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OPINION
2/6/21
KEN CAMPBELL: Rapid Testing is 'Around the Corner' for the NHL
(The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: Can the Frozen Four Become March Madness?
(The Hockey News)
MATT LARKIN: How the NHL Celebrates Black History Month During a Pandemic
(The Hockey News)
MARK SPECTOR: Battle of Alberta provides rare mix of NHL's old, new school
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Cam Talbot reflects on 'bucket list' fight in Battle of Alberta
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks' Travis Green trying to stay levelheaded as pressure mounts
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens' Price could benefit from shot at redemption vs. Senators
(Sportsnet)
SALIM VALJI: Flames lacking chemistry, consistency during early struggles
(TSN)
FRANK SERAVALLI: NHL, NHLPA investigating rapid tests to flatten COVID curve
(TSN)
PAT HICKEY: Limited Olympic goaltending options for Team Canada
(Montreal Gazette)
DAMIEN COX: The NHL’s all-Canadian division is true, north, strong and free-scoring
(Toronto Star)
MARK MADDEN: Evgeni Malkin’s shot can fix Penguins’ struggling power play
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
STU COWAN: Expect Canadiens to bounce back in rematch with Senators
(Montreal Gazette)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Teams could use a pause to beef up Covid protocols
(Buffalo News)
TERRY JONES: Battle of Alberta will set tone on season for emerging Edmonton Oilers
(Edmonton Sun)
BRENDAN KELLY: Canadiens' Carey Price back to his inconsistent ways
(Montreal Gazette)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Matt Murray takes a step in the right direction and now he has to do it consistently
(Ottawa Sun)
TERRY KOSHAN: Matthews goes to work, Lehtonen in for Dermott and Leafs' fourth line gets another shot
(Toronto Sun)
MIKE McINTYRE: Lots of Jets sure bets for Olys
(Winnipeg Free Press)
PATRICK JOHNSTON: Canucks’ season prospects stark at the quarter mark
(Vancouver Province)
2/5/21
RYAN KENNEDY: Look Out! David Pastrnak is Back
(The Hockey News)
DAVID ALTER: Leafs Dominate Canucks on Spezza Hat Trick
(The Hockey News)
STEVEN ELLIS: James van Riemsdyk Looks Like His Old Self Again
(The Hockey News)
IAIN MacINTYRE: 'Lost' Canucks getting left in dust by North Division's best
(Sportsnet)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Spezza's hat trick shows just how special he is to Maple Leafs
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: With Battle of Alberta looming, Bennett's Flames future may soon be clear
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Off night from top players sinks Canadiens in loss to Senators
(Sportsnet)
LARRY BROOKS: Rangers could have Tony DeAngelo trade partner
(New York Post)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Stuetzle, Murray lead the way as Sens end losing streak by edging Habs
(Ottawa Sun)
JOE STARKEY: Is the Penguins’ GM post a good job or a career killer?
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
PAT HICKEY: 'We didn't seem to be in sync tonight,' Julien says
(Montreal Gazette)
LARRY BROOKS: This is the Kaapo Kakko the Rangers have been looking for
(New York Post)
STEVE SIMMONS: Maple Leafs kids love having Daddy Spezza around
(Toronto Sun)
MIKE McINTYRE: NHL's efforts to flatten curve not inspiring confidence
(Winnipeg Free Press)
TERRY JONES: World's Longest Hockey Game probably also coldest and most skilled edition
(Edmonton Sun)
2/4/21
KEN CAMPBELL: After NWHL's 'Bubble' Bursts, Where Does the League Go From Here?
(The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: "Youth Will be Served" on Canada's Olympic Team
(The Hockey News)
KEN CAMPBELL: In Midst of a Pandemic, Father and Son Find Joy and Healing on an ODR
(The Hockey News)
DAVID ALTER: Leafs Lean on Former Canucks' assistant Malhotra for Three-Game series
(The Hockey News)
ELLIOTTE FRIEDMAN: NHL makes four changes to in-arena COVID protocols
(Sportsnet)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Power-play dominance just one aspect of Malhotra's early impact on Leafs
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Flames' Gaudreau shows added layers in his game during early turnaround
(Sportsnet)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Team Canada ready to turn to new generation of players for 2022 Olympics
(Sportsnet)
FRANK SERAVALLI: Luongo breathes fresh perspective into Canada’s 2022 Olympic brass
(TSN)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Team Canada's hockey GM says 'youth will be served' at 2022 Olympics
(National Post)
HELENE ELLIOTT: Backes and the future both show their mettle in Ducks-Kings matchup
(Los Angeles Times)
TIM BENZ: Jim Rutherford’s ‘personal reasons’ for leaving Penguins resulting in public speculation
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
MARK MADDEN: Don’t expect Sidney Crosby to finish his career in Canada
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
MIKE McINTYRE: NHL wrong to let Columbus get head start in trade
(Winnipeg Free Press)
STU COWAN: Former Canadien Mitchell turns to teaching in retirement
(Montreal Gazette)
TERRY JONES: Lance Labrecque playing World's Longest Hockey Game to honour terminally ill wife
(Edmonton Sun)
CHIP SCOGGINS: Rossi's setback provides reality check regarding athletes and COVID
(Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: In the midst of a nine-game losing skid, the Ottawa Senators make changes
(Ottawa Sun)
JOE STARKEY: How to fix the Penguins’ abominable power play
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
TIM BENZ: Bruce Arians’ quote about Ben Roethlisberger; Chris Drury not in mix for Penguins GM job
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
PAUL FRIESEN: Don't put the horsebleep before the cart
(Winnipeg Sun)
2/3/21
KEN CAMPBELL: Women's Hockey Fans and Players Deserve Better from the NWHL
(The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: Vitek Vanecek Comes to the Rescue
(The Hockey News)
DAVID ALTER: Leafs Look to Improve Play at Even Strength
(The Hockey News)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks take step in right direction, but still walking a difficult path
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: Two-game series with Senators proves to be tonic for what ailed Oilers
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Rittich still seeking return to form as Flames hope for more balance in net
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens' Toffoli, Anderson delivering early returns on big-money deals
(Sportsnet)
ELLIOTTE FRIEDMAN: 31 Thoughts: Why Sabres postponements are cause for concern
(Sportsnet)
GREG WYSHYNSKI: Jack Hughes 2.0: How the young New Jersey Devils star found his swagger
(ESPN)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Blue Jackets treating Patrik Laine like the superstar he knows he can be
(National Post)
GENTRY ESTES: I'm ready to sound the alarm on Nashville Predators' 2021 season. Here's why
(The Tennessean)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Senators' winless streak hits nine straight as they're downed by Oilers again
(Ottawa Sun)
DAVE FESCHUK: It’s easy to make too much of the Maple Leafs’ early numbers
(Toronto Star)
MICHAEL ARACE: Jackets GM Kekalainen faces talent challenges
(Columbus Dispatch)
LARRY BROOKS: The glaring red flag that makes Tony DeAngelo radioactive after Rangers dismissal
(New York Post)
BARRY SVRLUGA: The Capitals have had every reason to flail. That makes their hot start even more impressive.
(Washington Post)
TIM BENZ: For the Penguins power play, every day is ‘Groundhog Day’
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
STEVE SIMMONS: The Saunders brothers had never heard of Willie O'Ree yet fought the same battles
(Toronto Sun)
2/2/21
RYAN KENNEDY: Has Tony DeAngelo Run Out of Chances?
(The Hockey News)
KEN CAMPBELL: Can McDavid and Draisaitl Each Score 100 Points in a 56-Game Season?
(The Hockey News)
DAVID ALTER: Sandin Patiently Waiting to play as Leafs' Eighth Defenseman
(The Hockey News)
ERIC FRANCIS: 'We'll take it': Tanev's lucky goal turns tide for Flames in win over Jets
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens relentless vs. Canucks as depth proving to be their superpower
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks' continued turnovers vs. Canadiens amounting to tough fix
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: Gretzky: McDavid and Draisaitl's scoring pace is 'pretty remarkable'
(Sportsnet)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: McDavid and Draisaitl are scoring like it's the 80s — so what's not to like about the Edmonton Oilers?
(National Post)
MIKE McINTYRE: 'I've got to cheer my boys on': Tkachuks' grandfather
(Winnipeg Free Press)
KEN WARREN: Chabot questionable for Tuesday, faceoff troubles continue and a glance at 2021 top prospects
(Ottawa Citizen)
JULIAN McKENZIE: Corey Perry's been solid for the Canadiens, and worth the salary cap gymnastics
(Montreal Gazette)
DAVE FESCHUK: Leafs prospect Rasmus Sandin keeps a stiff upper lip, but he sure would like to play a game again
(Toronto Star)
STU COWAN: Canadiens laud Shea Weber's leadership as milestone nears
(Montreal Gazette)
2/1/21
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers' McDavid, Draisaitl pick apart Senators in nearly historic night
(Sportsnet)
EMILY KAPLAN: How the Washington Capitals weathered an early COVID-19 storm and are poised to be top Stanley Cup contenders
(ESPN)
MIKE HARRINGTON: This Sabres loss was about way more than goaltending
(Buffalo News)
VINCENT Z. MERCOGLIAN: How Tony DeAngelo altercation with teammate pushed New York Rangers to breaking point
(USA Today)
TIM COWLISHAW: Jamie Benn’s return lights a fire under Stars, helps them salvage point in shootout loss to Carolina
(Dallas Morning News)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Ottawa Senators losing streak takes another turn for the worse as club hits eight straight
(Ottawa Sun)
JACK TODD: Habs plagued by inconsistent officiating this season
(Montreal Gazette)
WES GILBERTSON: Flames forward Bennett reportedly wants out … Now what?
(Calgary Sun)
LARRY BROOKS: Controversial Ranger's altercation with teammate could mean his time is up
(New York Post)
TIM BENZ: Matt Murray’s struggles continue; ex-Penguins lighting up the score sheet
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
ROSIE DiMANNO: Justin Holl, raised in hockey heaven, might be the Maple Leafs’ best defenceman so far
(Toronto Star)
TERRY JONES: World's Longest Hockey Game going on under a bubble this year
(Edmonton Sun)
PAUL FRIESEN: Post-season reboot: Jets-Flames series a litmus test
(Winnipeg Sun)
1/31/21
DAVID ALTER: Leafs Grind Out Point, End Alberta Trip with 3-0-1 Record
(The Hockey News)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks dial up systems play to snap 10-game losing streak vs. Jets
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Flames put on stirring show of emotion in win over Canadiens
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: Koskinen delivers timely saves when Oilers needed them most
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens stopped cold by Flames' Markstrom for first regulation loss
(Sportsnet)
COLIN STEPHENSON: Rangers' Mlller is mature beyond his years
(New York Newsday)
SAM CARCHIDI: Morgan Frost, Cam York top list of Flyers’ top 12 prospects
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
RON COOK: Jim Rutherford is hardly the first Pittsburgh legend to leave on sour note
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
STEVE SIMMONS: Stories of George Armstrong — So many, so funny
(Toronto Sun)
MIKE HARRINGTON: The multigame series is a fun part of this new schedule
(Buffalo News)
LARRY BROOKS: Rangers' two-goalie approach isn't working
(New York Post)
ANDREW GROSS: What's in store for Ladd, Kuhnhackl in the AHL?
(New York Newsday)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: After 14-year playing career, Lee Stempniak is a different breed of data analyst
(Boston Globe)
PAT HICKEY: Calgary comes out strong to hand Canadiens first loss
(Montreal Gazette)
DAVE POULIN: Funny. Caring. Special. Every George Armstrong story has a common thread
(Toronto Star)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Even as they struggle, Sabres finding the way to scoop up points
(Buffalo News)
TERRY JONES: Edmonton Oilers don new duds, come up big against first-place Leafs
(Edmonton Sun)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Senators must wait to learn if defenceman Thomas Chabot is OK to play Sunday against Oilers
(Ottawa Sun)