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Who’s going to win the turtle race for 30th – and gain a franchise player?

By Brian Costello

No team wants to suffer through a miserable season and finish in last place. But the reality is one team will sink to the bottom. Here are the top three teams to crater and capture the best odds of drafting a franchise player. More

NHL logo rankings No. 23: Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets logo has a few fans in the THN office thanks to its historical ties, but tumbles in the ranks because of its simplicity. Hey, at least it's not the Thrasher design.
Rumor Roundup: Could Marc Staal join his brothers with the Hurricanes?

If the Rangers decided Marc Staal doesn't fit in their plans, Carolina could show interest...Don't expect Evander Kane in Nashville...How long will Cody Franson remain a member of the Maple Leafs?...And are Vladimir Sobotka's days with the Blues over?
Is new Maple Leafs assistant GM Kyle Dubas this generation’s Roger Neilson?

The Leafs' hiring of advanced stats expert Kyle Dubas as assistant GM has caused debate, but Adam Proteau says that, 37 years ago, the Leafs also took a chance when they hired an advanced stats proponent: late coaching legend Roger Neilson.
Colorado re-signs O’Reilly for two years, embraces sanity

The Avs have been at loggerheads with one of their best players for years, but in avoiding arbitration with the Lady Byng winner, they've put themselves in a better position for the future.
Former Predator Patrick Cote gets 30 months in prison for bank heists

Former NHL tough guy Patrick Cote was sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison after admitting to robbing two Montreal-area banks, according to online reports.
New York Rangers are on the right path with Zuccarello

The diminutive Norwegian re-upped with the Blueshirts for $3.5 million, but the fact he is reportedly working on a long-term extension is even better news for New York fans.
Fantasy Pool Look: Blue Jackets and Flyers off-season outlooks

How do Columbus and Philadelphia stack up from a fantasy perspective? Darryl Dobbs has the lay of the land for both teams heading into the 2014-15 season.
NHL logo rankings No. 24: Los Angeles Kings

Our logo rankings continue with the Los Angeles Kings at No. 24. Think you can design a better look for the Kings? Get creative and send your new look to editorial@thehockeynews.com – we may run it at the conclusion of our rankings!

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August 1, 2014 Digital Edition

We recap the NHL's sizzling summer, from the intriguing draft to the madness of free agency. We take an in-depth look at No. 1 overall pick Aaron Ekblad (is he the next Nick Lidstrom?) and detail what all the signings and trades mean for each team.

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Season Commemorative 2014

Our XL Season Commemorative special edition details every step of the Los Angeles Kings path to Stanley Cup glory. Also in the issue, the Top 20 moments from the season that was; Can Alex Ovechkin be “fixed”? We dive into the mind of the Capitals’ captain; and much, much more.

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