by The Hockey News - October 6, 2012 12:51 PM EDT
The New York Rangers surprised with just how good they were a season ago, but that unexpected success has changed the perspective about the team. Now it is anticipated New York will be among the best in the NHL.
The New York Rangers surprised with just how good they were a season ago, but that unexpected success has changed the perspective about the team.
by Mike Smith - October 5, 2012 11:25 PM EDT
Even if players see a reduction in their percentage of revenues, which is all but assured, their salaries will still rise in the end.
Who will be the winners in the current collective bargaining agreement negotiations? The players will win. In professional sports, the players’ salaries always rise, regardless of the CBA.
by The Hockey News - October 5, 2012 2:11 PM EDT
Ever since they won the Stanley Cup in 2010, the Chicago Blackhawks have been recovering from the salary-cap-induced sell-off that occurred shortly after. But at least they've continued as a playoff team, notching 101 points a season ago, good enough for sixth in the West. What kind of team will the Hawks be this season?
Ever since they won the Stanley Cup in 2010, the Chicago Blackhawks have been recovering from the salary-cap-induced sell-off that occurred shortly after.
by The Hockey News - October 4, 2012 1:47 PM EDT
Despite a high-powered offense and respectable defense, the Philadelphia Flyers were let down by goalie Ilya Bryzgalov in the post-season. The only reason Philadelphia got to Round 2 was because Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury was even worse. Today's Puck Panel looks at the Black and Orange and explains why THN pegged them at No. 5 in the Eastern Conference.
Despite a high-powered offense and respectable defense, the Philadelphia Flyers were let down by goalie Ilya Bryzgalov in the post-season. The only reason Philadelphia got to Round 2 was because Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury was even worse.
by The Hockey News - October 3, 2012 2:25 PM EDT
No team swung for the fences quite the way the Minnesota Wild did this summer when they signed both Ryan Suter and Zach Parise, the two most sought-after free agents available. But after four straight playoff-less seasons, are those additions, plus other depth moves, enough to make the Wild part of the equation again?
No team swung for the fences quite the way the Minnesota Wild did this summer when they signed both Ryan Suter and Zach Parise, the two most sought-after free agents available.
by The Hockey News - October 2, 2012 2:36 PM EDT
A year after finishing one win shy of the Stanley Cup final, the Tampa Bay Lightning were cursed with bad goaltending, finishing with eight fewer wins and outside of the playoffs. But GM Steve Yzerman spent the summer upgrading his problem areas on defense and in net – so are the Lightning contenders again?
A year after finishing one win shy of the Stanley Cup final, the Tampa Bay Lightning were cursed with bad goaltending, finishing with eight fewer wins and outside of the playoffs.
by The Hockey News - October 1, 2012 2:05 PM EDT
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by The Hockey News - October 1, 2012 2:04 PM EDT
Have the San Jose Sharks already missed their window of opportunity? In recent years, the Sharks have been a perennial contender, winning four division titles since the lockout. But the team has been labeled as soft come playoff time because of its inability to get over the hump and into the Cup final. In two appearances in the Western Conference final, San Jose one win.
Have the San Jose Sharks already missed their window of opportunity? In recent years, the Sharks have been a perennial contender, winning four division titles since the lockout.
by The Hockey News - September 30, 2012 2:24 PM EDT
After new owner Terry Pegula entered the scene, Buffalo invested a lot of money towards a few free agents in an attempt for a sudden push for the post-season. The plan didn't work out as expected, with the Sabres showing holes throughout the year and unable to make a late-season takeover of eighth place. Will this season be any different?
After new owner Terry Pegula entered the scene, Buffalo invested a lot of money towards a few free agents in an attempt for a sudden push for the post-season.
by The Hockey News - September 30, 2012 12:25 PM EDT
Just two months removed from winning the Calder Trophy, Gabriel Landeskog made history when he was named the youngest captain in NHL history. But the 19-year-old will have to wait until the league and players' association reach an agreement before he officially starts his tenure. Ryan Kennedy caught up with Landeskog recently for a chat.
Just two months removed from winning the Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie, Gabriel Landeskog made history when he was named the youngest captain in NHL history.
by The Hockey News - September 29, 2012 12:33 PM EDT
The Red Wings lost a step last season and were finally knocked out of the playoffs by division rival Nashville in Round 1. Each year the same question is asked of the Red Wings: are they too old? While they've done a pretty good job of shrugging off those suggestions recently, the Red Wings will have to prove it all over again to some onlookers.
The Red Wings lost a step last season and were finally knocked out of the playoffs by division rival Nashville in Round 1. Each year the same question is asked of the Red Wings: are they too old? While they've done a pretty good job of shrugging off those suggestions recently, the Red Wings will have to prove it all over again to some onlookers.
by The Hockey News - September 28, 2012 12:36 PM EDT
Few expected the Ottawa Senators to jump back to the post-season last year, but the team enjoyed a nine-win improvement and took the top-seed New York Rangers to the brink, before losing in Game 7.So are these Senators for real? Today's Puck Panel discusses the good and the bad surrounding Ottawa and why THN expects them to nab the East's final playoff spot for the second year in a row.
Few expected the Ottawa Senators to jump back to the post-season last year, but the team enjoyed a nine-win improvement and took the top-seed New York Rangers to the brink, before losing in Game 7.
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"Last year we came in as maybe an underdog, quietly. Got off to the right start just because teams weren't really ready for us. But this time around that's not the case. They realize we are a good team and they're ready to go against us, right off the get-go."
- Los Angeles' Colin Fraser. The Kings have lost two in a row and are now tied 2-2 in their series against the San Jose Sharks.
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