April 25, 2013
Judging Teams in a Shortened NHL Season
Forty-eight games would normally be halfway through the NHL season, and yet some teams will be evaluating failure over that in a lockout-shortened campaign. Does a non-playoff result in a short season indicate a need for sweeping change? Complete Story
April 8, 2013
NHL 2013 Contenders and Pretenders
The NHL has seen nine consecutive different Stanley Cup champions. Can the Kings, Bruins, Penguins, Blackhawks, or Ducks, shorten that number or will the Sharks, Wild, or Canadiens extend the streak? SC’s Andrew Jones sorts it out. Complete Story
March 26, 2013
What to Expect at the NHL Trade Deadline
As the NHL trade deadline approaches, the crystal ball is cloudy for this lockout-shortened season. Here’s what GMs might be thinking as they decide whether to go for it, hold steady, or blow it up. Complete Story
February 27, 2013
Has Season Already Ended For Some?
With a shortened schedule filled with conference-exclusive games, the timeline for keeping — or giving up — hope on a season has changed. But is it too late for some NHL teams to claw back? Complete Story
January 15, 2013
NHL Storylines Heading Into the Season
With NHL/NHLPA boardroom antics behind us, it’s time for a shortened and chaotic sprint through the regular season. What lies ahead? SC’s Mike Chen takes a look as we head into opening night. Complete Story
November 1, 2012
Is Their Method Rhetorical Madness?
The NHL and NHLPA have put out many sad-faced public statements angry accusations in the past few weeks. But is this all part of the end-game for the new CBA or have emotions and pride truly gotten in the way of progress? Complete Story
September 19, 2012
Why the NHL Lockout is the Same, But Different
It may be raining fire and brimstone for NHL fans right now, but are we really in for another lost season due to a lockout? SC’s Mike Chen compares this lockout to the one that killed the 2004-05 season. Complete Story
August 9, 2012
New CBA the End of Mega-Term Deals
Ten years. Twelve years. Fourteen years. Mega-term deals have become the norm for NHL free agents, the upcoming CBA should close out that loophole. SC’s Mike Chen looks at why teams and fans shouldn’t miss this type of contract. Complete Story
July 5, 2012
The Issues Behind the NHL’s CBA
Though not as contentious as the last CBA war, this summer’s negotiations are going to focus on a number of hot-button topics. SC’s Mike Chen provides a primer for the key CBA points that will be debated. Complete Story
June 12, 2012
The Kings’ Cup
The Los Angeles Kings won their first Stanley Cup with an amazing playoff run by goaltender Jonathan Quick. But SC’s Andrew Jones has lots of questions, the first being: how did this happen? Complete Story
More NHL Commentary
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| 04.25.12 | Will the NHL’s Dead Puck Era Return? | By Mike Chen |
| 04.16.12 | Flailing Penguins and Fickle Canucks | By Andrew Jones |
| 04.10.12 | Canada’s Cup? | By Bill Hazell |
| 03.22.12 | Injuries Muddy Stanley Cup Playoff Picture | By Mike Chen |
| 02.11.12 | Nabokov Back From the Dead as Trade Bait | By Mike Chen |
| 01.10.12 | Can Caps Find Their Way Under Hunter? | By Mike Chen |
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| 11.07.11 | Breaking Down NHL Attendance Woes | By Mike Chen |
| 10.12.11 | Top Five NHL Storylines of 2011-12 | By Mike Chen |
| 10.08.11 | Grudge Match: Bruins Ready For Lightning | By David Exum |
| 08.23.11 | Crosby’s Return Tempered By Marc Savard’s Situation | By Mike Chen |
| 07.28.11 | Mason is Key to Blue Jackets’ Fortunes | By Mike Chen |
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