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The Central division has a different look this season. A look at five different storylines involving players, a coach, and two teams that are a bit of surprise so far this season.

Five Surprises So Far From the NHL Central Division

The Central division has a different look this season. A look at five different storylines involving players, a coach, and two teams that are a bit of surprise so far this season.
Darryl Sutter is back behind the Calgary Flames bench again, hoping to turn the Flames season around. Sutter is the fourth Flames coach since Brad Treliving took over in 2016.

Can Darryl Sutter Save The Calgary Flames?

Darryl Sutter is back behind the Calgary Flames bench again, hoping to turn the Flames season around. Sutter is the fourth Flames coach since Brad Treliving took over in 2016.
To say things haven't gone the way the Buffalo Sabres had hoped is an understatement. Toss in an injured Jack Eichel and things may have gone from bad to worse.

With Jack Eichel Injured, Buffalo Sabres’ Nightmare Season Hits New Low

To say things haven’t gone the way the Buffalo Sabres had hoped is an understatement. Toss in an injured Jack Eichel and things may have gone from bad to worse.
The Montreal Canadiens got off to a hot start to the season and GM Marc Bergevin was earning high praise but things have changed over the past month and he could hit the hot seat.

GM Marc Bergevin Could Be Next To Go If The Montreal Canadiens Flop

The Montreal Canadiens got off to a hot start to the season and GM Marc Bergevin was earning high praise but things have changed over the past month and he could hit the hot seat.
The Buffalo Sabres had higher hopes entering the season, but they are sitting at the bottom of the East Division. More stability is needed within the front office and behind the bench.

The Buffalo Sabres Desperately Need Experienced Management and Coaching

The Buffalo Sabres had higher hopes entering the season, but they are sitting at the bottom of the East Division. More stability is needed within the front office and behind the bench.
After two months of the 2020-21 NHL season, Minnesota Wild rookie Kirill Kaprizov is our leading Calder Trophy candidate.

Minnesota Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov Emerges as Calder Trophy Front-Runner

After two months of the 2020-21 NHL season, Minnesota Wild rookie Kirill Kaprizov is our leading Calder Trophy candidate.
Taking a look at the players and teams who have been on a roll and those who have been struggling of late.

NHL Trending Up, Trending Down – Week 7

Taking a look at the players and teams who have been on a roll and those who have been struggling of late.
Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden wrote an article for The Athletic recently that called for the NHL to increase the size of the nets, and he's right that it might be time.

NHL ProteauType: Ken Dryden Is Right – Make The Nets Bigger

Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden wrote an article for The Athletic recently that called for the NHL to increase the size of the nets, and he’s right that it might be time.
Although the two outdoor games had some bumps along the way, including a large delay in Saturday's game, the NHL pulling off the two games at Lake Tahoe deserves some credit.

Despite Sunny Bumps, Lake Tahoe Outdoor Games Deserve Praise

Although the two outdoor games had some bumps along the way, including a large delay in Saturday’s game, the NHL pulling off the two games at Lake Tahoe deserves some credit.
David Poile has been the GM of the Nashville Predators since 1997 when the team was formed. For the past couple years things haven't gone well for the Preds.

Is It Time For The Predators To Part Ways With GM David Poile?

David Poile has been the GM of the Nashville Predators since 1997 when the team was formed. For the past couple years things haven’t gone well for the Preds.
The NHL is one league where some of their top players don't get to shine in the playoffs. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have played in 17 games each, while Jack Eichel hasn't appeared in one.

Quarter Season NHL Predictions (2021)

COVID-19 had a significant impact on the 2019-20 NHL season, including a shortened season, a play-in round, and playoffs that played out in two bubble locations in Canada, devoid of fans.