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Did 'King Henrik' deserve the Vezina?

Did 'King Henrik' deserve the Vezina?

by Adam Proteau - August 17, 2012 2:40 PM EDT

Should Quick have won the Vezina Trophy over Lundqvist?; Would Bobby Ryan look great in a Habs jersey?; And more.
Hello again. You’ve probably guessed it by now, but you’re reading the weekly THN.com mailbag. It’s a bag by the fans, for the fans.


Are the Wild ready to contend?

Are the Wild ready to contend?

by Adam Proteau - August 10, 2012 2:35 PM EDT

How good is Minnesota?; is P.K. Subban asking for too much?; and more.
It’s nice to be back answering your mail, even if NHL training camp is (theoretically, at least) weeks away. Thanks as always for your submissions.


Are the Canadiens on track?

Are the Canadiens on track?

by The Hockey News - August 3, 2012 3:29 PM EDT

Has Marc Bergevin been effective?; where will players play during a lockout?; and more.
Adam will return to answer your queries next Friday, but in the meantime THN staffers step up to tackle questions about Marc Bergevin’s job in Montreal so far, the Calgary Flames’ chances next season, where players will play in a lockout and more.


Are the Oilers a playoff team?

Are the Oilers a playoff team?

by The Hockey News - July 27, 2012 2:10 PM EDT

Will Edmonton's youth take a leap forward?; sponsorship at NHL games; and Montreal's jersey numbers.
Adam Proteau is on vacation, but the mailbag lives on. This week THN staffers answer questions about the Edmonton Oilers’ playoff chances, advertisements on the glass at games and the Montreal Canadiens’ number retirement policy.


Islanders ready to compete?

Islanders ready to compete?

by Adam Proteau - July 20, 2012 12:05 PM EDT

Are the Islanders built up enough for a playoff push? Will Marc Staal go to Carolina? And more.
Hello again. As I mentioned in last week’s mailbag, I’m on vacation for the next two weeks. But that shouldn’t stop you from submitting your hockey-related questions and/or concerns to the usual location.


Can the Red Wings survive?

Can the Red Wings survive?

by Adam Proteau - July 13, 2012 3:10 PM EDT

Do the Wings have defense prospects in the pipeline?; why aren't the Penguins summer losers?; and more.
Why hello there. This is my second-to-last mailbag before a two-week vacation. But not to worry, THN’s mailbag never stops working. My colleagues will step in and answer your questions in my stead.


The reality of long-term contracts

The reality of long-term contracts

by Adam Proteau - July 6, 2012 2:06 PM EDT

Why did Kovalchuk's deal circumvent the CBA but not the others?...Where are Bouwmeester, Nash and Ryan going?
Greetings and salutations. On second thought, no, just greetings. It’s time for another THN mailbag. Thanks for your submissions. Adam, love your work.


Will the Capitals trade Kuznetsov?

Will the Capitals trade Kuznetsov?

by Adam Proteau - June 29, 2012 11:01 AM EDT

Should the Caps trade their Russian prospect who's staying in the KHL?; why no women HHOF inductees?; and more.
The NHL’s silly season – a.k.a. the kickoff of unrestricted free agency – begins on Sunday. THN.com will have all signings analyzed by yours truly, Ken Campbell and Ryan Kennedy.


Why rumors link Jordan Staal to Eric, not Marc

Why rumors link Jordan Staal to Eric, not Marc

by Adam Proteau - June 22, 2012 10:58 AM EDT

Why Jordan isn't a fit for the Big Apple; The Canucks' off-season needs; and more.
It’s draft day and just about every newsworthy situation – trades, contract demands, draft positions – could have changed a number of times before it ends.


Why the Devil is New Jersey keeping its 2012 first-rounder?

Why the Devil is New Jersey keeping its 2012 first-rounder?

by Adam Proteau - June 14, 2012 3:50 PM EDT

Why New Jersey is smart to keep this year's pick; the latest on the Leafs and Luongo; and more.
The origin of the word “mailbag” is derived from the Latin meaning…ah, to hell with it. It’s summer. Let’s skip the pleasantries, deal with your questions, for which I’m ever thankful, and get out in the sunshine.


Time for off-ice officials?

Time for off-ice officials?

by Adam Proteau - June 8, 2012 10:43 AM EDT

Is it time to put power into the hands of officials off the ice?; will we see Lidstrom again?; and more.
Hello again, friends and non-friends. This is the latest edition of the THN web mailbag. I also answer the questions you submit in our magazine and on our Sirius/XM Radio Show.


Are the Wings in trouble?

Are the Wings in trouble?

by Adam Proteau - June 1, 2012 11:50 AM EDT

What will Detroit do without Lidstrom?; yet another call for change; and more.
One Stanley Cup final game down, as many as six more to go. Are you surprised at what you’ve seen so far? Who do you think will emerge as the biggest out-of-nowhere hero in the series? And most importantly, why am I asking you questions I can’t hear the answers to, especially when this is a mailbag where I answer your questions? The answers to those questions will not be found below, but I’ll do my best to deal with the ones you’ve submitted.


Was Raffi Torres' hit on Jarret Stoll worthy of a suspension?




"That hockey game will haunt me until the day I die…"

- Toronto's Joffrey Lupul reacting on Twitter to his team's meltdown loss in Game 7 to the Boston Bruins.

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