Have something you'd like to know about the NHL or have something to say about what The Hockey News has written? Every Friday, columnist Adam Proteau will respond to your emails in The Hockey News.com's mailbag feature.

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Ask Adam: Larsson for Calder?

Ask Adam: Larsson for Calder?

by Adam Proteau - February 3, 2012 1:03 PM EST

Is Adam Larsson in the running for rookie of the year?; trade Mike Green or Alex Semin?; and more.
After a week’s absence, the mailbag returns – and this time (just like every time) it’s personal. As always, if you don’t see your question answered here, be sure you check the THN magazine and listen to THN Radio on Sirius/XM to see if I dealt with it in one of those forums.


Ask Adam: Karlsson for the Norris?

Ask Adam: Karlsson for the Norris?

by Adam Proteau - January 20, 2012 2:26 PM EST

The Ottawa defender has a huge lead in points, so will he be named the best in the league at his position? Plus much more.
It’s amazing that people are calling for mandatory helmets in NHL warmups after just one frightening accident, yet after numerous horrific eye injuries, mandated visors still isn’t a priority.


Ask Adam: Was Marchand's suspension too long?

Ask Adam: Was Marchand's suspension too long?

by Adam Proteau - January 13, 2012 3:51 PM EST

Was five games too much for the Bruins agitator?; why is Crosby the face of the NHL?; and more.
The curious Mike Cammalleri/Rene Bourque trade turned the NHL on its ear Thursday evening, but it was just the beginning of what is expected to be a busy buildup to the Feb.


Ask Adam: What of the loser point?

Ask Adam: What of the loser point?

by Adam Proteau - January 6, 2012 2:21 PM EST

Adam Proteau answers your questions on the three-point game, the Canadiens struggles, Ron Wilson's extension, and more.
Welcome to the first THN.com mailbag of 2012. Thanks for your questions. May your year be as tremendous as the Boston Bruins look right now – and may you avoid any Blue Jackets-like disasters.


Ask Adam: What's wrong with Magnus?

Ask Adam: What's wrong with Magnus?

by Adam Proteau - December 16, 2011 1:34 PM EST

Is Magnus Paajarvi not as good as advertised?; should the Capitals turn to Holtby?; are the Flyers still a contender?; and more.
Lots of news this week in the NHL – and much of it was of the non-ideal variety, including bad concussion news on Sidney Crosby, Claude Giroux and Chris Pronger.


Ask Adam: Realignment talk

Ask Adam: Realignment talk

by Adam Proteau - December 9, 2011 1:43 PM EST

Is realignment good?; What will happen to the conference championship trophies?; plus more reader queries.
Hi there. Thanks for all your questions. As always, there are more of them than I can address in this space, so be sure to check out The Hockey News magazine and THN Radio to see if I answered your question there.


Ask Adam: Will the Wings stay West?

Ask Adam: Will the Wings stay West?

by Adam Proteau - December 2, 2011 2:55 PM EST

Would Carlyle have been fired if Boudreau hadn't?; would Luongo accept a trade out of Vancouver?; could the Wings play earlier games on the road?
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Ask Adam: What's wrong with the Ducks?

Ask Adam: What's wrong with the Ducks?

by Adam Proteau - November 25, 2011 4:00 PM EST

Will the Ducks be able to turn it around?; what was Luongo's injury?; Sharks goaltenders; and more.
Happy Thanksgiving (and consumer-insanity Black Friday) to my American friends. You don’t have to pepper-spray one another to get your question answered here (or in the THN magazine and on THN Radio).


Ask Adam: Shane Doan to the Jets?

Ask Adam: Shane Doan to the Jets?

by Adam Proteau - November 18, 2011 11:16 AM EST

Would Doan sign with the Jets as a free agent?; Will the Panthers make the playoffs?; And more in the mailbag.
We’ve just had one of the best weeks yet in terms of mailbag submissions. Be sure to check the usual places where I answer the mail: here, in The Hockey News magazine and on THN Radio – to see what your fellow fans are interested in.


Ask Adam: Khabibulin in the Hall?

Ask Adam: Khabibulin in the Hall?

by Adam Proteau - November 11, 2011 1:45 PM EST

In the mailbag: is the Oilers goalie close to the Hall of Fame?; too much Crosby coverage?; and more.
Hello. This is the THN.com mailbag. You send in questions and I answer as many as I can, either here, in the THN magazine, or on THN Radio on NHL Home Ice.


Ask Adam: Would Clemmensen help Jackets?

Ask Adam: Would Clemmensen help Jackets?

by Adam Proteau - November 4, 2011 2:18 PM EDT

From Scott Clemmensen, to an obstruction crackdown, to hard-nosed hockey and more, Adam Proteau answers your questions.
Hey all. I know you guys have a job to do (sending me inquiries that I’ll answer here, in THN magazine and on THN Radio), but I’m not taking questions today.


Ask Adam: What's wrong in Montreal?

Ask Adam: What's wrong in Montreal?

by Adam Proteau - October 28, 2011 4:00 PM EDT

Should more changes happen in Montreal?; why are the Leafs so low in the Power Rankings?; and more.
It’s Friday. It’s the mailbag. You know the deal by now. Thanks for your submissions.  Adam, it seems Montreal has several problems.


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