1. NHL Trade Scenarios: 9 Teams That Should Pursue Getzlaf, Perry and Ryan

    The Anaheim Ducks have finally picked up their game, going 6-0-1 in the last seven games. Unfortunately, the extent of their first-half slump has them 14 points out of a playoff ...

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  2. Ales Hemsky's Play in the Next Few Games Will Make or Break Deadline Offers

    Ales Hemsky is one of the more talented players in the NHL . On paper, one would wonder how that statement can be made, but when watching him play, he is one of the most dynamic and shifty forwards in the game...

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  3. Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand: Why His Next Suspension Will Be a Big One

    As I'm sure everyone knows, Brad Marchand was recently suspended five games for clipping on Vancouver Canucks defenseman Sami Salo...

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  4. 10 Most Likely NHL Teams to Make the Next Big Move

    The new year has crept up on us quickly this season, and that means the Feb. 27 trade deadline is fast approaching as well. Typically, the majority of the trades will occur on Feb...

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  5. Roberto Luongo's Playoff Woes: Where It All Began

    Over the past few seasons, it has become evident that Roberto Luongo has issues when it comes to his ability in the playoffs. He began his career as a New York Islander, but was traded to the Florida Panthers just one season later...

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  6. Dan Carcillo, Chicago Blackhawks: A Substantial Suspension on the Way

    On Monday, January 2, 2012, Chicago Blackhawks forward Dan Carcillo received a five-minute major and a game misconduct for boarding on Edmonton Oilers defenseman Tom Gilbert near the midway point of the game...

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  7. Anaheim Ducks: Bruce Boudreau Is Not Enough to Fix Ducks

    The 2011-12 campaign has been an awful one for the Anaheim Ducks . Undisciplined play, lack of scoring and an uncharacteristic season for Jonas Hiller have been largely to blame for the Ducks' collapse...

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  8. NHL All-Star Game: Does It Still Have a Place in the League?

    Each year, the best players in the NHL compete in what we call the NHL All-Star Game. The build-up to the game is possibly the most exciting part, as fans get to vote for their favorites and watch as the roster is solidified...

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  9. NHL Fighting: A Crazy Solution to the Issue

    Whether or not fighting belongs in the NHL has been an item of discussion for quite some time now, and talks are going to increase with the discovery that Derek Boogaard , who ...

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  10. Predicting the Last East/West Playoffs as We Know Them: Western Addition

    As most of you know, the NHL Board of Governors approved the realignment from two divisions to four. The new, still unnamed conferences will consist of two conferences of eight teams and two of seven...

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  11. Predicting the Last East/West Playoffs as We Know Them: Eastern Addition

    As most of you know, the NHL Board of Governors approved the realignment from two divisions to four. The new, still unnamed conferences will consist of two of eight teams and two of seven...

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  12. 7 Most Likely Teams to Pursue Bobby Ryan

    Prior to the Anaheim Ducks ' much-needed win last night and the firing of Randy Carlyle, there was a great deal of trade talk regarding Bobby Ryan ...

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  13. Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins: Giving Other Contenders Reason to Worry

    I'm sure everyone knows why the Pittsburgh Penguins have people talking lately. Whether you're a hockey fan, a sports fan or just read the newspaper, you're probably aware that Sidney Crosby is back in action...

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  14. Brendan Shanahan: Why He's Not the Right Man for the Job

    Whether it was the 1 piece, retro goalie masks, the players skating without helmets, or the lack of neck-guards on goalie equipment, it's safe to say the NHL has never been as safe as it could be...

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  15. Anaheim Ducks: Time for a Change?

    The Anaheim Ducks currently sit in 14th place in the Western Conference standings, and 28th in the league. It's quite a peculiar position to be in when their roster is analyzed on paper...

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  16. Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars: Time to Snap Back to Reality

    The beginning of the 2011/12 season was one to remember, with many surprising stats coming from both teams and players. The two unlikely candidates which flew out of the gate early were the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Dallas Stars ...

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  17. 5 Most Likely Teams To Land a Vancouver Canucks Goalie

    Ever since Sidney Crosby got cleared for contact, the Vancouver Canuck goalie situation seems to have been the most talked-about subject...

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  18. Columbus Blue Jackets: Offseason Aquisitions Finally Going to Produce

    The Columbus Blue Jackets made some big moves in the offseason. For the first time since entering the league, they aggressively pursued the missing pieces of their regime...

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  19. Sean Avery's Expectations After Being Recalled to the Rangers

    Sure, Sean Avery is one of the most well-known players in the NHL , but not due to skill, hard work or hockey sense. He is well-known for his bad decisions and antics both on and off the ice...

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  20. Carolina Hurricanes: Jeff Skinner and Eric Who?

    Since the NHL lockout in '04-'05, Eric Staal has led the Hurricanes in points four out of six seasons, conceding the lead to veteran Ray Whitney on two separate occasions...

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  21. Kyle Turris and NHL Public Trade Demands That Captured the Media

    Last week, Kyle Turris ' agent, Kurt Overhardt publicly confirmed the speculation that Kyle Turris had asked to be traded...

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  22. Steve Mason Headed Down a Familiar Path

    At the beginning of every season, fans of the Columbus Blue Jackets believe their team will be a playoff threat. And every year they are severely let down. The difference this season is that their eternal optimism is finally justified...

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