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Respect for the Devils?

Respect for the Devils?

by Adam Proteau - May 25, 2012 1:27 PM EDT

Why isn't New Jersey getting the credit they deserve? Who's at fault for the Canucks loss? Should the Penguins trade Staal?
Hello there. By now, you probably are aware this is the THN mailbag. I’m sure I need not explain to you that I answer questions submitted by you in this space, as well as in the pages of The Hockey News magazine and on the THN Radio Show.


Semin to the Islanders?

Semin to the Islanders?

by Adam Proteau - May 18, 2012 12:49 PM EDT

In the mailbag: Would Semin be a good fit with Tavares? Who will coach the Capitals? Will Lidstrom return?
It looks like the L.A. Kings are as unstoppable as the unending stream of mailbag questions you nice people keep sending me. I remain thankful for the time you take to submit them.


How did Quick get missed?

How did Quick get missed?

by Adam Proteau - May 11, 2012 2:25 PM EDT

The magnificent Kings goalie was a third-rounder in his draft year. How the heck did that happen?
We have a banner crop of questions in this week’s mailbag, so let’s get right to them. Thanks to all who submitted inquiries, regardless of whether they made the cut.


Will the Coyotes stay?

Will the Coyotes stay?

by Adam Proteau - May 4, 2012 12:25 PM EDT

Will the Coyotes run have any impact on their future?; the Minnesota Wild's summer; and more.
The second round of the NHL playoffs continue and so do the surprises, including the Kings pushing the favored Blues to the brink of elimination and the plucky Devils gaining a 2-1 series edge on the flashier Flyers.


Fire Dan Bylsma?

Fire Dan Bylsma?

by Adam Proteau - April 30, 2012 1:59 PM EDT

Should the Pens really fire their coach?; will the Sharks tear it down this time?; and more.
The first round of the 2012 NHL playoffs are over and with three Game 7s, astonishing goaltender performances galore and no shortage of controversy – what a round it was.


An eye for an eye?

An eye for an eye?

by Adam Proteau - April 20, 2012 1:18 PM EDT

How can Raffi Torres be punished?; what will the Pens do this off-season?; and too many scrums?
We’re closing in on the end of the first round of the NHL playoffs and the notable nastiness on display in most series has become a central focus of your mailbag submissions this week.


Why trade the No.1 pick?

Why trade the No.1 pick?

by Adam Proteau - April 13, 2012 1:42 PM EDT

Why wouldn't the Oilers just add Yakupov?; would Weber have been suspended in the regular season?; and more.
The first game of all but one NHL playoff series is in the books and, as happens every year, there were a few road teams that surprised (L.A.


Varlamov trade not so bad

Varlamov trade not so bad

by Adam Proteau - April 6, 2012 10:24 AM EDT

Why the Avs' investment wasn't so bad after all, who will the Oilers draft?; and more.
It’s the Easter long weekend, but the THN.com mailbag doesn’t take holidays. And why should it, especially at this time of year? Playoffs are right around the bend, non-playoff teams have important decisions to make and the NHL draft talk is just heating up.


Who should win the Jack Adams?

Who should win the Jack Adams?

by Adam Proteau - March 30, 2012 3:16 PM EDT

The NHL coach of the year race is a tight one; reward teams for drafting well?; and more.
One week from now, the NHL will have one more (half) weekend of regular season action before the playoffs begin. Other than the start of the hockey season – when hope abounds for not only 16 teams, but all 30 – that’s the best time of year for me.


Karlsson for MVP?

Karlsson for MVP?

by Adam Proteau - March 23, 2012 4:05 PM EDT

Why no consideration for Karlsson?; will the Flames make the playoffs?; and more.
I’m back from vacation and ready to get to the questions that have been piling up in my mailbag. But I saw a couple inquiries from folks wondering why their question hasn’t been answered, so I feel the need to stress the fact I can’t get to each and every question readers submit.


Too much for Grabovski?

Too much for Grabovski?

by The Hockey News - March 16, 2012 11:35 AM EDT

Did the Leafs overpay 'Grabbo'?; who will the Habs draft?; the makeup of our Top 50 list; and more.
Adam is away, so the THN staff picks up the mailbag an answers your questions. Mr. Proteau will return to action next week. Do you think Mikhail Grabovski’s $27.


Rangers playoff run?

Rangers playoff run?

by Adam Proteau - March 2, 2012 12:55 PM EST

Are the Rangers good enough for an extended post-season run?; origin of "last minute of play"; and more.
Greetings. This is the last mailbag I’ll be answering for a couple weeks - vacation time beckons - but that doesn’t mean you should stop sending in your questions.


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"We're playing the defending champs and you can tell they're not going to beat themselves. That team, just from them going all the way, you can see it over there. There's no panic…You can tell that's a machine over there and we've got to be at our best."

- San Jose's Scott Gomez on the Los Angeles Kings. Los Angeles leads the series 2-1.

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