Chris Wassel

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2018-19 Top 10 Vegas Golden Knights Prospects

As the 2018-19 season eases into the playoffs, the Vegas Golden Knights transition from being an expansion team to a team that is built on winning now. Last year changed so much, and the argument may be that Vegas is…

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So Is it Philipp Grubauer or Semyon Varlamov for the Colorado Avalanche?

Goaltending for the Colorado Avalanche hasn't been consistent during the second half of the season, a problem that isn't new for the Avs.

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A Look From The NHL Bottom: Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche got off to a good start but they lacked depth and weren't able to sustain it.

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2018-19 Top 10 Anaheim Ducks Prospects

As the 2018-19 season winds down, the Anaheim Ducks, became forced to employ quite a few prospects with the big club. As injuries and losses mounted, this became more and more necessary. Recently, they fired Randy Carlyle as Bob Murray…

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A Look From The NHL Bottom: Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks were making a playoff not so long ago, but the last ten games or so has basically taken them out of the playoff race.

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A Look from the NHL Bottom: New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils were in the playoffs last year and had some hopes of being in the hunt again this year. Things haven't worked out the way they had hoped.

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2018-19 Top 10 New Jersey Devils Prospects

As the 2018-19 season winds down, New Jersey, became forced to employ quite a few prospects with the big club. No fewer than eight injuries, including Taylor Hall, have given the kids a chance to play. This may not make…

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NHL Free Agent Analysis: Eric Staal Inks New Deal With Minnesota Wild

The odd thing about the NHL Trade Deadline was that Eric Staal could have been traded. Something felt off about the whole idea and yet it would not go away. Sometimes, it benefits to trust one's gut. Sure enough, Eric…

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NHL Trade Analysis: Mark Stone Traded to Vegas Golden Knights

The Ottawa Senators parted with the last of their big three on Monday afternoon. They traded Mark Stone to the Vegas Golden Knights. The deal turned into something few expected. Here are the particulars. Vegas receives Mark Stone Ottawa acquires…

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NHL Trade Analysis: Kevin Hayes Traded to Winnipeg Jets

The New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets completed a trade this morning that sent Kevin Hayes to the Winnipeg Jets. Winnipeg gets its top-six forward it had been looking for. New York receives picks to continue its long-term rebuild. Here…

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NHL Trade Analysis: Gustav Nyquist Traded to San Jose Sharks

The NHL Trade Deadline surprised some when Gustav Nyquist was traded early Monday morning to the San Jose Sharks. Just when one thought it was safe to go to bed, the Detroit Red Wings swung a deal that Nyquist approved.…

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NHL Trade Analysis: Ryan Dzingel Traded to Columbus Blue Jackets

The eerie calm of a Saturday night was broken by the finality of a trade again between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators. This "second leg" of a deal featured Ryan Dzingel and a pick heading to Columbus for…

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