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Wayne Gretzky at NHL Hall of Fame ceremony despite Phoenix Coyotes mess

The NHL avoided what would have been a major embarrassment when Wayne Gretzky arrived at the Hall of Fame ceremonies Monday night. His decision to come and honor former NHL teammates Luc Robitaille, Brian Leetch and Brett Hull, and international ...

From SCOTT BURNSIDE AND PIERRE LEBRUN, ESPN,  9 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Phoenix Coyotes,  Wayne Gretzky,  Luc Robitaille,  Brian Leetch,  Brett Hull

NHLPA executive director Paul Kelly says second Winter Classic unlikely

LAS VEGAS -- While there is much clamoring for a second Winter Classic game in Calgary next January 1, if history is any indicator look for the NHL's competition committee to put the kibosh on the plan when they meet Thursday. NHLPA executive director ...

From SCOTT BURNSIDE, ESPN,  20 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Paul Kelly,  CBC

Sources: Montreal Canadiens are to be sold to Molson family

Hockey's most storied franchise has been sold, pending approval from the NHL. ESPN Insider has the updated buzz from the National Hockey League rumor mill. Story The deal needs approval from the NHL's Board of Governors. The league needs to do due ...

From SCOTT BURNSIDE AND PIERRE LEBRUN, ESPN,  20 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Montreal Canadiens,  ESPN,  National Hockey League,  Gary Bettman

Flyers, Caps considered as opponent for Bruins in New Year's Day game

PITTSBURGH -- It looks like the potential opponents for the Boston Bruins in the next New Year's Day outdoor game at Fenway Park has been narrowed to two teams, the Philadelphia Flyers or Washington Capitals, ESPN.com has learned. The first two outdoor ...

From SCOTT BURNSIDE, ESPN,  4 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Philadelphia Flyers,  ESPN,  Boston Bruins,  Washington Capitals,  Alexander Ovechkin

Pavel Datsyuk of Detroit Red Wings ruled out for Game 1 of Stanley Cup finals

DETROIT -- Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk will not play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals Saturday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins, despite his assertion he is a game-time decision. Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said Saturday morning that the ...

From SCOTT BURNSIDE, ESPN,  30 May 2009
Related Topics: Pavel Datsyuk,  Stanley Cup,  Detroit Red Wings,  Pittsburgh Penguins,  Mike Babcock

Pittsburgh Penguins' Chris Kunitz fined $2,500 for cross-check on goalie Simeon Varlamov

Pittsburgh forward Chris Kunitz has been fined the maximum amount under the collective bargaining agreement, $2,500, for cross-checking Washington netminder Simeon Varlamov late in Game 2 on Monday night, ESPN.com has learned. The fine comes in spite ...

From SCOTT BURNSIDE, ESPN,  5 May 2009
Related Topics: Pittsburgh Penguins,  Chris Kunitz,  ESPN,  Stanley Cup

Pittsburgh Penguins to play Miroslav Satan, bench Petr Sykora for Game 5

PITTSBURGH -- Penguins coach Dan Bylsma has made the first major lineup change of the playoffs. For Thursday night's Game 5, he will insert veteran scorer Miroslav Satan into the lineup and bench struggling winger Petr Sykora. Check out the latest ...

From SCOTT BURNSIDE, ESPN,  23 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Petr Sykora,  Pittsburgh Penguins,  Dan Bylsma (hockey),  Stanley Cup,  Chris Kunitz

Burnside: Beauchemin's return, Ducks' resurgence go hand in hand

For weeks on end, what Francois Beauchemin did with his time could hardly be called hockey. Around and around the nearly empty Honda Center ice he would move. Slowly at first. Small circles. No crossovers, no stops and starts; nothing that would put ...

From SCOTT BURNSIDE, ESPN.COM, Scott Burnside,  10 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Randy Carlyle,  ESPN The Magazine,  Anaheim Ducks,  Francois Beauchemin,  Scott Niedermayer

Burnside's 5 Things: Hawks challenging Canucks; Hall news, Montoya make our list

A week ago, it looked like Vancouver was going to overhaul slumping Calgary and take over the Northwest Division lead and the third seed in the Western Conference. Instead, the Canucks have hit a minor wobble, including an embarrassing 4-1 loss to ...

From SCOTT BURNSIDE, ESPN.COM, Scott Burnside,  6 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Pittsburgh Panthers,  Phoenix Coyotes,  Western Conference,  New York Rangers,  Don Maloney

Burnside: Regardless of coach, Team USA faces tougher task with its roster

Two things about the 2010 U.S. Olympic team in Vancouver: First, it probably doesn't matter who coaches the team, Ron Wilson (who was formally announced as coach Monday morning) or Peter Laviolette or John Tortorella. All three share a similar ...

From SCOTT BURNSIDE, ESPN.COM, Scott Burnside,  6 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Team USA,  Brian Burke,  Ron Wilson,  John Tortorella,  Philadelphia Flyers

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