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Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL Video: Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4

The series continues for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Markus Nutivaara, William Karlsson…

How the NHL Became One of the Biggest Sports Betting Markets in the UK

On the surface, top National Hockey League teams like the Calgary Flames,…
Tampa Bay Lightning trade Nikita Nesterov to the Montreal Canadiens

NHL Trade: Montreal Canadiens acquire Nikita Nesterov from Tampa Bay

In a move that might signal the start of the NHL Trade…

NHL Trade: Leafs Peter Holland to Coyotes

Per Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs free up a roster spot…
Las Vegas Golden Knights

Sin City’s NHL Team Will Be the Vegas Golden Knights

The National Hockey League’s (NHL) new Las Vegas-based expansion franchise will be…
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Tournament Odds to Win the 2016 World Cup of Hockey

With the conclusion of the preliminary games, the 2016 World Cup of…
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2017 NHL Calder Trophy Odds

The Calder Trophy for the NHL’s top rookie projects to be one…
Teemu Selanne, Winnipeg Jets

1. Teemu Selänne, Winnipeg Jets (1992-93)

In the 1992-93 NHL season Teemu Selänne, also known as the “Finnish Flash”, burst on…

Honorable Mentions

Brian Leetch, New York Rangers (1988-89) One of the greatest offensive defensemen…
Alex Ovechkin

2. Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals (2005-06)

Alexander Ovechkin put together a legendary season as a rookie to win the…
Sidney Crosby

8. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins (2005-06)

Sidney Crosby was born August 7, 1987 in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia.…
Mario Lemieux

9. Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins (1984-85)

Mario Lemieux had a dominating first year as a rookie scoring 100-points…