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OPINION
1/30/21
KEN CAMPBELL: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly from the NWHL Bubble
(The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: Brandt Clarke's Fantastic Adventure
(The Hockey News)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Maple Leafs' penalty-taking a problem to address before it becomes costly
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Flames hold players-only meeting after frustrating start to season
(Sportsnet)
EMILY KAPLAN: What's wrong with the New York Rangers? Can they get back on track?
(ESPN)
SIMON HOUPT: Blackout rules make watching hockey in Canada confusing, frustrating and expensive
(Globe & Mail)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Looking like a very long — and very painful — season for Ottawa Senators
(National Post)
SCOTT STINSON: It isn't even Groundhog Day yet, but the NHL season feels awfully repetitive
(National Post)
PAT HICKEY: Centre Jake Evans emerges as key cog for Canadiens
(Montreal Gazette)
ROB OLLER: Many young pro athletes eye the exit the moment they arrive
(Columbus Dispatch)
TERRY JONES: Oilers coach Dave Tippett channels legendary Casey Stengel
(Edmonton Sun)
COLIN STEPHENSON: Rangers' Mlller is mature beyond his years
(New York Newsday)
KEN WARREN: The exercise in practising patience with the young and developing Senators
(Ottawa Citizen)
STU COWAN: Canadiens defenceman Ben Chiarot keeps getting better
(Montreal Gazette)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: Zdeno Chara on how it will feel to play Bruins Saturday night: ‘I love them as my brothers’
(Boston Globe)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Lindy Ruff thrilled with the chance to run the Devils
(Buffalo News)
BRENDAN KELLY: Montreal hockey fans contracting Canadiens virus
(Montreal Gazette)
DAMIEN COX: Sure, it’s early, but there’s a different look to the first-place Maple Leafs
(Toronto Star)
MIKE McINTYRE: Hockey Night in McIntyre's basement
(Winnipeg Free Press)
JIM MATHESON: Oilers are what record says they are
(Edmonton Journal)
MARK MADDEN: Jim Rutherford’s 5 trades in 2015-16 transformed Penguins, NHL
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
1/29/21
KEN CAMPBELL: Where Will Pierre-Luc Dubois Fit in with the Red-Hot Jets?
(The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: Has Petey Found His Groove?
(The Hockey News)
STEVEN ELLIS: Jake Oettinger is a Star in the Making for Dallas
(The Hockey News)
DAVID ALTER: Leafs Building an Identity of Resolve
(The Hockey News)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks temporarily rediscover identity in sweep of lowly Senators
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers shoot themselves in foot in costly loss to Maple Leafs
(Sportsnet)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Maple Leafs' offence remains lethal, but play away from puck is improving
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Flames' miscues, lack of emotion throw Rittich to the wolves vs. Canadiens
(Sportsnet)
SALIM VALJI: Ward anticipates reunion with ‘really good mentor’ Julien
(TSN)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: GM Jim Rutherford's exit clear sign Penguins heading toward rebuild
(National Post)
ED GRANEY: Should Golden Knights and Blues have played Tuesday?
(Las Vegas Review-Journal)
MARK KISZLA: In weird, lonely slog of NHL’s season of COVID, grit counts as much as skill in Avs’ 3-0 victory over San Jose
(Denver Post)
STU COWAN: A weird but wonderful night as Canadiens return to Bell Centre
(Montreal Gazette)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: The Ottawa Senators go winless in Vancouver as streak stretches to seven straight
(Ottawa Sun)
LUKE DeCOCK: On a night the Hurricanes needed Petr Mrazek to be at his best, he was perfect
(Raleigh News & Observer)
MIKE HARRINGTON: After an OT stinker, Sabres have to keep bouncing back
(Buffalo News)
TIM BENZ: Steelers’ Bud Dupree laughs at talk of discount deal; Penguins GM candidate emerging
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
PAT HICKEY: Julien takes a gamble during home opener against Flames
(Montreal Gazette)
DON BRENNAN: Making in-game adjustments has taken on new meaning for coaches getting used to masks
(Ottawa Sun)
1/28/21
KEN CAMPBELL: After Shocking Resignation, Jim Rutherford Could Be Back in the NHL
(The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: K'Andre Miller Came Up the Right Way
(The Hockey News)
STEVEN ELLIS: It's Time to Subscribe to the Jordan Kyrou Hype
(The Hockey News)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks' Elias Pettersson appears to rediscover confidence after slow start
(Sportsnet)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Maple Leafs' Sandin forced to remain patient amid lack of opportunities
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: For Oilers to succeed, free-agent signings must start meeting expectations
(Sportsnet)
FRANK SERAVALLI: ‘Shocking’ move as Penguins GM Rutherford departs in jaw-dropping fashion
(TSN)
EMILY KAPLAN: Charlie McAvoy ready to step up as the next great Boston Bruins defenseman
(ESPN)
FRANK SERAVALLI: NHL owners adjusting to pandemic life away from their teams
(TSN)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: No way of measuring whether Maple Leafs are true Cup contenders
(National Post)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Youth will be served by the Ottawa Senators, but they won't be rushed
(Ottawa Sun)
JOE STARKEY: Jim Rutherford quit on the Penguins at an awfully strange time
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
BENJAMIN HOCHMAN: Thomas must get more involved in all of Blues' offensive aspects
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
MIKE McINTYRE: Jets off to encouraging start
(Winnipeg Free Press)
DON BRENNAN: Cats purring out of the gate with not one Q but two
(Ottawa Sun)
TIM BENZ: Jim Rutherford’s ‘personal reasons’ for leaving Penguins resulting in public speculation
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
STU COWAN: Josh Anderson is looking like a good fit with the Canadiens
(Montreal Gazette)
LUKE DeCOCK: Hurricanes’ home opener has empty feeling after unexpected coronavirus pause
(Raleigh News & Observer)
LARRY BROOKS: Rangers on brink of wasteland amid litany of issues
(New York Post)
PATRICK JOHNSTON: A Richmond kid works his 1,000th Canucks
(Vancouver Province)
JASON MACKEY: What it was really like to cover Jim Rutherford
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
TERRY JONES: NHL's Daly-double schedule being endangered by COVID-19 occurrences
(Edmonton Sun)
SCOTT BILLECK: Jets' second line operating among the NHL's elite
(Winnipeg Sun)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: How a small change made a big difference for my mental health
(Ottawa Sun)
1/27/21
KEN CAMPBELL: Father of Broncos Bus Crash Victim Wants Driver Deported: 'I'll Fight Until the Day I Die'
(The Hockey News)
STEVEN ELLIS: Vitek Vanecek Has Stepped up Big for the Washington Capitals
(The Hockey News)
DAVID ALTER: Leafs' Marner Helps Propel Team to Sweep of Flames
(The Hockey News)
ELLIOTTE FRIEDMAN: 31 Thoughts: How the Dubois-Laine trade finally came together
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Tkachuk-Muzzin fireworks add new chapter to Flames' growing rivalry with Leafs
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers still looking for complete effort after swapping comebacks with Jets
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens' hot start credit to coach Julien's preparation, patience
(Sportsnet)
HELENE ELLIOTT: On Wayne Gretzky’s 60th birthday, let’s note his superior numbers and unrivaled class
(Los Angeles Times)
ED GRANEY: Kelly McCrimmon gets different view of game with Golden Knights
(Las Vegas Review-Journal)
JOHN SHIPLEY: Wild need to feel desperate before they really are
(St. Paul Pioneer Press)
KEN WARREN: Murray not blinded by the numbers, Coburn and Paquette return, Stuetzle wears a minus four
(Ottawa Citizen)
MICHAEL ARACE: Patrik Laine is (hopefully) a keeper for CBJ
(Columbus Dispatch)
MIKE SIELSKI: James van Riemsdyk is showing he might yet be the scorer the Flyers hoped they were signing
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
TIM BENZ: Bruce Arians likens Tampa Bay to Super Bowl XL Steelers; huge night for (many) ex-Penguins
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
STU COWAN: Happy to be home, Habs get reacquainted with Bell Centre
(Montreal Gazette)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Breaking the 'egg' takes the piano off Jack Eichel's back
(Buffalo News)
TERRY JONES: Oilers need to win series to climb up in North Division standings
(Edmonton Sun)
DON BRENNAN: What did Gretz do, after the Soo?
(Ottawa Sun)
1/26/21
KEN CAMPBELL: George Armstrong: The Greatest Captain in Toronto Maple Leafs History
(The Hockey News)
MATT LARKIN: Can Post-Trade Patrik Laine become Post-Trade Brett Hull?
(The Hockey News)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Canucks' quiet leader Sutter makes presence known in steadying performance
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers' Puljujarvi finally in right place at right time to realize potential
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Flames, Matthew Tkachuk shrug off contrived fury over Campbell 'incident'
(Sportsnet)
CHRIS PETERS: How Joe Sakic built the Colorado Avalanche into a perennial Stanley Cup contender: Key deals, draft picks
(ESPN)
BENJAMIN HOCHMAN: Captain Ryan O'Reilly and the Blues must readjust after coach Berube questions team's attitude
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
BRENDAN KELLY: Canadiens centre Phillip Danault overpricing himself
(Montreal Gazette)
MIKE HARRINGTON: At end of rugged schedule run, Sabres finally get what they deserve
(Buffalo News)
DON BRENNAN: Jets didn't get enough for a guy who could be the next Teemu
(Ottawa Sun)
STU COWAN: What a difference a year makes for the Canadiens
(Montreal Gazette)
DAVE FESCHUK: The Maple Leafs are getting even more out of Mitch Marner since he learned to
(Toronto Star)
TERRY JONES: Puljujarvi stepping up as Oilers still looking for back-to-back wins
(Edmonton Sun)
1/25/21
DAVID ALTER: Leafs' Campbell Proving to be Reliable Backup
(The Hockey News)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Maple Leafs attempting to out-sprint competition with condensed schedule
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Markstrom's steady play undone by more bad bounces as Maple Leafs top Flames
(Sportsnet)
EMILY KAPLAN: Are Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings ready to turn the corner?
(ESPN)
MIKE HARRINGTON: At end of rugged schedule run, Sabres finally get what they deserve
(Buffalo News)
BENJAMIN HOCHMAN: Blues goalie Husso not sharp in first start, but his team didn't do much to help him
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
LARRY BROOKS: Rangers need so much more from Igor Shesterkin
(New York Post)
SAM CARCHIDI: Will Carter Hart’s uncharacteristic outburst wake up the Flyers?
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
JACK TODD: Bergevin's off-season gambles paying off handsomely — so far
(Montreal Gazette)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: The Ottawa Senators trying to find winning solutions as road trip moves to Vancouver
(Ottawa Sun)
ROSIE DiMANNO: The Maple Leafs claw out a victory in Calgary, with an assist from George Armstrong
(Toronto Star)
MIKE McINTYRE: Laine trade looks bad on Jets
(Winnipeg Free Press)
PATRICK JOHNSTON: Elias Pettersson's change in agents sets up a big double-negotiation
(Vancouver Province)
1/24/21
RYAN KENNEDY: Blockbuster Swap: Laine For Dubois
(The Hockey News)
KEN CAMPBELL: Whitecaps Goalie Leveille Hopes to be Picture Perfect in Isobel Cup
(The Hockey News)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks fail to apply hard lessons learned as early-season slide continues
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Maple Leafs' TJ Brodie returns to Calgary with new team, familiar role
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens' dominant win vs. Canucks another reassuring sign for GM Bergevin
(Sportsnet)
FRANK SERAVALLI: Blue Jackets, Jets hope risky blockbuster swap proves mutually beneficial
(TSN)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: Former Bruin Adam McQuaid looks back on his career
(Boston Globe)
COLIN STEPHENSON: For Rangers, sometimes the best trades are ones you don't make
(New York Newsday)
PAUL FRIESEN: Jets failed with Laine, top to bottom
(Winnipeg Sun)
LARRY BROOKS: Alex Ovechkin's unsurprising COVID-19 mishap only hurts him
(New York Post)
ANDREW GROSS: Slow starter Eberle has found some jump
(New York Newsday)
PAT HICKEY: Veteran Corey Perry makes waves in debut with a goal
(Montreal Gazette)
SCOTT BILLECK: Loss of Laine made up in the gain of Dubois
(Winnipeg Sun)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: The Ottawa Senators bring in some toughness to start seven-game road trip
(Ottawa Sun)
TERRY KOSHAN: Maple Leafs look to conquer Alberta with building off successful start to season
(Toronto Sun)
TERRY JONES: All-Canadian division something to consider permanently
(Edmonton Sun)