Ranking The NHL Rebuilds Closest to Contention: Bruins (7th)
The Bruins have a dilemma. Are they rebuilding or just hit the reset button and looking to compete in a suddenly competitive division?
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Detroit Red Wings, Main Story
Ranking The NHL Rebuilds Closest to Contention: Red Wings (8th)
Steve Yzerman was a Detroit Red Wings legend as a player. He’s had trouble matching a similar legacy so far as the Wings’ general manager.
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NHL “Common Wisdom”: Myth vs. Reality
The NHL has plenty of cliches and myths that get thrown around, and diving into them, there’s some truth. That said, they aren’t correct all the time. So, let’s dive into a few, starting with team-building ones.
Chicago Blackhawks, Main Story
Ranking The NHL Rebuilds Closest to Contention: Blackhawks (9th)
The Chicago Blackhawks rebuild got off to a great start with the selection of Connor Bedard in 2023. The question has been the next steps in the total reconstruction.
New Jersey Devils
Devils: Bold Predictions and the Bold Prediction Culture
The New Jersey Devils are at a crossroads. Their contention window is still wide open but there are some needs that lend to to bold (or even reckless) predictions.
Buffalo Sabres, Main Story
Ranking The NHL Rebuilds Closest to Contention: Sabres (10th)
The Sabres remain a mess. A playoff drought that lasts this long usually speaks to the incompetence up top, whether it’s the ownership, the GM, or both.
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Ranking The NHL Rebuilds Closest to Contention: Kraken (11th)
In fairness, the Seattle Kraken are still a very young NHL franchise. However, it’s one that doesn’t appear to have a true road map for building toward contention.
Main Story, Pittsburgh Penguins
Ranking The NHL Rebuilds Closest to Contention: Penguins (12th)
The Penguins allowed their core to age too long and strip-mined their farm system. They now face a very long rebuild that has just taken baby-steps so far.
Bloggers, Teams
Thoughts On King Presser With Bears
It turns out that the summer is a time for long drives. A few weeks back, the journey was to
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The Norris: Is It A 3-Player Race Again?
Last season, the Norris Trophy race was a close one, and the final voting reflected it. For the first time