Liam McGuire
The Panthers Are Relying Too Much on Roberto Luongo
Florida has taken great strides, but too much of its success is tied to Luongo's play between the pipes. It's not a sustainable recipe—just ask the Canadiens.
Oilers Continue to Be Cursed by the Hockey Gods
Connor McDavid is a rare young star who single-handedly made it fun to watch the Oilers, regardless if you had a vested interest in them. Now, he's going to be out for months.
Finding the Silver Linings in the Leafs' Awful Start
It's hard to emotionally invest yourself in a team you know isn't going to win. Embracing losing sucks. But there are signs of progress for the lowly Leafs.
Tanking Was Totally worth It for the Sabres
Buffalo was unwatchable last year, but with Jack Eichel, plus Evander Kane and Ryan O'Reilly, the revamped Sabres are worth the price of admission.
Development Trumps Results for Leafs This Season
The Leafs are building toward the future, but that doesn't mean they can't challenge for a playoff spot.
Don't Be Surprised to See a Stanley Cup Rematch
The Blackhawks and Lightning went down different paths this offseason, but both teams are rightfully the favourites to win it all.
There's More to the Oilers than Connor McDavid
The Edmonton Oilers' rebuild is finally at a point where you can see light at the end of the tunnel.
The Vancouver Canucks Are in Trouble
Canucks GM Jim Benning made the team worse with some lousy moves this offseason. His questionable decisions will be reflected in the standings.
Bruins, Sweeney Centre of Attention in Offseason Full of High-Impact Moves
New Bruins general manager Don Sweeney had an underwhelming offseason, with the Flames benefiting from one of his perplexing deals. The Penguins were another team which did well by adding elite goal-scorer Phil Kessel from the Leafs.
The Leafs Should Go Bargain Hunting in Weak Free-Agent Class
The Maple Leafs' changing approach will have the club building toward the future this offseason. Expect lower-level deals over flashy signings.
Leafs' Rebuild Will Take Time but New Approach Is for Real
After years of standing still, the Leafs restructured their management team and have a brand new focus on analytics and player development.
The Blackhawks, Dynasty or Not, Are an Impenetrable Machine | US | Translation
The Blackhawks are going for their third Stanley Cup title in six years. No team has approached Chicago's level of dominance during the salary cap era.