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.
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.
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