Perennial contenders, consistent chokers. The San Jose Sharks have been one of the best regular season teams since the 2004-05 lockout, but the team has consistently failed to make a significant impact in the postseason. This summer, general manager Doug…
The Chicago Blackhawks have largely been one of the most successfully NHL franchises over the past several years, and the team looks poised for another strong run in 2014-15. Offense: The team’s core will again begin with captain Jonathan Toews…
After a breakout season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, netting 33 goals, center Ryan Johansen remains notably absent from Columbus’ training camp and reportedly left the city of Columbus on Wednesday—a day before training camp opened. Contract talks between the…
Overview Last season saw two versions of the Jets. The first half under Claude Noel, and the second half under coach Paul Maurice. If anything this season resembles how they performed under Maurice, they should be better than one of…
Health will be the name of the game for the Red Wings, whose 2013-14 campaign was marred by serious injuries up and down the lineup. But an injury-plagued season gave the Wings’ brass a chance to see the future, and…
Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman has been aggressive in his pursuit of building a winner since signing on in 2010. With a third place finish in the Eastern Conference last season, and several notable additions in the offseason,…
This summer saw some significant changes for the Penguins—mostly in the front office where General Manager Ray Shero was replaced by Jim Rutherford and head coach Dan Bylsma was relieved of his duties in favor of Mike Johnston. However, the…
The New York Rangers come into this season knowing that they were good last year—just not good enough. The question is, did the team do enough to win the ultimate prize in hockey this season? Arguably the biggest addition to…
Daniel Alfredsson’s future in the National Hockey League remains uncertain, but the veteran Swedish forward continues to train hard for another potential season. “He’s training hard,” said Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland. “He’s training to play.” Alfredsson, 41,…
Poor Malcolm Subban. The Boston Bruins prospect had already been upstaged by younger brother Jordan at the annual BioSteel Camp, and then New York Islanders prospect Josh Ho-Sang went ahead and added insult to injury. Ho-Sang, 18, was selected 28th…