Chicago Blackhawks 2013-14 Season Preview
Short of an undefeated season, things could not have gone much better for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013. The dominant Hawks will have the distinct honor of hoisting another Stanley Cup banner to the rafters this October, but even before they finish celebrating their fifth championship, they will shift their focus to the chase for […]
Carolina Hurricanes 2013-14 Season Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes launched their new look in June with the slogan “New Storm.” The Canes’ roster hasn’t changed much, but after a season in the Eastern Conference basement, they certainly hope that a new storm is brewing in Raleigh. The Hurricanes ranked 29th in goals against per game in 2013, ahead of only the […]
Calgary Flames 2013-14 Season Preview
After finishing 2013 with the fifth worst record in the NHL, the Calgary Flames have been reduced to a pile of smoldering embers. After years of delaying the inevitable, GM Jay Feaster has finally blown the core to smithereens and begun to rebuild. The Flames’ future began in April when they parted ways with captain […]
Buffalo Sabres 2013-14 Season Preview
A dreadful 2012-13 campaign ended an era in Buffalo, effecting the termination of 15-year head coach Lindy Ruff. In the wake of Ruff’s departure, the Sabres finished dead last in the Northeast Division, triggering a complete rebuild that will continue beyond the coming season. Read More NHL Team Previews The Sabres dealt captain Jason Pominville […]
Boston Bruins 2013-14 Season Preview
After returning 17 players from their 2011 championship team to the 2013 finals, the Bruins have abandoned their conservative ways with a whirlwind offseason. Burned by the Chicago Blackhawks in six games, GM Peter Chiarelli’s Bruins will have a brand new look this October. Since Dave Bolland crushed the city of Boston with his late […]
Anaheim Ducks 2013-14 Season Preview
Head coach Bruce Boudreau needed just one full season to take the Anaheim Ducks from worst to first in the Pacific Division, and west coast puck-heads can’t wait to see his follow-up act. Boudreau righted the ship that Randy Carlyle had veered far off course, but a first round playoff exit leaves major questions for […]