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Jan 18, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington (50) hands the puck to linesperson Ryan Gibbons (58) after a block against the Utah Hockey Club during second period at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

3 reasons the St. Louis Blues must rely on Jordan Binnington for the long haul

This stat is a big reason the Minnesota Wild won't be a playoff team

The Central Division of the NHL has some interesting storylines

Three players the Arizona Coyotes should trade this season

Arizona Coyotes invest in their defense drafting Dmitriy Simashev (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Arizona Coyotes invest in their defense drafting Dmitriy Simashev

Ryan Hartman #38, Minnesota Wild (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild complete the comeback beating Dallas Stars in double OT

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 14: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Minnesota Wild blocks a shot on goal against Tyler Seguin #91 of the Dallas Stars in the first period at American Airlines Center on April 14, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

2 Central Division NHL teams finally clinch a playoff berth

Central Division, Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Who are the contenders, pretenders in the Central Division?

Arizona Coyotes, Lawson Crouse #67. (Photo by Zac BonDurant/Getty Images)

Lawson Crouse Having Career Year for Arizona Coyotes

Dougie Hamilton #7, New Jersey Devils (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

NHL 2022-23 Season Weekly Power Rankings: Monday 11/28

Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Jets/Stars Game Has Shocking Implications in Central Division

Connor Murphy #5, Chicago Blackhawks (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Three thoughts heading into November for the Chicago Blackhawks

Nick Bjugstad #17, Arizona Coyotes Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Coyotes Team Additions For 2022-23

Colorado Avalanche, Bowen Byram #4, St. Louis Blues, Jordan Kyrou #25(Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

2022-2023 NHL Season Preview: The Central Division

Lawson Crouse, Arizona Coyotes Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

A Look At Lawson Crouse’s Contract Extension With The Arizona Coyotes

Chicago Blackhawks, Seth Jones #4 (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

One player who could have a big season with the Chicago Blackhawks

Arizona Coyotes (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

A Look At The Arizona Coyotes Prospect Pool Additions

Nathan MacKinnon #29, Colorado Avalanche, Stanley Cup (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Avalanche Forward Nathan MacKinnon Makes History With Latest Contract

Alex DeBrincat #12, Chicago Blackhawks (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Blackhawks News: Promo Schedule Announced For 2022-23

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 18: John Madden #10 of the Florida Panthers warms up prior to facing the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on January 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Looking At John Madden’s Hiring As Arizona Coyotes Assistant Coach

Arizona Coyotes (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Arizona Coyotes Guide To The 2022-23 NHL Season

Chicago Blackhawks (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Chicago Blackhawks Guide To The 2022-23 NHL Season

Jonathan Toews #19, Chicago Blackhawks (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

The Blackhawks have their coach now comes the hard part

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 06: Lawson Crouse #67 of the Arizona Coyotes celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the second period of the NHL game at Gila River Arena on March 06, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

NHL Reverse Retro Ideas for 2022-23: Central Divison

Joel Eriksson Ek #14, Minnesota Wild (Photo by Scott Kane/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild’s Fall To St. Louis Highlights A Flaw In The Playoff Format

Chicago Blackhawks Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Five Former Blackhawks That Have Been Fun To Watch In The Playoffs

St. Louis Blues, Minnesota Wild (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Wild/Blues Series Has Been a Letdown Through Three Games

St Louis Blues, Minnesota Wild (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Three Takeaways: St. Louis Blues dominate in game one win over Wild