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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.
The Dallas Stars reached the Stanley Cup Final last season, but have struggled out of the gate as they've dealt with COVID, injuries, and a bunch of canceled games on multiple occasions.

Dallas Stars Stumbling At Quarter-Point Of The NHL Season

The Dallas Stars reached the Stanley Cup Final last season, but have struggled out of the gate as they’ve dealt with COVID, injuries, and a bunch of canceled games on multiple occasions.
Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that "teams believe they can come back," and looking at some of the numbers, he's right.

No Lead Is Safe In The NHL This Season

Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that “teams believe they can come back,” and looking at some of the numbers, he’s right.
Former Pittsburgh Penguins rival Ron Hextall, and surprise hire Brian Burke will now help lead the organization. There will be some pretty big decisions they'll need to make over the next couple of seasons.

Hextall, Burke Exactly What The Pittsburgh Penguins Need To Right Ship

Former Pittsburgh Penguins rival Ron Hextall, and surprise hire Brian Burke will now help lead the organization. There will be some pretty big decisions they’ll need to make over the next couple of seasons.
Both Carey Price and Jake Allen have four wins and two losses - Price has two more OTL - but their underlying numbers are much different.

A Goaltending Controversy Already For The Montreal Canadiens?

Both Carey Price and Jake Allen have four wins and two losses – Price has two more OTL – but their underlying numbers are much different.
The Toronto Maple Leafs sit hold down the top spot in the NHL with 21 points. Their offense is rolling, and though they have some areas that need to be improved on, there is plenty of time for tweaks.

Have The Toronto Maple Leafs Turned The Corner At Last?

The Toronto Maple Leafs sit hold down the top spot in the NHL with 21 points. Their offense is rolling, and though they have some areas that need to be improved on, there is plenty of time for tweaks.
As we enter month two of the 2020-21 NHL season, a look at 10 NHL rookies that are worth keeping an eye on.

10 NHL Rookies To Watch This Month

As we enter month two of the 2020-21 NHL season, a look at 10 NHL rookies that are worth keeping an eye on.