NHL: Chicago Blackhawks, Antti Niemi starting trend of cheap goaltenders
After the Chicago Blackhawks won the Cup with Antti Niemi in net ($827,000 salary last year), a new trend may be emerging in NHL front offices -- as we just saw with Chris Mason and Dan Ellis -- of...
View ArticleNHL: The Colorado Avalanche and Detroit Red Wings square off tonight
OK, I've got a little catching up to do. I was so busy yesterday celebrating both Columbus Day and Canadian Thanksgiving, I didn't get down to our usu...
View ArticleBurnside: This week's games to watch
Monday: New Jersey Devils at Vancouver Canucks (10 p.m. ET)The hits just keep on coming for the woeful Devils, who lost top player (not necessarily to...
View ArticleBurnside: This week's games to watch
Monday: Dallas Stars at San Jose Sharks (10:30 p.m. ET)First place in the tightly packed Pacific Division is on the line Monday night. The Stars have ...
View ArticleNHL: Alex Ovechkin and Washington Capitals will get a measure of revenge...
Before I make my Tuesday night picks, I have to offer my congratulations to veteran Detroit Red Wings stopper Chris Osgood, who became just the 10th g...
View ArticleWhat to watch for Tuesday night
Washington Capitals (25-14-7) at Philadelphia Flyers (29-11-5), 7 p.m. ET Season Series: 1-1 Starting goaltenders: Michal Neuvirth (15-6-4, 2.55 GA...
View ArticleNHL: After Brent Johnson's knockout of Rick DiPietro, a ranking of the best...
For whatever reason (it has to be the equipment, right?), fights between opposing goaltenders get a lot of attention. The Wednesday night bout between...
View ArticleRed Wings overcome Bruins to complete home-and-home sweep
Todd Bertuzzi scored two goals for the second straight game, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
View Article2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Roberto Luongo, Antti Niemi revive debate on...
Last season's playoffs and offseason demonstrated an emerging philosophy that high-priced goalies aren't essential to win the Cup. But only a year later -- with four accomplished keepers still...
View Article2011 Stanley Cup finals: Wasted opportunity could come back to haunt Roberto...
Will Roberto Luongo's Cup dream come true, or were we witness to the start of a nightmare finish for the Vancouver netminder and his teammates?
View ArticleNHL: Analyzing the unique cap situations for every NHL team
Matthew Wuest of CapGeek analyzes the salary cap situation for every team, looking at UFAs, RFAs and what the team should do in free agency.
View ArticlePanthers hurt Bruins' chances; Jaromir Jagr records 1,800th point
Roberto Luongo earned his 401st career win and Jaromir Jagr got his 1,800th career point Thursday night, helping the Florida Panthers beat Boston 4-2, damaging the Bruins' playoff hopes.
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