Editorials

Sep 9, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Brandon Saad and Henrik Lundqvist and Evgeni Malkin and Tuukka Rask answer questions on stage from host George Stromboulopoulos (not pictured) during a press conference and media event for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

NHL World Cup Predictions: Tournament Projections

Ryan Ritchie
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NHL World Cup Teams Need an Anthem in a Hurry

NHL Award Predictions: Dark-Horse Candidates

NHL Training Camp/Preseason: 6 Bold Predictions

Sep 9, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Steven Stamkos and Evgeni Malkin and Drew Doughty and Zdeno Chara and Brandon Saad and Tuukka Rask and Ryan McDonagh and Henrik Lundqvist and Sidney Crosby and Anze Kopitar and Dave Pastrnak pose during a press conference and media event for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

NHL World Cup Predictions: Projecting Lines for All 8 Teams

Ryan Ritchie
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Mar 2, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto mayor John Tory (third from right) unveils a countdown clock for the upcoming 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. Looking on from left are Team Europe general manager Miroslav Satan, former World Cup participants Pat Lafontaine and Darryl Sitltler , NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly (second from right) and NHL players pssociation director Don Fehr (far right). Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

NHL World Cup of Hockey: Proposed Alternate European Teams

Ryan Ritchie
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Apr 9, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers left wing Jakub Voracek (93) takes a shot during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Fantasy Hockey: Underrated Players to Target

Ryan Ritchie
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Mar 13, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The Lightning won 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Fantasy Hockey: Overrated Players That Will Cost Too Much

Ryan Ritchie
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May 18, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA;Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) talks with goalie Matt Murray (30) after game three of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Las Vegas: Story Lines That Impact Expansion Draft

Ryan Ritchie
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Jan 21, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Dion Phaneuf (3) chases a puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Five NHL Teams That Need Captains

Doug Praskach
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Vancouver Canucks Trade Rumors: Five Forwards To Target

Aly Dhanani
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Apr 22, 2016; Sunrise, FL, USA; Florida Panthers right winger Jaromir Jagr (68) splits the defense of New York Islanders center Alan Quine (10) and John Tavares (91) during second period action in game five of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Duyos-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Season Preview: One Question For All 30 Teams

Ryan Ritchie
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Apr 21, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) reacts during the first period in game four of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

New York Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist: Stanley Cup Window Closing

Ryan Ritchie
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May 5, 2015; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames fans celebrate goal by Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (not pictured) against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period in game three of the second round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Season Preview: Who Got Better, Who Got Worse

Ryan Ritchie
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May 23, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) controls the puck against the San Jose Sharks in the third period in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scottrade Center. The Sharks won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Awards: 2016-17 Projections for Each Major Trophy

Ryan Ritchie
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Jan 21, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Edmonton Oilers left wing Taylor Hall (4) chases the puck during the first period against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Season Preview: 7 Players With Something to Prove in 2016-17

Ryan Ritchie
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May 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) skates with the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Fantasy Hockey Primer: 10 Durable Players You Can Trust

Ryan Ritchie
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Mar 28, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Matt Moulson (26) skates with the puck in the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena. Detroit won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Season Preview: Bounce Back Candidates or Veteran Decline

Ryan Ritchie
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May 18, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) during the third period of game three of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Season Preview: Bounce Back Candidates in 2016-17

Ryan Ritchie
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Dec 9, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy on his bench in the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Head Coach Search: Potential AHL Options

Ryan Ritchie
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April 15, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson (36) defends the goal against Nashville Predators during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Starting Goalies Security Level Heading into 2016-17

Ryan Ritchie
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Feb 12, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Marian Gaborik (12) skates off after being injured against the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Fantasy Hockey: 6 Players to Avoid and Why

Ryan Ritchie
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Apr 9, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug (47) gets ready for a face-off during the first period against the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Season Preview: 5 Players That Will Score More Goals

Ryan Ritchie
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May 5, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) against the San Jose Sharks in game four of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Season Preview: 5 Potential New Duos That Could Impress

Ryan Ritchie
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Mar 22, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) looks on during the third period against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Season Preview: 7 Teams That Need a Captain

Ryan Ritchie
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Feb 15, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban (76) against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Offseason Wrap-Up: Top 10 New Additions

Ryan Ritchie
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Apr 7, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Arizona Coyotes goalie Mike Smith (41) makes a save during the second period against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Coyotes Could Use Cap Space to Solidify Goaltending

Ryan Ritchie
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Apr 9, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31) covers up the puck during the second period against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Bold Predictions: Offseason Moves Still Expected

Ryan Ritchie
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