Philadelphia Flyers 2013-14 Season Primer
Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide: The 2013 campaign was an embarrassment for the Philadelphia Flyers. Their worst fears in terms of their defense and goaltending played out to such an extent that even their above-average offense wasn’t enough to propel…
Washington Capitals 2013-14 Season Primer
Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide: If you told someone in early February that the Washington Capitals would win the Southeast Division, they would have laughed at you. The team was 2-8-1, Braden Holtby looked like he was going through some…
Line Combos: Sens, Avs, Blue Jackets, Leafs, Blackhawks, Habs, Caps, Devils, Isles, Canes, Wings and Oilers
Ian Mendes: Senators lines: Michalek - Spezza - Ryan. MacArthur - Turris - Conacher. Smith - DaCosta - Neil. Condra - Pageau - Greening. Brent Wallace: Senators power play lines: Michalek Spezza Ryan Karlsson and Wiercioch. 2nd unit: MacArthur Turris Conacher Phillips and…
Winnipeg Jets 2013-14 Season Primer
Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide: The new Winnipeg Jets are entering their third season since their move to Atlanta and are still searching for their first playoff contest. Part of the problem has been their goaltending, as Ondrej Pavelec hasn’t…
Tampa Bay Lightning 2013-14 Season Primer
Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide: For the second straight campaign, the Tampa Bay Lightning fell short of the playoffs and once again a combination of defense and goaltending problems was the reason. Lightning GM Steve Yzerman made an effort to…
Nashville Predators 2013-14 Season Primer
Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide:The Nashville Predators gambled big in 2011-12 on the idea they would enjoy a lengthy playoff run in 2012 and then convince Ryan Suter to stay with the team. It didn’t work and the Predators would…
Roster Notes: Hurricanes, Flyers, Canucks, Penguins, Ducks, Sharks and Jets
Bob McKenzie: The Hurricanes sent Ryan Murphy to the AHL, but he'll likely be in the Hurricanes opening day lineup. Roster manipulation. David Strehle: The Flyers are likely to do the same with Brayden Schenn and/or Sean Couturier until they can…
Minnesota Wild 2013-14 Season Primer
Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide:After missing the playoffs for the fourth straight campaign, the Minnesota Wild sought to make a major move in the summer of 2012. They did just that by signing Zach Parise and Ryan Suter to blockbuster…
Afternoon Hits: Bryzgalov, Liles, All-Star Games, Zibanejad, Nyquist, Stanton, Rielly and Senators
Josh Yohe: Reliable source made it clear that the Penguins are not interested in Ilya Bryzgalov. James Mirtle: The Maple Leafs mistakenly thought that they would have been able to trade John-Michael Liles. Could be bought out next summer. David…
Injury Notes: Hurricanes, Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Ducks
Michael Smith: Injured Hurricanes not practicing today: Alex Semin, Tuomo Ruutu, Elias Lindholm and Tim Gleason. Chip Alexander: Gleason is out with a concussion. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Jordin Tootoo (bruised shoulder) skated today. Patrick Eaves is out with a sprained…
Dallas Stars 2013-14 Season Primer
Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide: New GM Jim Nill certainly was busy over the summer. He hired long-time Buffalo Sabres bench boss Lindy Ruff to serve as the new head coach, but that move almost got drowned out by the…
Lines and Pairings: Sabres, Leafs, Hurricanes, Devils, Lightning, Flyers, Canadiens, Stars and Blackhawks
John Vogl: Sabres power play lines: Vanek-Hodgson-Ennis, with Ehrhoff-Myers; and Leino-Ott-Stafford, with Ristolainen-Pysyk. John Vogl: Sabres lines: Vanek-Hodgson-Stafford, Ott-Ennis-Leino, Girgensons-Grigorenko-Flynn, Porter-McCormick-Kaleta. Scott and Larsson extra. Mark Masters: Maple Leafs lines: JVR-Bozak-Kessel; Lupul-Kadri-Kulemin; Raymond-Bolland-Clarkson; Ashton-McClement-Orr. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes lines: EStaal with Tlusty, Dvorak. JStaal…