las Vegas this week
The NHL rolls into Las Vegas this week with awards, GM meetings and potential next steps in the expansion process on the docket.
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