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For what it’s worth, the NHL’s long history of labor disputes between players and owners has created dramatic paradigm shifts in the League’s successful teams. The post-lockout NHL in 2005 saw the emergence of players...

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Most NHL teams have just six or seven games yet to play, and yet almost everyone is within spitting distance of the playoffs.  Those bottom-eight battles in this shortened 48-game season are closer than ever....

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The NHL trade deadline is April 3 at 3 p.m.  Some of the trades that everyone was expecting–such as the departure of longtime Flames’ captain Jarome Iginla — have already happened, but there could be...

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In case you’re not counting, we have under a year–319 days–until the opening ceremonies for the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.  The city on the coast of the Black Sea will be the first...

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The NHL realignment does break up the Blackhawks-Red Wings rivalry and force Florida teams to basically play in the "Northeast." But it did a few other things right....

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The Chicago Blackhawks remain undefeated in regulation through 22 games in 2013. What's the secret to their success?...

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After beating the Bruins and losing to the Penguins, the Sabres expose little details about this season's Boston Bruins that could cost Beantown down the stretch....

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Every sport has officials who facilitate the game day in and day out. Their ostensible role is to ensure that the rules are followed so that the outcome of the game cannot be attributed to...

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Contract talks have continued to stall between Montréal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin and defenseman PK Subban. On Friday, it was reported that the Canadiens were stalwartly defending their two-year, $5 million offer. Subban seems...

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If you opened up the NHL individual stats page this morning, the names at the top might not be what you expected. ...

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