by The Hockey News - September 27, 2012 1:04 PM EDT
After winning their first playoff series in franchise history, the Predators lost big in free agency when they had to watch Ryan Suter sign on with the Minnesota Wild. But it could have been worse. Today’s continuing look at 30 teams in 30 days analyzes the Nashville Predators and explains why THN picked them to claim the final playoff spot in the West this season.
After winning their first playoff series in franchise history, the Predators lost big in free agency when they had to watch Ryan Suter sign on with the Minnesota Wild.
by The Hockey News - September 26, 2012 2:55 PM EDT
The Hurricanes made perhaps the biggest splash this off-season, by acquiring Jordan Staal from the Pittsburgh Penguins to join his brother. But GM Jim Rutherford didn't stop there. He pursued Washington free agent Alexander Semin and inked the Russian to a one-year pact. After missing the playoffs by 10 points, will these upgrades be enough to launch the Hurricanes back up the charts?
The Carolina Hurricanes made perhaps the biggest splash of all this off-season, by acquiring Jordan Staal from the Pittsburgh Penguins to join his brother in the Southeast.
by The Hockey News - September 26, 2012 11:25 AM EDT
We review the newest release of EA Sports' NHL series, which comes with a revamped skating system and new modes this season.
By Joseph Phung
Score: 9.5 out of 10
Reviewed on: Xbox 360 (also available for PS3)
Fans of the EA Sports NHL series will be pleased with all the additions in this year’s game.
by The Hockey News - September 25, 2012 11:34 AM EDT
The Dallas Stars missed the playoffs by six points last season and took an aggressive approach to their off-season dealings. Out went Mike Ribeiro, Sheldon Souray, Steve Ott and Adam Burish - and in came Derek Roy, Jaromir Jagr, Ray Whitney and Cody Eakin. The question is, are those moves enough to shoot the Stars back to the playoffs for the first time since 2007-08?
The Dallas Stars missed the playoffs by six points last season and took an aggressive approach to their off-season dealings. Out went Mike Ribeiro, Sheldon Souray, Steve Ott and Adam Burish - and in came Derek Roy, Jaromir Jagr, Ray Whitney and Cody Eakin.
by The Hockey News - September 24, 2012 2:46 PM EDT
Many players had career years for Florida and the arrival of plenty of new faces was a breath of fresh air to the team. Jason Garrison was the most noteworthy departure, but he, like the Panthers as a whole, didn't play as well down the stretch. So which Panthers team will show up this season?
The Florida Panthers took down their first division title in franchise history last season, toppling the seemingly insurmountable Capitals to do so.
by The Hockey News - September 23, 2012 12:05 PM EDT
The little engine that could, Phoenix shocked everyone by advancing to the Western Conference final, led by the fantastic puck-stopping of Mike Smith. Phoenix has been one of the most surprising teams for the past couple of years, but will it continue?
The little engine that could, Phoenix shocked everyone by advancing to the Western Conference final, led by the fantastic puck-stopping of Mike Smith.
by The Hockey News - September 22, 2012 10:30 AM EDT
Despite winning the Eastern Conference, there isn't a strong feeling around the Devils. The team lost Zach Parise to free agency and Martin Brodeur is getting closer to retirement, while the defense corps remains questionable. Did the Devils play over their heads last season, or will they prove us all wrong?
In our ongoing look at 30 teams in 30 days, we turn our focus to the Stanley Cup finalist New Jersey Devils.
Despite winning the Eastern Conference, there isn't a strong feeling around the Devils.
by The Hockey News - September 21, 2012 4:00 PM EDT
Concussions have surfaced as one of the most daunting problems facing the world of hockey and Keith Primeau and Kerry Goulet weren’t willing to let the problem get worse without trying to make a difference. In May 2011 they launched the educational website stopconcussions.com to inform and educate athletes, trainers and parents, but their efforts didn’t stop there.
Concussions have surfaced as one of the most daunting problems facing the world of hockey and Keith Primeau and Kerry Goulet weren’t willing to let the problem get worse without trying to make a difference.
by The Hockey News - September 21, 2012 1:05 PM EDT
The once-Mighty Ducks fell to 13th in the West last season as star centre Ryan Getzlaf struggled and Hart Trophy winner Corey Perry couldn't replicate his MVP caliber season. But the Ducks are a difficult team to get a handle on: on paper it looks like they're still a powerhouse, though they have to prove it all over again.
The once-Mighty Ducks fell to 13th in the West last season as star centre Ryan Getzlaf struggled and Hart Trophy winner Corey Perry couldn't replicate his MVP caliber season.
by The Hockey News - September 20, 2012 1:55 PM EDT
Finishing at 35-37-10, Toronto landed the fifth overall selection in the NHL draft, but their sights were set much higher than that. GM Brian Burke is entering his fifth season as GM and, if his team fails to perform again, he could be on the firing line at the end of the season.
Twenty-nine NHL teams have made the post-season since the last lockout in 2004-05: the Toronto Maple Leafs are the one team left out.
Finishing at 35-37-10, Toronto landed the fifth overall selection in the NHL draft, but their sights were set much higher than that.
by The Hockey News - September 19, 2012 11:50 AM EDT
The team that refuses to rebuild, Calgary hasn't seen the post-season since 2009, but always hangs around the race. Despite loud calls to trade their stars in favor of youth, the Flames pushed forward in free agency in an attempt to improve the team enough now to get back in the playoffs.
The team that refuses to rebuild, Calgary hasn't seen the post-season since 2009, but always hangs around the race. Despite loud calls to trade their stars in favor of youth, the Flames pushed forward in free agency in an attempt to improve the team enough now to get back in the playoffs.
by The Hockey News - September 18, 2012 1:23 PM EDT
The once-great Montreal franchise slipped to the bottom of the Eastern Conference last season, leading to the dismissal of interim coach Randy Cunneyworth and GM Pierre Gauthier. As the team heads in a new direction under GM Marc Bergevin and coach Michel Therrien, is the roster good enough to claw back up the standings?
The once-great Montreal franchise slipped to the bottom of the Eastern Conference last season, leading to the dismissal of interim coach Randy Cunneyworth and GM Pierre Gauthier.
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