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Central Division

Central Division ‘X Factor’ Players for Each Team

August 3, 2018 by Kyle Gipe

Now that the majority of the offseason has passed and the 2018-19 season is nearing, it’s time to look at each team’s goals for the season and how they can …

Read moreCentral Division ‘X Factor’ Players for Each Team

Categories Previews and Predictions Tags Central Division, Connor Hellebuyck, Corey Crawford, Kyle Turris

Blues Playoff Bid Could Rely on Rival Blackhawks

April 28, 2018March 20, 2018 by Sarah Bruenning

The St. Louis Blues first hosted the Chicago Blackhawks early this season, at a time when hopes were still high for both teams. Chicago boasts the second-longest playoff appearance streak, …

Read moreBlues Playoff Bid Could Rely on Rival Blackhawks

Categories St Louis Blues Tags Central Division

Sharks Exploit Stars’ Shortcomings in 5-2 Blowout

February 19, 2018 by The Hockey Writers
Alexander Radulov

Friday’s 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues brought the Dallas Stars elation, a sigh of relief, and an important move up the Western Conference’s crowded ladder. Joy from the …

Read moreSharks Exploit Stars’ Shortcomings in 5-2 Blowout

Categories Dallas Stars Tags American Airlines Center, Central Division, Ken Hitchcock, Top Story

How the Blues Win the Central

August 11, 2017 by James Gaughan

The last time the St. Louis Blues won their division was the 2014-15 season. Since then, they’ve come in second twice and finished third last season. St. Louis finished last …

Read moreHow the Blues Win the Central

Categories St Louis Blues Tags Central Division, Jake Allen, Vladimir Tarasenko

2017 Expansion Draft: Central Division Predictions

June 20, 2017 by Shayna Goldman
Matt Dumba

This is a collaboration between Vegas Golden Knights writers Thomas Conroy and Shayna Goldman analyzing the 2017 Expansion Draft by division. The Metropolitan Division predictions can be found here and …

Read more2017 Expansion Draft: Central Division Predictions

Categories NHL Expansion, Vegas Golden Knights Tags 2017 Expansion Draft, Central Division, George McPhee, NHL Expansion Draft, Top Story

2017 Expansion Draft Preview: Central Division

June 15, 2017 by Shayna Goldman

This is a collaboration between Vegas Golden Knights writers Thomas Conroy and Shayna Goldman analyzing the 2017 Expansion Draft by division. The Atlantic Division preview can be found here and the …

Read more2017 Expansion Draft Preview: Central Division

Categories NHL Expansion, Vegas Golden Knights Tags 2017 Expansion Draft, Central Division, George McPhee, NHL Expansion Draft, Top Story

Stanley Cup Final Predictions

May 29, 2017 by Shayna Goldman
Nashville Predators

Here at The Hockey Writers, we compiled predictions from our writers for the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Twenty-five of our writers contributed their predictions on the Stanley Cup Quarterfinals (Eastern …

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Categories Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins Tags 2017 NHL Playoffs, Central Division, Metropolitan Division, Stanley Cup Final, Top Story

Preparing for Expansion: Central Division

May 25, 2017 by Shayna Goldman
Mattias Ekholm, Nashville Predators, NHL

This is Part 2 of 4 in a series analyzing how the teams within each division must make changes to their roster prior to the expansion draft to either make themselves …

Read morePreparing for Expansion: Central Division

Categories NHL Expansion, Vegas Golden Knights Tags 2017 Expansion Draft, Central Division, NHL Expansion, NHL Expansion Draft, Top Story

NHL Playoffs Predictions – Western Conference

April 19, 2017April 12, 2017 by Shayna Goldman
Justin Fontaine

This is Part 2 of 2 of The Hockey Writers’ NHL Playoffs predictions for the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Eastern Conference prognostications can be read …

Read moreNHL Playoffs Predictions – Western Conference

Categories Editor's Choice, Trending Tags 2017 NHL Playoffs, Central Division, NHL Playoffs, Pacific Division, Top Story

How Does Mark Scheifele Compare?

February 25, 2017 by Aaron Schmidtke
Mark Scheifele, Winnipeg Jets, NHL, Fantasy Hockey

When Olympic hockey comes around every four years, Canadians trade in their toques, parkas, and double-doubles for a cozy spot on the couch watching their nation dominate the international stage. …

Read moreHow Does Mark Scheifele Compare?

Categories Winnipeg Jets Tags 2011 NHL Draft, Central Division, Mark Scheifele, Top Story

Blues’ Top 3 Things to Remember About Final Stretch

March 23, 2016 by Allison Scott
Jori Lehtera, St. Louis Blues

The NHL is nearing the end of its regular season, often titled the “final stretch.” These games are the only thing separating teams from their playoff dreams or an unfortunately …

Read moreBlues’ Top 3 Things to Remember About Final Stretch

Categories St Louis Blues Tags Central Division

Race for Central Division Lead: 13 Games To Go

March 12, 2016 by Allison Scott
Andrew Shaw

The battle for the Central Division lead is the closest race in the NHL right now, with three teams separated by two points. The Dallas Stars are currently one-point up on …

Read moreRace for Central Division Lead: 13 Games To Go

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, St Louis Blues Tags Central Division, Jake Allen, John Klingberg
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Hockey Headlines

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Coyotes Weekly: The Comeback Kids Get It Done

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Senators’ Josh Norris Is Making His Case for the Calder

Sharks: 4 Players That Should Be Traded by the Deadline

Flames’ Leivo Has Bad Luck to Blame for Offensive Struggles

Oilers Could Vault Into First Place With Sweep Over Maple Leafs

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  • Winless in Winnipeg: 1980–81 Jets Set Record Streak
  • Senators’ Josh Norris Is Making His Case for the Calder