First-round breakdown: Canucks vs. Stars
It is one of the more compelling series of the first round, and this time, Scott Burnside says, the Stars will pull off the upset.
View ArticleNo motivation for Emery? Isn't a shot at the Cup enough?
Ray Emery recently told reporters he has trouble getting motivated to play. Scott Burnside wonders how that's possible, considering the goalie has a chance to win a Cup with the Senators.
View ArticleBurnside: Is this the postseason for Dallas Stars?
Deep down the middle. Young players maturing. Veterans having career years. Terrific goaltending. So, can the Stars finally make a deep postseason run? The signs are there.
View ArticleSecond-round breakdown: Sharks vs. Stars
The road doesn't get any easier for the Sharks as they face the physical Stars in the second round. But Scott Burnside is betting this is the postseason when San Jose finally reaches the conference...
View ArticleConference finals breakdown: Red Wings vs. Stars
Though he picked the Stars in the first round, Scott Burnside lacks the courage to pick them against a Detroit team that is healthy, rested and just a little too deep for Dallas to handle.
View Article5 Things: Stars' surge, Sabres' latest rookie sensation, Ryan Kesler's impact
1. Surprising Stars? Maybe we shouldn't be surprisedMaybe it was the loss of former playoff MVP Brad Richards to free agency, or the uncertainty surro...
View ArticleHead-scratchers continue for Blue Jackets
PITTSBURGH -- Still don't quite get the plan for the Columbus Blue Jackets, unless it's to ensure another season of mediocre hockey that will leave th...
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 ArticleNHL -- Looking back at bad predictions for 2014-15 NHL season
With most teams now looking at the final 10 games of their regular season schedule, it's time for a little introspection and perhaps a little eating of some humble pie as we ponder the things we did...
View ArticleNHL -- Ranking the top unrestricted free agents by position
Free agency might be anticlimactic this year, but that doesn't mean there won't be a host of good free agents up for grabs come July 1.
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