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  • 7 Best NHL Players 21 and Under

    For the most part, when a player joins the NHL there is a steep learning curve. One of the most oft-cited remarks is just how much faster the speed of the game is. Not only are they forced to deal with the speed of the game, it’s doubtful that they have faced opponents of that size and skill l...

  • Carolina Hurricanes: Eric Staal and Offense Gaining Potency Under Kirk Muller

    The Carolina Hurricanes 2011-2012 season is no longer about gaining momentum, about making the playoffs, or even, to a point, about winning.All of those dreams went down the drain months ago—months ago, when Paul Maurice was still the head coach.Now, the burdens of that era seem like a distant...

  • St. Louis Blues: 5 Players Who May Be Traded Under Ken Hitchcock

    Since replacing Davis Payne as coach of the St. Louis Blues on November 6, Ken Hitchcock has led the team to a 15-4-4 record.Hitchcock has completely revitalized this formerly struggling squad, who currently are tied for the fifth most points in the league.It’s safe to say, considering his exp...

  • Carolina Hurricanes Slowly but Surely Improving Under Kirk Muller

    In terms of wins and losses, the Kirk Muller era is off to a rough start for the Carolina Hurricanes. But looking beyond their record, the Hurricanes have shown significant signs of improvement under their new coach. He brings hope to a franchise that currently sits in the basement of...

  • NHL 2011-12: Will Hockey Be Safer Under Brendan Shanahan?

    As the National Hockey League’s new disciplinarian, Brendan Shanahan has his work cut out for him.  In hockey and other major sports, the issue of player safety has come to the forefront in recent years, and the onus is on leagues to structure rules in such a way that head injuries can be...

  • NHL Predictions: 10 Old Faces in New Places Under Pressure to Win Now

    The Philadelphia Flyers didn't sign Jaromir Jagr to a contract just to fill a roster spot. There are expectations in place. But Jags isn't the only new player in a new city that will be counted on throughout the season.This offseason saw a lot of moving and shifting among NHL veterans, wit...

  • NHL Free Agency: How Much Room Each Team Has to Maneuver Under the Salary Cap

    The NHL implemented a salary cap following the lockout of the 2003-2004 season. The cap often fluctuates from year to year, but in general certain teams have become known for spending right up to the limit, while others struggle to meet the minimum requirements set forth by the NHL.As the dust settl...

  • Sidney Crosby and the Top 10 Players Under 25

    It is hard to say that players under 25 years old in the NHL are the next big thing in hockey.  We have already seen Sidney Crosby become a superstar and Alex Ovechkin was the best player in hockey even before he turned 23.The current stage of hockey is as young as any sport in the world. ...

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