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NHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - Ranking all 16 teams
How do the playoff teams fall in line as the postseason gets underway? Here's a look at how they rank from 1-16.
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Measuring home-ice advantage in Stanley Cup playoffs -- NHL
Is having home ice truly an advantage in the Stanley Cup playoffs? Rob Vollman breaks down the statistics and home-versus-away factors to measure how much -- if any -- impact it has.
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Three key philosophies Chicago Blackhawks adopted to become a dominant...
With the Chicago Blackhawks set to compete again for the Western Conference crown, Rob Vollman explores the three key philosophies that have led them to become the NHL's dominant franchise.
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NHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - Best conference finals moments
We have had some doozy moments in the conference finals. As both head toward the finality of Game 7s, we take a look back at our favorite plays.
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Five teams poised for return to postseason
It's far too early to predict 2016 playoff spots at this stage of the summer -- plus what would we do when training camps actually start in a little l...
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Measuring which division will be the toughest in 2015-16 - NHL
Anecdotally, many think the Central Division is the NHL's toughest. Is that true? Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus dives into the data.
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2015-16 NHL season preview - Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are built to take that next step in the playoffs. But are they capable? Here's what you need to know about the Minnesota Wild going into the 2015-16 season.
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Grouping the Eastern Conference coaching staffs into tiers - NHL
Rob Vollman puts every team's coaching staff into one of five tiers based on experience and their standings point performance against expectation. Three Eastern teams' staffs make the top tier.
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Rangers-Blue Jackets Preview
Injuries ravaged the Columbus Blue Jackets and ultimately cost them a chance at the playoffs last season.
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NHL -- The hockey new year has arrived and the game is strong
The hockey new year is upon us, so let's dive into predictions for standout rookies, how some intriguing teams look so far, early playoff projections and the top 10 college teams in the land.
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Can the Columbus Blue Jackets get back on track? - NHL
The Blue Jackets were hyped as a legit playoff team this preseason but started 0-6. Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus explains how they can get back on track.
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NHL -- Five teams that will recover from slow starts
Early struggles can be a death sentence for a team's playoff hopes, but these five appear primed to turn things around and earn their invitations to the postseason tournament.
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NHL -- Ranking the worst draft-lottery losses in history
Some teams overcome the hurt of losing out on the No. 1 pick, but not all. From quality consolation prizes to being haunted in the Stanley Cup finals, we rank the worst draft-lottery losses ever.
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NHL -- Common sense could give way to chaos in Stanley Cup playoffs
The playoff format has largely been a success in its first two years, but potential craziness is coming this season because of nightmare scenarios brewing in both conferences.
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NHL -- Vancouver Canucks are bad everywhere but in the Pacific Division
Losing its 20th game of the season makes Vancouver not so good, but the loser point is keeping them in the playoff race. Man, that's so wrong.
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NHL -- Everyone should root for an Islanders-Rangers playoff series
The Islanders-Rangers rivlalry used to be one of the best in the league, and if the current standings hold, they'll give us the league's best possible first-round playoff matchup this season.
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NHL -- Anders Lindback is getting perhaps his final shot to be a No. 1...
With the surprising Coyotes looking to remain in the playoff hunt, journeyman Anders Lindback is getting what could be his last chance to prove he can be a No. 1 goalie.
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NHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Have the Calgary Flames finally turned the corner
The Flames started slowly this season, but patience has paid off with a seven-game winning streak. In Friday's Morning 3-on-3 we discuss whether the Flames are for real and a playoff threat.
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NHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Are the Florida Panthers a playoff team?
The Florida Panthers have moved into first place in the Atlantic Division, and in Monday's Morning 3-on-3 we debate whether the Panthers will hold on to a playoff spot for the rest of the season.
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Buyer's guide to cellar-dwelling teams ahead of the trade deadline - NHL
With the possibility of a playoff berth growing more unlikely for the Blue Jackets, Sabres and Oilers, which players should contending teams be looking to acquire from those clubs?
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