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Five Ways NHL Can Capitalize on Olympics

Sports PhotoAdvancing the game of hockey through the Olympics is nice, but advancing the NHL through the Olympics is even better. SC’s Vic Curcuru outlines his five-step plan to taking Olympic momentum and turning it into NHL momentum. Complete Story

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What Now, NHL?

Sports PhotoThe Olympic gold medal game was one of the most-viewed TV events of the year. Sidney Crosby and Ryan Miller became household names, and many people watched a hockey game for the first time. What does this mean for the NHL? SC’s Mike Chen takes a look. Complete Story

NHL Playoff Push

Sports PhotoMany sports fans paid attention to hockey for the first time in a long time when the USA beat Canada in the Olympics. Should they keep watching as the NHL moves towards the playoffs? SC’s Andrew Jones has the answer: of course! Complete Story

How Long Can Phoenix Rise?

Sports PhotoLast year, the Wayne Gretzky-coached Phoenix Coyotes had the fifth seed at the All-Star Break before imploding. Why will this season’s Coyotes be different as they enter February? SC’s Mike Chen has the answer. Complete Story

Kings, Coyotes Show They’re For Real

Sports PhotoDuring October, the entire NHL waited for the bottom to fall out on the upstart Phoenix Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings. With the calendar year turning, both teams show no signs of slowing down. How’d they get here — and how high can they go? SC’s Mike Chen takes a look. Complete Story

What’s in Store For the NHL?

Sports PhotoCommissioner Gary Bettman said that expansion will happen before relocation. SC’s Jay Huerbin says here is your first opportunity to look into the future of the National Hockey League. Complete Story

Stamkos: Tampa Bay’s New MVP

Sports PhotoOne year removed from his old coach calling him “not ready for the NHL,” Steven Stamkos has grabbed the spotlight in Tampa Bay. Is it too early to discuss Hart Trophy consideration? SC’s Mike Chen takes a look. Complete Story

Early-Season NHL Storylines

Sports PhotoA bankrupt team in first place. A new superstar on Long Island. A revival in Madison Square Garden. These storylines and more are keeping things interesting in the early part of the NHL season. SC’s Mike Chen takes a look. Complete Story

2009-10 NHL Preview: What You Missed

Sports PhotoIt’s been a long, but eventful summer for the NHL. If you’ve been hibernating in a cave while waiting for hockey to return, SC’s Mike Chen reviews what you missed. Complete Story

NHL Free Agency Winners and Losers

Sports PhotoThe NHL’s free agency period saw a lot of players trade teams and some huge contracts went down. SC’s Jonathan Hamelin takes a brief look at some of the winners and losers of the NHL free agency period, along with some still on the fence. Complete Story

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