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Fresh Changes To NHL Draft Format Will Discourage Tanking

NHL, Opinion / By Sean Hartnett

The NHL will progressively change its lottery system for upcoming NHL Drafts in an effort to prevent tanking.

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Report: Tim Leiweke To Step Down As Maple Leafs Sports President/CEO

1 Comment / NHL / By Michael Clifford

Less than 14 months after taking over as president and CEO of MLSE, Leiweke is stepping down.

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No Shortage Of Candidates Ready To Captain The Canadiens

2 Comments / NHL, Opinion / By Sean Hartnett

The Montreal Canadiens are rich in leadership despite losing two-thirds of their leadership core during the offseason. Captain Brian Gionta and alternate captain Josh Gorges have each moved within the Atlantic Division to join the Buffalo Sabres. There is a healthy number of worthy candidates ready to accept the torch and carry it highly as

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Hugely-Improved Tampa Bay Lightning Are Charged For A Stanley Cup Run

NHL / By Sean Hartnett

Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman has assembled all the pieces required for the Bolts to make a serious run at Lord Stanley’s Cup.

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NHL: P.K. Subban Signs With Montreal Canadiens For Nine Years, $72 Million

NHL / By Michael Clifford

Michael Clifford breaks down P.K. Subban’s new $72 million deal and how much the defenseman is worth compared to other players.

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NHL: Hockey Analytics Now In The Public Eye

NHL / By Michael Clifford

Michael Clifford looks at how hockey analytics and #fancystats have grown from message board fodder to being used by NHL general managers to build teams.

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