First-round breakdown: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes
Both teams like to play up-tempo hockey, but Scott Burnside writes that the Hurricanes have too many weapons to lose to the Canadiens.
View ArticleConference finals breakdown: Hurricanes vs. Sabres
The Eastern Conference final will be a close series, but Scott Burnside believes, in the end, Carolina's depth will be too much for Buffalo.
View ArticleMatchup to Watch: Peter Laviolette vs. Craig MacTavish
The Stanley Cup finals opener is upon us. Our first matchup to watch is between the two coaches, Peter Laviolette and Craig MacTavish.
View ArticleMatchup to Watch: Canes' vets vs. Oilers' unsung heroes
Carolina's veterans will try to keep their team confident, while Edmonton's unheralded heroes will try to fend off the nerves. It's our Game 7 Matchup to Watch.
View ArticleScott Burnside's 5 Things: What does future hold for Buffalo Sabres, Carolina...
Can the Sabres survive any longer without Ryan Miller? Will Carolina and Columbus make the postseason? Scott Burnside wonders about these and other hot topics.
View Article2010 NHL playoffs -- Michael Leighton, Evgeni Nabokov, Antti Niemi and...
1. OK, four goalies are left in the hunt for the Stanley Cup, and is there one whom you would have considered a top-notch goalie at the start of the r...
View ArticleCup in sight for the Caps?
In a division with a clear favorite, the question is whether anyone can challenge the Washington Capitals. As for the Capitals, their biggest challeng...
View ArticleCan Sharks exorcise playoff demons?
The San Jose Sharks have always been rife with talent, but that hasn't translated into postseason success. With a new goalie and a crop of youngs...
View Article2013 NHL season preview: Five teams desperate for fast start
Scott Burnside previews five teams desperate for a fast start in this shortened season.
View ArticleNeed to know: Stars showing signs of life
Funny how the expected can suddenly get turned on its ear in the push for a playoff berth. A week ago, after the trade deadline had passed and the ...
View ArticleNeed to know: Wings aren't finished just yet
When you make the playoffs every year since 1990, as the Detroit Red Wings have, you're going to run into some naysayers and skeptics along the way. T...
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