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Both Jack Eichel and Rasmus Ristolainen were outspoken in the last week about the losing that has gone on since they've been with the Buffalo Sabres. It's time for them to change the losing culture.

The Buffalo Sabres Must Overcome Their Culture of Losing

Both Jack Eichel and Rasmus Ristolainen were outspoken in the last week about the losing that has gone on since they’ve been with the Buffalo Sabres. It’s time for them to change the losing culture.
There are 10 cities on the NHL's list of potential hub cites to host playoff games. Though they aren't the most mentioned cities, Pittsburgh and Columbus may be the most logical choices.

Pittsburgh, Columbus Best Bets to be NHL Hub Cities

There are 10 cities on the NHL’s list of potential hub cites to host playoff games. Though they aren’t the most mentioned cities, Pittsburgh and Columbus may be the most logical choices.
Compliance buyouts could be a possibility for next season. Looking at some potential NHL buyout candidates from the Pacific Division - San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks and Arizona Coyotes.

NHL Buyout Candidates – Pacific Division (Part I)

Compliance buyouts could be a possibility for next season. Looking at some potential NHL buyout candidates from the Pacific Division – San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks and Arizona Coyotes.
Yesterday we looked at five teams that could be hurt by the 24-team playoff format, today we look at five teams that will benefit from the format.

Five NHL Teams That Could Benefit By The Proposed 24-team Playoff Format

Yesterday we looked at five teams that could be hurt by the 24-team playoff format, today we look at five teams that will benefit from the format.
There is lots of work for the NHL to do in preparing to restart their season. Once it's underway, there is so much that could go wrong. It could be a PR nightmare.

Is NHL Biting Off More Than It Can Chew By Restarting Season?

There is lots of work for the NHL to do in preparing to restart their season. Once it’s underway, there is so much that could go wrong. It could be a PR nightmare.
The Vancouver Canucks have pending free agents Jacob Markstrom, Chris Tanev, Tyler Toffoli, Troy Stecher and Jake Vertanen. Loui Eriksson, Brandon Sutter and Tanner Pearson could become trade candidates.

NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have just under $63.4 million committed to 14 players next season with pending free agents Jacob Markstrom, Chris Tanev, Tyler Toffoli, Troy Stecher and Jake Vertanen. Loui Eriksson, Brandon Sutter and Tanner Pearson could become trade candidates.
Compliance buyouts could be a possibility for next season. Looking at some potential NHL buyout candidates from the Winnipeg Jets, Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues.

NHL Buyout Candidates – Central Division (Part II)

Compliance buyouts could be a possibility for next season. Looking at some potential NHL buyout candidates from the Winnipeg Jets, Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues.
It will be another salary cap crunch offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs. With almost $77 committed to 16 players, GM Kyle Dubas and his staff will need to get creative to improve their roster.

NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Toronto Maple Leafs

It will be another salary cap crunch offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs. With almost $77 committed to 16 players, GM Kyle Dubas and his staff will need to get creative to improve their roster.
The next part of the Making the NHL series - players like Scott Pearson looking back at their hockey up bringing and what they'd change about today's culture.

Making the NHL: Scott Pearson’s Youth Hockey Memories

The next part of the Making the NHL series – players like Scott Pearson looking back at their hockey up bringing and what they’d change about today’s culture.
Seth Appert USA Hockey

Making The NHL: USA Hockey Sees Positive Trend With Multi-Sport Players

USA Hockey’s development model strongly encourages players to play multiple sports. USNTDP under-18 coach Seth Appert believes when kids are going up it’s beneficial to play different sports.
Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr and Eric Lindros on the importance of playing more than one sport, especially during the summer months.

Making The NHL: Former Greats Emphasize Importance of Summer Sports

Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr and Eric Lindros on the importance of playing more than one sport, especially during the summer months.
2020 NHL Draft: Windsor Spitfires Jean-Luc Foundy could sneak into the round, but some inconsistent play may see him fall. Latest 2020 NHL draft rankings.

2020 NHL Draft: Jean-Luc Foudy Could Be A First Round Talent

Windsor Spitfires Jean-Luc Foundy could sneak into the round, but some inconsistent play may see him fall. He has the talent, but can someone unlock it? Latest 2020 NHL draft rankings from Cohen.