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Shane Doan Stares Down the Sunset
Shane Doan's career is winding down. His style of play is becoming harder and harder to find. But his legacy in Phoenix is still just beginning.
The Jets, and the Challenges of a Small-Market Team in the Salary Cap Era
With a cap in place and roster turnover high, teams rarely contend consistently for more than a few years at a time. That's why the Jets are going for it probably before they should be.
Sheldon Keefe and the Marlies Are More Exciting than the Leafs
The new Marlies coach is mirroring Mike Babcock's on-ice approach and leading a winning a hockey club in Toronto.
Trader Jim's, Or How The Dallas Stars Are Not Your Typical NHL Powerhouse
Defying current NHL conventional wisdom, Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill has assembled his first-place team almost exclusively through trades and free agency.
John Tortorella Can't Fix the Columbus Blue Jackets
After a disastrous start, Columbus fired their coach and hired a controversial replacement. But even the new guy knows coaching wasn't the problem.
Surprise Storylines That Could Dominate the NHL
Can the Sabres, coming off a league-worst 54-point season, make a playoff push? Where will Lightning star Steven Stamkos finish the season? There's no shortage of storylines that could emerge in the NHL.
The Young Winnipeg Jets Are a Major Threat
Last season's playoff berth was no fluke. Bolstered by creative young playmakers, the Winnipeg Jets are trending upward and may be the most exciting Canadian team in the NHL.
The Canadiens Need Carey Price to Be Magical Again
Don’t expect the Montreal Canadiens to repeat last season’s success. Unless, of course, reigning MVP Carey Price has another otherworldly season.
The Champions League Lands in Kazakhstan
FC Astana is Kazakhstan's first club to make the Champions League. They are also the country's best shot at making a positive impression with its neighbors.
Fewer Shootouts Is a Good Thing: Embracing the NHL's New 3-On-3 OT Format
Less is more when it comes to the shootout, and three-on-three overtime should help limit it. Not all teams stand to benefit, though.
The NHL Got the World Cup of Hockey Wrong
You can’t fault the NHL for trying to market its product internationally. But you can question its gimmicky methods.