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The Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are hot, the Dallas Stars and New Jersey Devils are not.

What We Learned This Week In The NHL – Week 2

The Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are hot, the Dallas Stars and New Jersey Devils are not.
Do the New Jersey Devils move on quickly from the head coach John Hynes? Looking at some possible candidates to replace him if they do.

Is This The Week The New Jersey Devils Fire Coach Hynes?

Do the New Jersey Devils move on quickly from the head coach John Hynes? Looking at some possible candidates to replace him if they do.
Goal scoring is up so far this season, but history shows it tends to decrease as the season progresses. We can at least enjoy it for now.

Enjoy The NHL’s Early-Season Offensive Fireworks While You Can

Goal scoring is up so far this season, but history shows it tends to decrease as the season progresses. We can at least enjoy it for now.
The Minnesota Wild have plenty of time to change course. If they don't arrest this skid soon, however, they risk falling into a deep, early-season hole that could jeopardize their playoff hopes.

Could The Minnesota Wild’s Poor Start Bring About Early Changes?

The Minnesota Wild have plenty of time to change course. If they don’t arrest this skid soon, however, they risk falling into a deep, early-season hole that could jeopardize their playoff hopes.
Middling Wild's Awful Start to NHL Season Can Be Turning Point

Middling Wild’s Awful Start to NHL Season Can Be Turning Point

Before yesterday’s 2-0 win over the Ottawa Senators, the Minnesota Wild had been the last team without a point. The offense has struggled, and the same can be said for their defense.
Chemistry. It's a word that gets bandied about within the confines of NHL dressing rooms almost as often as catch phrases like get pucks deep and got the net.

NHL Teams Constantly Seek To Conjure Up Chemistry

Chemistry. It’s a word that gets bandied about within the confines of NHL dressing rooms almost as often as catch phrases like get pucks deep and got the net.
The 29-year old Alex Pietrangelo is entering the final year of his contract and he'll be looking for a big, long-term deal. Will the St. Louis Blues be able to keep him?

Can The St. Louis Blues Afford To Keep Alex Pietrangelo?

The 29-year old Alex Pietrangelo is entering the final year of his contract and he’ll be looking for a big, long-term deal. Will the St. Louis Blues be able to keep him?
What We Learned This Week In The NHL

What We Learned This Week In The NHL

The first week of the 2019-20 NHL season is in the books.…
NHL Last Lap: Ron Hainsey, Dan Hamhuis And Corey Perry Worthy Of Recognition

NHL Last Lap: Hainsey, Hamhuis And Perry Worthy Of Recognition

If the 2019-20 season is the last season for veterans Ron Hainsey, Dan Hamhuis and Corey Perry, they are worthy of recognition for their accomplishments.
NHL free agency: Alex DeBrincat's New Deal Could Signal More NHL RFA Re-signings in 2019-20

NHL Free Agency: Alex DeBrincat’s New Deal Could Signal More NHL RFA Re-Signings In 2019-20

There was a big named group of 2018-19 NHL restricted free agents that didn’t sign until late in the offseason and into training camp. The 2019-20 RFA group appears to be taking a different approach so far.
Can Joshua Ho-Sang Save His NHL Career?

Can Joshua Ho-Sang Save His NHL Career?

Josh Ho-Sang has requested a trade, and the New York Islanders are seeing if there is a fit somewhere. He’s willing to go to the AHL with an other organization. Will have be able to save his NHL career?
Top Five Likely NHL Trade Targets in the Western Conference

Top Five Likely NHL Trade Targets in the Western Conference

Looking at the top five players in the Western Conference that could become, or are potential trade targets before the February trade deadline.