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Oilers Weekend Cuts Will Be the Most Interesting
September 23rd, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers continue to inch closer to finalizing their roster and have already reduced their training camp roster from 60 players to 42. Five players were sent back to junior in their first round of cuts, followed by another 13 this week. Those sent back to junior could all factor into their respective country's World Junior...
Can the Bruins Use Veteran Teddy Purcell?
September 23rd, 2017 The 2017-18 preseason is all about the youngsters. If you've looked at anything Boston Bruins-related in the last few weeks, it's probably been centered around the mass of young players fighting for a roster spot on a Bruins lineup that has looked as rejuvenated as any in recent memory. However, it isn't just the youngsters that are...
The Blackhawks' 3 Bad Habits
September 23rd, 2017 After their winless eight-day 2017 playoff run, the Chicago Blackhawks certainly didn’t report to training camp suffering from a celebratory hangover. Instead, they’re pumped up and eager to escape the bitter disappointment that surely haunted them throughout the long offseason. Nonetheless, the defending Western Conference champions...
Blackhawks Poised for Chicago's Center Stage?
September 22nd, 2017 Make no mistake about it: Chicago is a Bears town. It has been for as long as I can remember. What about baseball? Sure, fans across the city have their allegiances. But they're divided. Interest weighs towards the Cubs given the franchise's recent and unprecedented success. The White Sox maintain their core fan base and, having...
Will 'The Strip' Help or Hurt the Golden Knights?
September 22nd, 2017 For most teams, home ice is worth about half-a-point and the same should hold true for the Golden Knights. If you're a Vegas fan who is new to hockey, the home team enjoys built-in advantages and one of them is the right to make the final line change before the puck drops. Of course, visiting teams can sneak in quick line changes...
The San Jose Sharks Quiet Summer
September 22nd, 2017 The San Jose Sharks had one of the quietest offseasons of any NHL team. The major moves involved players they re-signed and one they didn’t. It is clear the Sharks management is largely pleased with the roster, and value continuity within the organization. Nonetheless, they have kept the door open for major change by leaving salary...
