Shaq, Manning ... and these five NHL teams
It comes with some sense of comfort in this age of scoops, predictions and guarantees that some stuff still genuinely surprises. Here are five NHL teams that fit the bill.
View ArticleKostitsyn, rookie Price propel Canadiens into first in East
Andrei Kostitsyn's power-play goal late in the third period helped the Canadiens edge New Jersey 2-1 on Saturday night and move past the Devils into first place in the Eastern Conference.
View ArticleFirst-round breakdown: Devils vs. Rangers
If you're looking for fire-wagon playoff hockey, you'd better head to Washington or Montreal. But Scott Burnside says the Rangers' experience and offensive potential will win out over the Devils.
View ArticleI am John Buccigross, and I approved these reviews and previews
Bucci doesn't hide from his preseason predictions. He's giving the tally and making his selections for the first round.
View ArticleScott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun: Our predictions for 2009
What can we expect from the NHL in 2009? Here are 10 picks to ponder from Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticleJohn Buccigross: Previewing the stretch drive for the playoffs
Asking for directions? Bucci's can't do it. Revisiting his preseason predictions? He's your man. Our resident puckhead reviews all 30 teams and looks ahead to the playoff push.
View ArticleNHL playoffs SportsNation fan first-round predictions
Fans who posted predictions have the most confidence in the Wings, followed by the Bruins, then Sharks and finally Capitals.
View ArticleJohn Buccigross: It's my annual music-mash Eastern Conference preview
Bucci is kicking off another NHL season with his annual music-mash preview. Good tunes, predictions, East breakdowns ... it's all right here.
View ArticleBurnside and LeBrun's Team USA roster predictions
The 2010 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team will be revealed by late afternoon Friday. And just as the debate began the minute Steve Yzerman unveiled the ...
View ArticleI'm back! Summer memories, predictions
Pierre LeBrunMe, Melanie and Stacy at the cottage.Fully recharged, your humble hockey hack is back at work after an enriching summer vacation.I would ...
View ArticleJohn Buccigross: Let's take a look at all 30 teams for this season, shall we?
You've seen and read miles of information on the upcoming season, but you've read/seen nothing until you check out these 30 pearls of wisdom from me, Bucci.
View Article2010-11 NHL season: Midseason review of 10 storylines to watch
From Carey Price in Montreal to the Sutter brothers in Calgary, Scott Burnside looks back at our preseason picks for the top storylines to watch this season in the NHL.
View Article2012 Stanley Cup playoffs: Experts' picks
A look at our experts' picks to win the Stanley Cup finals.
View Article2014-15 NHL season preview -- Predicting the league's award winners
Pierre LeBrun offers up his predictions for the NHL's major awards in 2014-15, including two trophies for Steven Stamkos.
View ArticleFor my next trick, I will be wildly off and deadly accurate at the same time
If nothing else, John Buccigross is all about accountability. So that means he's more than happy to poke much fun at his preseason predictions. Today, the East.
View ArticleBuccigross: I hit the mark with 2007 Hall of Fame predictions
Some prefer classics, others the new big thing, whether it's video games or hockey. So, which players on a Hall of Fame path in 2007 are still there, and who has broken into the discussion since?
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