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Carolina Hurricanes: Can They Improve with the Same Roster as Last Year?
The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the least talked about teams in the entire NHL , and have been that way ever since they transferred over from Hartford...
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Calgary Flames: No Rebuilding Process in Their General Manager's Cards
The Calgary Flames have been on a downward trajectory ever since they reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 2004. The only real constant for the Flames has been the play of Jarome Iginla...
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Buffalo Sabres: Did They Spend the New Money from Ownership Properly?
The Buffalo Sabres have historically been one of the cheapest and poorest teams in the NHL , and were highlighted by their filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2003. Well those days appear to be over...
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Boston Bruins: Destined to Take the Cup Home Again?
After months of celebrating, and Zdeno Chara buying $100,000 bottles of champagne, it is time for the Boston Bruins to prepare for another grueling season and attempt to become ...
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Anaheim Ducks: Does GM Bob Murray Really Think They Have Enough To Compete?
I have been intending to publish my preseason predictions and evaluation of every teams summer activity for quite some time now...
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NHL Free Agent Rumors: 5 Teams That Could Make a Run for Brad Richards
As the Dallas ownership still waits in limbo, with things looking like they will not get settled within the next few months, Brad Richards is going to be looking for a new home this summer...
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Fantasy Baseball: Josh Willingham and Ten Waiver Wire Additons to Add Now
There is an old adage; "the baseball season is a marathon not a sprint." Well, we are finally about one third through the season, and the patterns of players have been somewhat solidified, ...
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NHL Free Agents: Does Going After Jaromir Jagr Make Sense for New York Rangers?
The New York Rangers are reportedly interested in bringing future Hall of Famer and hockey great, Jaromir Jagr, back to the NHL ...
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Fantasy Baseball: Is Jose Bautista Tradeable in the Make-Believe MLB World?
Starting in September 2009, Jose Bautista has been a power machine. He clubbed 10 home runs in that month alone, a remarkable pace that led into his mammoth 54-HR season last year...
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2011 NHL Playoffs: Top 10 Players to Come Out of Nowhere to Make an Impact
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are very often won by the team that has the most players that are able to make that leap to the next level. Production from the third line is necessary for every team's success in the playoffs...
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2011 NHL Playoffs: Ryan Kesler and the Top Scorers Left in the Playoffs
The NHL Playoffs are known as a time when stars in the league establish their legacy. Failures in the playoffs have haunted numerous stars like Joe Thornton (in past years), Daniel ...
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San Jose Sharks: Structurally Built for a Dynasty
The San Jose Sharks suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of the Vancouver Canucks , falling in the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive year...
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Philadelphia Flyers: There Is No Question They Need a Top-Notch Goaltender
The first round of the NHL playoffs for the Philadelphia Flyers almost ended in an absolute disaster. It took them a full seven games, which included a come-from-behind win in Game 6, to eliminate the injury-rattled Buffalo Sabres ...
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Calgary Flames: A New Version of the 2007 Maple Leafs?
As everyone is talking about the playoffs lately, I wanted to ensure that Canadian fans did not think that we forgot about the rest of the league...
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NHL Playoffs 2011: 10 Insights That Have Come to Light so Far
The NHL Playoffs are back, and have been as exciting as ever. We have has memorable games, memorable moments, sorry Phoenix fans and constant excitement that has left me on the edge of my seat...
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NHL Playoffs: Key Question That Will Determine the Winner of Each Playoff Series
The Playoffs are finally upon us, and they look to be amongst the most exciting in recent memory. Let's take a look at the key question that will determine each series. Eastern Conference : (1) Washington Capitals vs...
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NHL Beasts of the East: What Are Their Strengths and Weaknesses
With the New York Rangers beating the Philadelphia Flyers in the shootout, and the Carolina Hurricanes losing to the Buffalo Sabres in OT (was it not obvious that the worst possible ...
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Western Conference Playoffs as It Stands: Every Team's Strengths and Weaknesses
The Playoffs and golf courses are almost upon us. While I am curious which member of the Florida Panthers (my bet is on Stephen Weiss since he has never played hockey in May) ...
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Toronto Maple Leafs Season All but Over: How Can Team Improve in Free Agency?
With a disturbing loss to the post-trade deadline AHL version of the Florida Panthers last Thursday night, the Leafs' season unfortunately all but ended...
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2011 NHL Awards Preview: Who Deserves the MVP and All the Other Hardware?
The end of the season is rapidly approaching, and while the playoff races are fascinating, it is time analyze who has had the largest impact on his team's performance so far this season...