
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?
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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.

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?

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.
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