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How They Were Built

The 2013-2014 Philadelphia Flyers: How They Were Built

THW Archives | January 31, 2014

Will the real Philadelphia Flyers please stand up? Fifty five games have been played and we’re still not sure if the Flyers are contenders or pretenders.  The beginning of the…

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The 2013-2014 Colorado Avalanche: How They Were Built

Colin Mills | January 25, 2014

The 2013/14 Colorado Avalanche roster is the result of a change in the direction of  the franchise following the retirement of long time captain and Hall of Famer Joe Sakic…

Categories Avalanche History, Colorado Avalanche

The 2014 Los Angeles Kings: How The Team Was Built

Jesse Weinstein | January 25, 2014

As the Kings sit comfortably in sixth place in the Western Conference, primed for their fifth straight playoff appearance, perhaps now is the perfect time to discuss the layout of…

Categories Hockey History, Los Angeles Kings

The 2013-2014 Boston Bruins: How The Team Was Built

Kirk Vance | January 25, 2014

Since Peter Chiarelli became the general manager of the Boston Bruins in the summer of 2006, he has worked tirelessly to build the championship core that has been to the…

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Rebuilding The Broken Maple Leafs

Andrew Forbes | January 24, 2014

When Brian Burke took over the reigns of the Toronto Maple Leafs on November 29, 2008, he said that the Original Six franchise was set to start a rebuild –…

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The 2013-14 New Jersey Devils: How The Team Was Built

Michael Gwizdala | January 23, 2014

When the New Jersey Devils were winning Stanley Cups, their foundation was built with smart and deep draft picks, coupled with shrewd trades.  Ah but how was the current edition…

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2013-14 Florida Panthers – How They Were Built

John Ginder | January 23, 2014

It has been 20 years since the Florida Panthers entered the NHL.  In that time they have been in the Stanley Cup Finals once (1995-96), been in the playoffs only…

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The 2013-14 St. Louis Blues: How They Were Built

Jeff Ponder | January 22, 2014

St. Louis Blues management has seen their roster rise from cellar dwellers to NHL stardom. In 2010-11, the team finished with 87 points for 11th in the Western Conference. Just…

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The 2013-14 Chicago Blackhawks: How They Were Built

Sean Sarcu | January 22, 2014

In this golden age of Blackhawks hockey, it has become a common fallacy to attribute the team’s success solely to its biggest stars. Those subscribing to this particular credit-giving schedule…

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The 2013-14 Minnesota Wild: How They Were Built

Tony Dean | January 21, 2014

The architect of the current Minnesota Wild roster in general manger Chuck Fletcher hired on May 21, 2009 by owner Craig Leipold. This is the most talented Wild team in…

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The 2013-2014 Canadiens: How They Were Built

Nissa Khan | January 21, 2014

As March 5th, the NHL Trade Deadline, approaches speculation will run rampant regarding what moves General Manager Marc Bergevin should make in order to turn the 2013-2014 Montreal Canadiens roster…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

The 2013 New York Rangers: How The Team Was Built

Josh Smith | January 14, 2013

As the Blueshirts prepare to take to the ice for this lockout-shortened 2013 season, it’s the perfect time to look back and see how the players currently on the roster…

Categories Hockey History, New York Rangers, Trades Contracts and Transactions

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