Are Coaching Changes in the NHL A Good Way To Make Your Team Better?

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Peter Stewart analyzes the record-setting eight coaching changes that have taken place in the NHL this season. Were they warranted? Are the teams better off with a new coach?

3 Reasons Why The St. Louis Blues Are A 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Contender

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For many years the Blues have been mediocre at best, but they lead the Central Division and have three key components that could keep them playing hockey well into May.

NHL Trade Deadline Winners and Losers

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In the wake of the supposed most exciting day in the hockey season, outside of the playoffs of course, the NHL trade deadline was in a word, dead. Only 15 moves were made involving 31 players and 11 draft picks, and it wasn’t until after the deadline had passed that an exciting and unpredictable trade happened, which leads me into examining the winners and losers of yesterday’s deadline.

Fire Sale in Columbus: Is Rick Nash Next?

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The Columbus Blue Jackets don’t seem to care that the trade deadline is on Monday. In the past two days they’ve traded away two of their top six most expensive contracts. It’s going to be interesting leading up to the trade deadline on Feb. 27 to see where Rick Nash ends up, if anywhere at all.

NHL Trade Deadline Analysis of Jeff Carter, Derek Roy, Marek Zidlicky, and Jonathan Bernier

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Here’s a look at some players that are under contract at least through the 2012-13 season that could have a new address by the February 27th trade deadline.

Detroit Red Wings Set NHL Record For Longest Home Winning Streak (But Should It Have An Asterisk?)

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The Detroit Red Wings surpassed the 1929-30 Boston Bruins and 1975-76 Flyers for the longest home wining streak in NHL history with 21st straight win, in a 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars last night at Joe Louis Arena

Chicago Blackhawks: 3 Glaring Problems That Need Fixing

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After going winless in their past eight games, one has to question whether the Chicago Blackhawks are a legitimate cup contender. The Blackhawks started the season scorching hot, getting points in nine of their first 11 contests, and they were 29-13-6 before this most recent losing streak. So what has gone wrong in Chicago?

With Chicago Blackhawks Losing Streak At Eight Games, Here Are 3 Things They Must Do Immediately

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The last time the Chicago Blackhawks won a game was almost a month ago on January 20th against the Florida Panthers. It’s no mystery why this has happened: defense. Though this season may be a lost cause, Tyler offers some suggestions for what the ‘Hawks can do moving forward to prevent a repeat performance.

Fantasy Hockey Report 2012: February 13-19

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Here are five under-owned players based on their production value, minutes played and linemates. These players are definitely worth a gander in medium or deeper leagues.

NHL Trade Deadline: Players Likely To Have A New Home

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With the NHL trade deadline quickly approaching, Peter Stewart identifies five players that are likely to have a new home within the next three weeks and where they could end up.

NHL Winter Classic 2013 Venue and Matchup Set: Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings at ‘Big House’ in Ann Arbor

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The NHL Winter Classic game for 2013 will take place between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings on January 1st at ‘The Big House’ (The University of Michigan stadium) and is expected to set attendance records for an NHL game as well as an outdoor hockey game.

Fantasy Hockey: Goalies To Add and Start – Halak, Miller, Ward, Hiller, and Bryzgalov

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Here is a look at a few goalies who had rough starts, which may have sent them down to the waiver wire in shallower leagues or at least earned them a seat on the bench. These five goalies are an absolute must to be played every day in all fantasy formats for the rest of the season.

Fantasy Hockey Report 2012: February 6-12

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Want to bolster your fantasy hockey team? Peter Stewart tells you which five players you should keep your eye this week — all with low owned percentages.

The Media May Ignore NHL Now But That Will Change

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Tyler Juranovich is convinced that the mainstream media will be forced to pay attention to the NHL as it builds on an impressive 2010 -11 season and has had an exciting first half of the 2011-12 season.

5 Spectacular Shootout Goals – Including Patrick Kane’s Many Moves Against the Wild

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Last Wednesday Chicago Blackhawks’ forward Patrick Kane won the game with an amazing shootout goal that had the whole ‘Hawk fan base in a buzz. Watch Kane’s goal, plus four other spectacular goals that the NHL’s controversial regular season tie-breaking policy makes possible.