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Hockey Analysis
The 2011 NHL Be A GM Bracket
Greatest Roster Series: New York Rangers
More than any team done before, the all-time roster was the most difficult to narrow down; so many forwards could make an equally convincing case to be on the list, and it was incredibly difficult to adjust for different eras. Read more »
Greatest Roster Series: New York Islanders
Before the Oilers dynasty in the 1980s, there was the New York Islanders dynasty; thanks in no small part to Hall of Famers Mike Bossy, Bryan Trottier and Denis Potvin. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Preds Pony Up To Keep Rinne
This deal was about far more than the numbers of Pekka Rinne and his place among the elite. This was about sending a message to the organization’s top players that they will be rewarded for their play. Read more »
Puck Possession Rating October 2011
There are surprise early entries at the top of the leader board after the first month of the season, notably rookie Roman Horak of the Flames and Mathieu Perreault of the Capitals. Read more »
NHL Player Rankings After October
Not only does Toronto lead the Northeast Division after the first month, but the two cornerstones of their franchise that GM Brian Burke chose to build around, Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf, each lead their respective positions in OCPR through October. Read more »
Greatest Roster Series: New Jersey Devils
The formula for the success of the Devils was Martin Brodeur and the defense in front of him, anchored by Hall of Famer Scott Stevens, and future Hall of Famer Scott Niedermayer. Read more »
NHL Power Rankings After October
Some teams dubbed as contenders have started real slow, particularly the defending champs in Boston (3-7-0). On the other end of the spectrum are the teams who had the top two picks in the draft last year, Edmonton (7-2-2) and Colorado (7-4). Read more »
Grading The Deal: Red Wings Protect Blue Line Future With Kronwall
With Nicklas Lidstrom likely in his final season, the certainty of having Niklas Kronwall under contract will prove invaluable. Read more »
Greatest Roster Series: Nashville Predators
The Predators are not a financially strong team, but one that is successful because of its consistency; GM David Poile and coach Barry Trotz have been in their respective positions since the first year of the franchise. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Canucks Trade For David Booth
The Canucks have been struggling out of the game and Mike Gillis could not afford to be patient and now must hope David Booth fills the secondary scoring void. Read more »
Finding Success After 40
Nicklas Lidstrom, Teemu Selanne and Mark Recchi had excellent 10-11 season despite being on the wrong side of 40. How are they aging like fine wine? Read more »
Greatest Roster Series: Montreal Canadiens
With the most Stanley Cups and Hall of Famers of any franchise, there are a lot of old names on this list. Patrick Roy is the only player on the list who has played for the Canadiens within the last 20 years. Read more »
Greatest Roster Series: Minnesota Wild
In their ten seasons as the Wild, Minnesota has made the playoffs only three times, including making it to the Western Conference Finals in 2003. Read more »
2011-12 NHL Rookie Primer
Like Jeff Skinner and Logan Couture last season, the 11-12 rookie class looks impressive with Luke Adam, Sean Courturier, Tim Erixon and Ryan Johansen making early contributions. Read more »
Greatest Roster Series: Los Angeles Kings
The future of the Kings looks brighter than ever, with burgeoning young stars like Dustin Brown, Drew Doughty, Anze Kopitar and Mike Richards. Read more »
Greatest Roster Series: Florida Panthers
The Panthers have only reached the playoffs in three times, but reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 1996. Read more »
Greatest Roster Series: Edmonton Oilers
Though a relatively new franchise (31 seasons played), the history of the Oilers is littered with some of the greatest names in NHL history: Gretzky, Messier, Kurri, Coffey, Fuhr, Sather, Anderson. Read more »
30 Bold Predictions For The 11-12 NHL Season
Here are some bold and fun predictions of what we think could happen in the upcoming NHL season. Read more »
2011-12 NHL Preview: Southeast Division
While the Lightning continue to reemerge, the Capitals completely own this division and have an excellent shot of getting over the hump in the playoffs. Read more »