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Five things: Bolts' goaltending change, incidental contact, future of Winter...
1. Roloson acquisition bad news for SmithWe're not sure that anything has really been settled in Tampa Bay with the acquisition of veteran netminder D...
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GMs meetings: NHL needs to send strong message by enforcing new rules
The NHL needs to send a strong message by handing out stiffer penalties now and not relying on the players to police themselves and cut down the number of reckless plays.
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2011 Stanley Cup playoffs: Mike Knuble of Washington Capitals expected to...
Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau wouldn't say whether Mike Knuble will play Wednesday night on Game 4 of Washington's Eastern Conference quarterfinal against the Rangers. But all signs point to Knuble...
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2011 Stanley Cup finals: Boston Bruins show strength in numbers to get on...
The Bruins won by committee in Monday's Game 3, but can they repeat that effort again in the Stanley Cup finals?
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5 Things: Questions for the second quarter
As we rush into the second quarter of this no-longer-young NHL season, a number of burning questions present themselves. Well, five, to be exact: ...
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Debate: Who's under the gun?
We spoke to a number of NHL general managers this week about the strategy of the trade deadline, and invariably they invoked either a chess or poker a...
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Deadline deals: Stock up, stock down
Here's a look at teams that took a step in the right direction before the trade deadline and some that stubbed their toes on a day that failed to live...
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Numbers 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...
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NHL GMs Meetings: Concussions remain hot topic at GMs meetings
We aren't always going to agree with Brendan Shanahan's decisions, but we acknowledge that the landscape Shanahan oversees reaches far beyond simply carrying a big stick and using it with authority.
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Talk about an admirable streak
With the nightly drama that is the stretch run in the NHL unfolding like an Agatha Christie whodunit, it's easy to overlook other hockey stories. But ...
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2012 NHL Playoffs: Philadelphia Flyers' Danny Briere turns it up a notch in...
The Flyers' Danny Briere turned it up a notch in an OT win over the Penguins. But you knew he had it in him, writes Scott Burnside.
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2012 Stanley Cup playoffs: Eastern Conference instant scouting reports on the...
Who are these guys? Scott Burnside has instant scouting reports on the Devils and Rangers.
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NHL: One year later, families still struggling with the loss of Lokomotiv
How do you explain with any kind of justice the loss of a group of men who were fathers, brothers, husbands, teammates, friends, mentors and confidants united by a shared love of a game? You can't,...
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2013 NHL season preview: Five teams desperate for fast start
Scott Burnside previews five teams desperate for a fast start in this shortened season.
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Trade deadline: Goalies on the move
So much for it being hard to move goaltenders at the trade deadline. Counting Ryan Miller's move to St. Louis late last week, no fewer than six NHL...
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Trade breakdown: Parenteau-Briere swap
We admit we've had a soft spot for P.A. Parenteau for a number of years. We've enjoyed our infrequent chats with him and, more importantly, have admir...
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Buyouts show GMs should be wary of UFAs
What's the over/under on the number of times you'll hear or read the phrase "free-agent frenzy" in the next 24 hours? We'll start at 134,567 and take...
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NHL -- Is losing the winning move for Carolina Hurricanes?
The Carolina Hurricanes must come to grips with the concept that being less than successful now could lead to the team's ultimate success, writes ESPN.com's Scott Burnside.
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NHL looks for balance with outdoor games
Almost as interesting as the NHL's annual forays out of doors is the debate over where those events will be held. With the NHL scaling back its out...
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Las Vegas ticket drive turns to corporations
The effort to bring an NHL franchise to Las Vegas is now extending to corporate entities including casinos, prospective owner Bill Foley says.
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