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There has been a lot of negative off-ice news dominating the NHL headlines the past few weeks. A shift is now taking place and it's not a bad thing.

A Cultural Shift Is Taking Place Around the NHL

There has been a lot of negative off-ice news dominating the NHL headlines the past few weeks. A shift is taking place and it’s not a bad thing.
A look back at some of the good things that went on during the past week in the NHL, and few that didn't go so well.

NHL Gold & Mold: Mike Babcock’s Firing, Bill Peters’ Inevitable Following Act, and the Scratching Of Kyle Turris

A look back at some of the good things that went on during the past week in the NHL, and few that didn’t go so well.
St. Louis Blues Robert Bortuzzo knocked Viktor Arvidsson out the Predators lineup for four to six weeks. The NHL had another opportunity to set an example, and once again they failed.

When It Comes To Discipline, NHL Remains A Garage League

St. Louis Blues Robert Bortuzzo knocked Viktor Arvidsson out the Predators lineup for four to six weeks. The NHL had another opportunity to set an example, and once again they failed.
The Sports Social Media Outrage Machine Claims Two More Victims in Cherry and Babcock

The Sports Social Media Outrage Machine Claims Two More Victims in Don Cherry and Mike Babcock

The past couple weeks we have seen social media outrage taking down hockey icon Don Cherry and kicking down Mike Babcock after his firing.
Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg being evaluated

NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, Arizona Coyotes, and Seattle

The NHL Rumor mill is heating up a little as the Nashville Predators and Arizona Coyotes are front and center.
The Montreal Canadiens good start may help save GM Marc Bergevin's job

NHL Rumors: On the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres

Marc Bergevin has much work to do as GM of the Montreal Canadiens but does he stand pat to hold the future of the team together? That and Buffalo Sabres news too.
Sheldon Keefe replaced Mike Babcock behind the Toronto Maple Leafs bench this week. A look at which NHL coaches could be on the hot seat?

With Mike Babcock fired, Which NHL Coaches Are Next on the Chopping Block?

Sheldon Keefe replaced Mike Babcock behind the Toronto Maple Leafs bench this week. A look at which NHL coaches could be on the hot seat.
Things haven't gone as planned so far for Tyson Barrie and Maple Leafs. Jean-Gabriel Pageau is having a tremendous contract season for the Senators. Does it make sense for either team to move those players?

NHL Sense or Nonsense: Selling Season Starting – Barrie and Pageau?

Things haven’t gone as planned so far for Tyson Barrie and Maple Leafs. Jean-Gabriel Pageau is having a tremendous contract season for the Senators. Does it make sense for either team to move those players?
West Division opening night rosters, members of their taxi squads, and team salary cap projections for the start of the 2020-21 NHL seasonoat without Rantanen and Landeskog, and the Vegas Golden Knights should be searching for a backup.

Pucks in Depth: MacKinnon Keeping Avalanche Afloat … Golden Knights Should Shop For A New Backup

MacKinnon keeping Avalanche afloat without Rantanen and Landeskog, and the Vegas Golden Knights should be searching for a backup.
The Sheldon Keefe era in Toronto has begun. Mike Babcock's firing paves the way for Dubas' guy Keefe to take over behind the Maple Leafs bench.

Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas Gets His Man With Sheldon Keefe Hiring

The Sheldon Keefe era in Toronto has begun. Mike Babcock’s firing paves the way for Dubas’ guy Keefe to take over behind the Maple Leafs bench.
Looking at some players and teams that are on roll, and some who are headed in the opposite direction

NHL Gold & Mold: Sharks and Flames, Yandle and Kovalchuk, Streaking in Opposite Directions

Looking at some players and teams that are on roll, and some who are headed in the opposite direction.
The Edmonton Oilers' Dynamic Duo: Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl

The Edmonton Oilers’ Dynamic Duo: Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl

The Edmonton Oilers are challenging the St. Louis Blues for the top team in the Western Conference, and of course, are led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.