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Point Shots: The search for Sidney Crosby's linemates

Jim Wilkie looks at the lineup shakeup in Pittsburgh and the contenders for the most coveted job in hockey: riding shotgun for Sidney Crosby

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2010 Winter Classic: Will latest outdoor tilt be turning point for Flyers,...

In Classics past, the outdoor game has provided the stage for teams to make a statement. So what will we see from the Flyers and Bruins at Fenway Park?

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NHL: At league's midpoint, Stanley Cup contenders have decisions to make

E.J. Hradek looks at five key teams on different courses and discusses moves they can make to chase the Cup or secure better position for next season.

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NHL - New York Rangers mold Stanley Cup contender around homegrown talent

When New York Rangers GM Glen Sather told assistant GM Jim Schoenfeld that the Rangers would commit to developing their own players rather than build ...

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NHL prospects - Top prospects that may be traded

Each trade deadline, teams in playoff contention go in search of that elusive missing piece that can either lock down a postseason bid or turn them in...

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NHL - Why Guy Boucher will win the Jack Adams award

Neil Greenberg looks back at past Jack Adams award recipients and finds a strong correlation with a significant jump in save percentage, meaning Tampa Bay bench boss Guy Boucher should feel pretty...

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2013 NHL Playoff Odds - Blackhawks, Devils looking like locks, while Caps,...

A quarter of the way into the season, we're starting to see some separation in the NHL standings. Using some detailed statistical analysis, Neil Greenberg provides the playoff odds for the contenders,...

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Jets-Maple Leafs Preview

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2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs - Toronto Maple Leafs helped, New Jersey Devils...

The Leafs owe the end of their lengthy playoff drought to the puck luck gods, and the Devils could have been contenders ... if they'd had more time.

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NHL - Three fixes to make the Toronto Maple Leafs playoff contenders

The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to be in a tailspin, but given the weak Eastern Conference, they could turn it around and make the playoffs. Ryan Wagman of Hockey Prospectus offers three fixes to get...

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NHL - Previewing and projecting the 2014 U.S. hockey team

To preview the Olympic men's hockey tournament, Hockey Prospectus previews and projects the top contenders. Team USA looks strong on paper, but may struggle due to some surprising reasons.

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NHL trade deadline -- Five teams that need to get a deal done

Five teams need to make a deal before Monday at 3 p.m. ET to have a chance of spurring on a championship run, writes Scott Burnside.

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Pronman: How the Maple Leafs can rebuild their franchise

The Maple Leafs' rebuild is off to a good start following the Mike Babcock hiring. Corey Pronman examines the next moves the team must make to become a contender again.

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Offseason moves can boost Penguins to Stanley Cup -- NHL

The Crosby-Malkin combo puts the Pittsburgh Penguins into playoff contention, but the team's offseason moves can give them an edge for the Stanley Cup. Matt Coller explains why they can win now.

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NHL -- Toronto Maple Leafs' overhaul will lead to future success

Hockey Prospectus' Matt Coller explains how a necessary overhaul of the front office and locker room can turn Toronto into a Stanley Cup contender.

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Why the Boston Bruins are poised for a long playoff run - NHL

The Bruins have been one of the more surprising teams among their division's leaders this season. Rob Vollman examines their chances of making a run for the Stanley Cup this spring.

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NHL - 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs -- John Buccigross examines all 16 playoff...

John Buccigross combines his favorite art forms, hockey and music, into an appreciation of each playoff team. The Red Wings are in Emo mode, while the beat goes on for contenders like the Caps.

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Projecting the 2016 conference finalists in the 2017 playoffs - NHL

The Sharks, Penguins, Blues and Lightning were picked by various pundits to make the Stanley Cup finals in 2016. Rob Vollman projects how each team will do in next season's playoffs.

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How Eastern Conference contenders will act in free agency to compete with the...

The Penguins' team speed and depth were key factors in their Stanley Cup win. Which free agents will their rivals in the Eastern Conference target in order to counteract those factors?

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