Recent Articles written by Scott Burnside

Accomplished and award-winning hockey writer Scott Burnside joined Daily Faceoff in Oct. 2021 as Senior Writer. He's covered hockey for The Athletic, ESPN.com, and Canada's National Post. Burnside also authored a best-selling true crime book, Deadly Innocence, which tells the story of serial killers Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka.

Hockey Canada needs to start over. But how? And who should lead the way?The rot is deep in Canada’s national hockey body. The only way to truly change the culture is to gut the leadership and install progressive thinkers who aren’t afraid to ask tough questions.

NHL Coaches’ Association’s mentorship program lights spark for changes in hockey’s diversity

NHL Coaches’ Association’s mentorship program lights spark for changes in hockey’s diversityFrom Jessica Campbell to Nathaniel Brooks, the women and BIPOC coaching candidates were always there. It was about finding a vehicle to help identify them and get them deserved exposure.

Burnside: Flames and Panthers hit the blockbuster button

Burnside: Flames and Panthers hit the blockbuster buttonMatthew Tkachuk and Jonathan Huberdeau both surpassed 100 points last season. They were just traded for each other.

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Woe Canada: Why it’s harder than ever for Canadian NHL teams to win the Stanley Cup

Woe Canada: Why it’s harder than ever for Canadian NHL teams to win the Stanley CupFrom taxes to COVID restrictions to crushing media pressure, Canadian markets have too many ways to repel players. The playing field between them and U.S. teams is no longer level.

What next after a wacky first day of NHL free agency?

What next after a wacky first day of NHL free agency?Columbus turns itself into a hockey destination with one move, Ken Holland gets redemption in Edmonton and more.

Seven storylines to watch as 2022 NHL Free Agency begins

Seven storylines to watch as 2022 NHL Free Agency beginsFrom a goalie market in a state of desperation to Geno’s last stand in Pittsburgh to Nazem Kadri’s next home, UFA week begins with many exciting narratives.

NHL Draft, Round 2: The day that changed the goalie market

NHL Draft, Round 2: The day that changed the goalie marketA flurry of trades gives a couple UFA puck-stoppers major leverage. Plus, Duncan Keith calls it quits and the Tony DeAngelo trade leaves a void in Carolina.

Round 1 Notes: Montreal powers up, Chicago powers down

Round 1 Notes: Montreal powers up, Chicago powers downThe Canadiens made Round 1 of the 2022 Draft unforgettable for many reasons. Fans of the rebuilding Blackhawks may want to forget what happened Thursday, though.

Gary Bettman: NHL expects ‘full co-operation’ from players in league investigation of Hockey Canada sexual assault case

Gary Bettman: NHL expects ‘full co-operation’ from players in league investigation of Hockey Canada sexual assault caseThe commissioner said he hopes to make the league’s investigation public but acknowledged there may be caveats when it comes to gathering information that make full openness difficult.

Dustin Wolf defies Draft logic after seventh-round selection

Dustin Wolf defies Draft logic after seventh-round selectionThree years ago, he was a few picks away from getting passed over. Now, he’s the Flames’ best prospect in net.