After another postseason flame out, the New York Rangers are shifting gears. Firebrand bench boss John Tortorella swapped jobs with former Vancouver Canucks coach Alain Vigneault early in the summer, and now Vigneault will be tasked with bringing the Stanley Cup back to Broadway.

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New York Islanders 2013-14 Season Preview

2 Comments / New York, NHL / By Chris Blanchard

With 22-year-old superstar John Tavares assuming the captaincy this season, the free-scoring Isles are entering a new golden age.

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New Jersey Devils 2013-14 Season Preview

NHL / By Chris Blanchard

The Devils may face a difficult 2013-14 season with Ilya Kovalchuk’s unexpected exit and a rough first offseason by general manager Lou Lamoriello.

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Nashville Predators 2013-14 Season Preview

NHL / By Chris Blanchard

With Seth Jones falling to them on draft day, the Nashville Predators have the makings of an elite defensive corps once again. Jones’ arrival should heal the wound left by Ryan Suter‘s 2012 exit, but defense alone can’t win championships. If the Predators are going to get back to the playoffs, they will have to

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Montreal Canadiens 2013-14 Season Preview

2 Comments / NHL / By Chris Blanchard

Division champions in 2013, the Montreal Canadiens are largely unchanged, and yet they are flying under the radar in the new look Atlantic Division. Michel Therrien’s squad must improve to stay on top, but it looks as if the Habs have fallen behind in the Atlantic arms race. The Canadiens needed a Bruins’ loss on

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