Burnside: Czechs seeking balance
After the death of Ivan Hlinka, the Czechs are trying to cope with the loss of their coach while still playing in his honor.
View ArticleNet problem? Early signs good for Tampa's trio
PRAGUE, Czech Republic -- Had an interesting chat with Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach and goaltending expert Cap Raeder about the dynamics of hav...
View ArticlePaul Martin prepares for new stint with Pens
PITTSBURGH -- A little over a year ago, we sat with Paul Martin and a group of U.S. Olympic hopefuls in Chicago to chat about the Vancouver Olympics a...
View Article5 Things: Trade plans for Hawks, Wild; why are GMs immune to midseason firings?
1. No big moves in ChicagoWe had a chance to chat with Chicago GM Stan Bowman before Sunday's big shootout win over Pittsburgh. He has little cap room...
View ArticleChange of scenery could help Liles' game
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- We recall a long chat we had with new Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman John-Michael Liles during a trip to Denver last year. The then...
View ArticleHitchcock brings the experience Blues need
We recall a chat we had with Ken Hitchcock during training camp. Hitchcock said it was the time of year when an out-of-work coach feels it most. Th...
View ArticleBergeron honored for humility, hard work
LAS VEGAS -- It was a couple of years ago that we had occasion to chat with Hall of Famer and Boston Bruins president Cam Neely. The conversation quic...
View Article2014 NHL free agency -- Burnside: Where top free agents will sign
Here's a look at 15 of the most interesting free agents and their possible landing spots, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleTrade breakdown: Parenteau-Briere swap
We admit we've had a soft spot for P.A. Parenteau for a number of years. We've enjoyed our infrequent chats with him and, more importantly, have admir...
View ArticleWild show restraint with Vanek's deal
We ended up having a chat with Minnesota Wild GM Chuck Fletcher on the way out of the draft Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia. He talked about fre...
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