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Rumor Roundup

Luongo to the Leafs?

by Lyle Richardson - October 22, 2012 2:07 PM EDT

Despite the lockout, rumors placing the Canucks goalie in Toronto flourished last week.
Not even an NHL lockout can fully kill the Roberto Luongo trade rumors. Having been linked throughout the summer to the Florida Panthers, speculation has recently sprung up suggesting Luongo will be headed to the Toronto Maple Leafs instead, perhaps soon after the NHL lockout is over.

Minnesota Wild

by Lyle Richardson - October 19, 2012 1:21 PM EDT

The Wild made two major splashes in the free agent market over the summer, but what impact will it have long-term?
The Minnesota Wild dominated NHL headlines in early July by signing left winger Zach Parise and defenseman Ryan Suter, the top two players in this summer's unrestricted free agent market.

Los Angeles Kings

by Lyle Richardson - October 17, 2012 1:11 PM EDT

The defending champions return intact and looking for a repeat.
The Stanley Cup-champion Los Angeles Kings avoided the difficulties of keeping their roster intact, a problem that has plagued previous champions.

Florida Panthers

by Lyle Richardson - October 15, 2012 1:25 PM EDT

After a summer of acquisitions, Florida made its first post-season in more than a decade, but can it improve?
The Florida Panthers made the Stanley Cup playoffs last spring for the first time in more than a decade and, entering this season, management hopes the lockout won’t affect their chances of building upon that success.

Edmonton Oilers

by Lyle Richardson - October 12, 2012 1:45 PM EDT

Sam Gagner and Ales Hemsky were most mentioned in trade talk last season, so what's on the table this year?
Six years since their last post-season appearance, the Edmonton Oilers remain a club very much in rebuild mode. Finishing dead last in the NHL standings in 2010 and 2011 helped them land the No.

Detroit Red Wings

by Lyle Richardson - October 10, 2012 1:14 PM EDT

How will the Red Wings cope with the losses of Nicklas Lidstrom and Brad Stuart from their blueline?
For the first time in 20 years, the Detroit Red Wings enter a season with genuine concern over their post-season hopes. The retirement of long-time defense stalwart Nicklas Lidstrom, the departure of reliable blueliner Brad Stuart and the inability of GM Ken Holland to land suitable replacements were significant blows.

Dallas Stars

by Lyle Richardson - October 5, 2012 12:55 PM EDT

Dallas is trying to return to the playoffs for the first time in four years, but what happens if they fail?
The past four seasons have not been kind to the once-powerful Dallas Stars. Ownership troubles resulted in reduced payrolls, forcing Joe Nieuwendyk (who took over the GM duties in June 2009) to rebuild the Stars with youth and affordable veterans.

Columbus Blue Jackets

by Lyle Richardson - October 3, 2012 1:20 PM EDT

Ohio's NHL team started last season with such promise, but finished in a wreck.
The summer of 2012 will be remembered as perhaps the most significant in Columbus Blue Jackets history, though time will tell what effect it will have on the floundering organization.

The Colorado Avalanche

by Lyle Richardson - October 1, 2012 4:30 PM EDT

Looking at the young Avalanche, who has flirted with the post-season the past two years, but failed down the stretch.
Colorado Avalanche fans have waited a long time for their club to return to its status of perennial post-season contender. Missing the playoffs in four of the past six seasons has taken a toll on the Avalanche's attendance.

The Chicago Blackhawks

by Lyle Richardson - September 28, 2012 11:54 AM EDT

Looking at the Windy City's team, which is still recovering from a salary cap meltdown after winning the Cup.
In the two years since the Chicago Blackhawks won their first Stanley Cup in 49 years, they’ve failed to return to those lofty heights, bowing out in the opening round of the playoffs in consecutive seasons.

Analyzing the Carolina Hurricanes

by Lyle Richardson - September 27, 2012 12:50 PM EDT

Looking at the surge in spending from the Canes and the work that still needs to be done to ensure a playoff spot.
After the Carolina Hurricanes missed the playoffs for the third straight season in 2011-12, ownership gave GM Jim Rutherford the green light this summer to invest more money in the roster.