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Who will the Predators keep?

Who will the Predators keep?

by Adam Proteau - August 19, 2011 1:35 PM EDT

Will the Preds be able to keep all three of their big 2012 FAs?; how will the Devils do?; advertising on jerseys?; and more.
A wise man once said, “send me your hockey-related questions and I’ll do my best to answer them” and you wise people responded.


Will the Islanders move?

Will the Islanders move?

by Adam Proteau - August 12, 2011 2:16 PM EDT

In the week-ending mailbag: Will the Isles end up elsewhere?; was getting Vokoun good for the Caps?; and more.
I’m back from a week off! And still hurting for introductory paragraphs for the mailbag. So this will have to do. Thanks as always for your postcards and letters, and remember, if you want your question returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.


Is Reimer for real?

Is Reimer for real?

by The Hockey News - August 5, 2011 10:20 AM EDT

Can the Leafs new No. 1 carry the team? The Islanders to Cleveland? Kronwall replace Lidstrom?
Mr. Proteau is away from the office, as is half the THN crew, but we never stop answering your question. The Ryans, Dixon and Kennedy, step up as fill-ins this week.


Why does everyone hate the Jets logo?

Why does everyone hate the Jets logo?

by Adam Proteau - July 29, 2011 12:59 PM EDT

Should Winnipeg have stayed the same? Who will be the best new pickup? Is Sather getting better in N.Y.?
I’ll be off on vacation next week, but, as always, the mail around here never stops being answered, so keep submitting your questions. Until then, stay hockey fans, my friends.


When will the Oilers contend?

When will the Oilers contend?

by Adam Proteau - July 22, 2011 3:41 PM EDT

Can Nabokov sign anywhere? Is Osgood a Hall of Famer? Is Brian Burke doing the right thing in Toronto?
You might think I would never run out of ways to introduce the weekly THN.com mailbag. You would be wrong. Here’s this week’s THN.


Who's on the up?

Who's on the up?

by Adam Proteau - July 15, 2011 3:15 PM EDT

Can the Panthers make the playoffs? Are the Wild a team to beat? How will the Canadiens do? How should the divisions re-align?
It’s the middle of July, yet you wacky puck-lovers insist on continuing to bombard me with questions. I’d advise you to seek help.


Connolly a No. 1 for Maple Leafs?

Connolly a No. 1 for Maple Leafs?

by Adam Proteau - July 8, 2011 11:40 AM EDT

A top dog in T.O.?... Can Bruins repeat?... Why a cap floor?... Setoguchi bitten by Sharks?... Thomas an all-time great?
After a couple weeks off, THN’s mailbag returns! I was going to say, “returns triumphantly,” but the only thing I would’ve been triumphing over is a vacation from the mailbag.


Semin for Luongo?

Semin for Luongo?

by The Hockey News - June 17, 2011 2:31 PM EDT

THN staffers come out to answer your questions dealing with a Luongo trade, defensemen on the penalty-kill and more.
The Stanley Cup may be over, but hockey isn’t about to leave our consciousness with the awards, draft and free agency all just around the bend.


Should coaches get suspended?

Should coaches get suspended?

by Adam Proteau - June 10, 2011 2:05 PM EDT

Should the league suspend coaches for their players' actions?; what are the chances the Panthers relocate?; and more.
Happy almost-ended NHL season! I’ll be away next Friday, but the mailbag never goes away, so keep sending your inquiries to the usual location.


Relocation or contraction?

Relocation or contraction?

by Adam Proteau - June 3, 2011 3:15 PM EDT

If the NHL has to move another franchise, where will it go?; should Columbus sign a No. 1 goalie?; and more.
Still checking in with a hockey mailbag at the beginning of June? Congratulations - you’re officially in too deep! Just kidding. Thanks as always for submitting questions, even if I can’t get to all of them.


Who goes East when the Jets return?

Who goes East when the Jets return?

by Adam Proteau - May 27, 2011 12:10 PM EDT

The Jets impact?...How'd the Canucks get good?...Capped out Red Wings?...Thrashers' future?
What’s that, you say? How do I come up with a different lead-in paragraph to THN’s mailbag each and every Friday? Simple, I pretend you’re asking me a question, type it out and provide an answer.


Are the Canadiens too small?

Are the Canadiens too small?

by Adam Proteau - May 20, 2011 2:40 PM EDT

In the week-ending mailbag: do the Habs need to beef up?; who deserves the Cup most?; hometown discount?; and more.
Hide your wife, hide your kids and hide your husband, because we’re answering mailbag questions out here! (You know the routine - you send me questions, I pick some and answer them either here, in The Hockey News Magazine or on THN Radio.


Who will win Game 3 of the Rangers-Bruins series?




"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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