The Clarkson-Horton deal makes sense, in a marauding llama kind of way
On a day when llamas running wild captured the attention of the world, only a trade involving David Clarkson of the Toronto Maple Leafs could come clo...
View ArticleBurnside: Seven players likely to move at the trade deadline
Big names are still available and could be moved before Monday's trade deadline, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleNHL - The biggest storylines to watch down the stretch
Scott Burnside looks at the biggest storylines during the stretch run of the NHL season, including playoff-race drama all over out West, goalies dominating, big names returning from injury and the...
View ArticleNHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - Where do the Chicago Blackhawks rank among...
The Blackhawks have three Stanley Cups in the past six years, but does that make them a dynasty? We rank this year's team against the best in recent history.
View ArticleDraft primer: McDavid, Eichel won't be only drama kings this weekend
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- What a week for the National Hockey League. The NHL formally opened the expansion process in Las Vegas on Wednesday, virtu...
View ArticleNHL -- Winners and losers from the 2015 draft
A few teams should be proud of themselves after the draft, while others should have regrets. We break down which teams should be feeling what.
View ArticleWho got better end of Phil Kessel trade?
At the end of the day, the Toronto Maple Leafs believed they would be be a better team without Phil Kessel, their most consistent goal-producer and mo...
View ArticleNHL -- What to watch for during the offseason
There is lots of stuff percolating to keep hockey on the front burner as we head into the dog days of summer.
View ArticleNHL - Toronto Maple Leafs go off script with Lou Lamoriello hiring
Seemingly trying to create a new vision for the future, the Maple Leafs hired the ultimate old-school guy in general manager Lou Lamoriello.
View Article2015-16 NHL season preview -- Burning questions: Atlantic Division
What questions are facing Atlantic Division teams as training camp nears? We have three for each.
View ArticleRamblings: Leafs shouldn't get pass for miserable start
There was rejoicing in hockey's self-appointed center of the universe, as the Toronto Maple Leafs won their first home game, defeating a good Dallas S...
View ArticleNHL -- Turning points in the history of the Winter Classic
Since it began with a snow-globe atmosphere in Buffalo in 2008, the Winter Classic has produced plenty of game-changers, from dangerous hits to a record crowd to a last-second game winner.
View ArticleBurnside: Top trades of 2015
The new year is upon us, so it is time for a little reflection on trades good and bad that we thought might shape this season and what those trades have revealed thus far.
View ArticleNHL - System failed all involved in Dennis Wideman ruling
The decision to reduce Dennis Wideman's 20-game suspension after he had missed 19 games failed the player, the team, the league and, most of all, the injured linesman.
View ArticleNHL - 10 things no one predicted for NHL season
Everyone made predictions before the start of this NHL season, but here are 10 things that no one saw coming.
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