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OPINION
10/16/21
ADAM PROTEAU: Injuries Causing Early Season Headaches for NHL Teams
(The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: Is Adam Fox Worth $10 million Per Season?
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: Is a Vladimir Tarasenko Trade Possible This Season?
(The Hockey News)
MARK SPECTOR: Fighting is on its way out, but Kassian knows the risks — and won't stop now
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Despite roller-coaster affair, Canucks find way to secure victory in shootout
(Sportsnet)
SALIM VALJI: Flames embracing identity shift as season opener looms
(TSN)
CATHAL KELLY: Forget the stats, just enjoy Ovechkin’s charismatic brilliance
(Globe & Mail)
SIMON HOUPT: Gretzky and Messier face off, and the winner is - Charles Barkley?
(Globe & Mail)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Is this the year when Maple Leafs' William Nylander finally breaks out and becomes a star
(National Post)
PAT HICKEY: Weber departure would be feather in Habs' salary cap
(Montreal Gazette)
KEN WARREN: Murray on injured reserve, Del Zotto takes scratch in stride, Ennis and Pinto off to good starts
(Ottawa Citizen)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: Bruins will start finding out quickly if Jeremy Swayman is up to the task
(Boston Globe)
STU COWAN: Phillip Danault among players Canadiens are really missing
(Montreal Gazette)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: The signing of Brady Tkachuk was another pivotal step in the right direction for the Senators
(Ottawa Sun)
MARK MADDEN: It shouldn't be this difficult for the Penguins to sell tickets
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
MIKE McINTYRE: Teemu Selanne living the good life in southern California
(Winnipeg Free Press)
BRENDAN KELLY: Canadiens take troubling tumble out of the gate
(Montreal Gazette)
TERRY JONES: Change in Daylight Saving Time bad for Alberta sports
(Edmonton Sun)
10/15/21
ADAM PROTEAU: The New Jersey Devils Have a Chance to Surprise
(The Hockey News)
STEVEN ELLIS: Jaromir Jagr is Still Thriving at Age 49
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: The Blackhawks Are Listening to Offers For Dylan Strome
(The Hockey News)
ERIC ENGELS: Beatdown in Buffalo, slow start to season leaves Canadiens concerned
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Oliver Ekman-Larsson looks like a nice fit for Canucks
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Flames chasing wrong side of history with dubious Opening Night streak
(Sportsnet)
SHI DAVIDI: Maple Leafs' urgency in Stanley Cup window offers lessons for Blue Jays
(Sportsnet)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: A thrilled Brady Tkachuk is signed, sealed and ready to deliver for the Ottawa Senators
(Ottawa Sun)
HELENE ELLIOTT: Cal Petersen’s season-opening start underlines next-gen movement on Kings
(Los Angeles Times)
GENTRY ESTES: Are Preds going to rage against the dying of the light?
(The Tennessean)
KELLY EGAN: Brady Tkachuk and the shaken dream of the Ottawa Senators
(Ottawa Citizen)
HELENE ELLIOTT: Rookie Mason McTavish scores record goal, an encouraging sign for the Ducks
(Los Angeles Times)
MIKE McINTYRE: No need to hit panic button
(Winnipeg Free Press)
LUKE DeCOCK: With two goals and a sly smirk, the Canes’ Andrei Svechnikov storms into a new season
(Raleigh News & Observer)
JOHN NIYO: Wings treat frenzied fans to a wild ride, despite a familiar result
(Detroit News)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Jack Campbell might be the answer in the Leafs’ net, but he still has to prove it. The time has come
(Toronto Star)
KEN WARREN: All about lineup flexibility and future hope
(Ottawa Citizen)
LARRY BROOKS: Plenty of good in incomplete Rangers effort
(New York Post)
NEIL BEST: Isles lose to start long journey, but be patient
(New York Newsday)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Senators sign Brady Tkachuk to a seven-year contract extension
(Ottawa Sun)
PAT HICKEY: 'We have to show up and compete,' Jeff Petry says
(Montreal Gazette)
MIKE HARRINGTON: In stellar opener, the connection was back between Sabres and fans
(Buffalo News)
TERRY JONES: A win is a win as Oilers start season off on right foot
(Edmonton Sun)
TIM BENZ: Lightning coach's quotes tell story of Penguins' win in Tampa — and how they need to play moving forward
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
10/14/21
STEVEN ELLIS: As Olympics Draw Closer, Concerns About China's Men's Hockey Team Continue
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: Could This Season be John Gibson's Last with the Ducks?
(The Hockey News)
MARK SPECTOR: Finally in front of a roaring home crowd again, Oilers triumph over Canucks
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks show progress after digging deep to salvage point against Oilers
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Drouin's performance the biggest positive for Canadiens in loss to Maple Leafs
(Sportsnet)
BOB McKENZIE: AHL play-by-play man comes out
(TSN)
EMILY KAPLAN: Columbus Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins tries to move on after death of Matiss Kivlenieks
(ESPN)
GREG WYSHYNSKI: Why the New York Islanders will win the Stanley Cup
(ESPN)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Maple Leafs' elder statesman Spezza eyes Stanley Cup as he heads into what could be final season
(National Post)
MIKE CHAMBERS: Re-signing Gabe Landeskog crucial to Avalanche’s leadership structure
(Denver Post)
MAC ENGEL: Dallas Stars running out of time to win Stanley Cup with soul Jamie Benn
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
LARRY BROOKS: Vitali Kravtsov saga raises concerning Rangers questions
(New York Post)
SEAN KEELER: Is Darcy Kuemper Avalanche’s next Teddy Bridgewater? Or next Peyton Manning?
(Denver Post)
MIKE SIELSKI: The Wells Fargo Center wants to be more comfortable for fans. Good. Now take the cameras off them.
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
ROSIE DiMANNO: Montreal again? Maple Leafs can’t look ahead at ’21-22 season without looking back
(Toronto Star)
TERRY JONES: Fans not exactly flooding back for first Oilers game in stands since COVID-19
(Edmonton Sun)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: The Ottawa Senators are ready for the Battle of Ontario to resume against the Leafs
(Ottawa Sun)
TOM TIMMERMANN: How many 20-goal scorers will the Blues have this season?
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
PAT HICKEY: Montreal rues missed opportunities in loss to Leafs
(Montreal Gazette)
BARRY SVRLUGA: For the Capitals in the opener, something for — and from — everyone
(Washington Post)
DAVE HYDE: The rising Panthers are close, so very close — but to exactly what is this season’s question
(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Sabres' box office might take the biggest hit from another non-playoff year
(Buffalo News)
MICHAEL ARACE: Blue Jackets begin new era with new faces on ice
(Columbus Dispatch)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: The time has come for the young Ottawa Senators to go from rebuild to results
(Toronto Star)
LUKE DeCOCK: Carolina Hurricanes are risking everything on Andersen and Raanta. It’s a worthy bet.
(Raleigh News & Observer)
LARRY BROOKS: Rangers can only go up from here
(New York Post)
BOB WOJNOWSKI: Ready or not, Wings taking a needed leap into the pool of youth
(Detroit News)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: One-on-one with coach D.J. Smith as the Ottawa Senators open the season against the Leafs
(Ottawa Sun)
STU COWAN: Extending Suzuki's contract a shrewd move by Canadiens
(Montreal Gazette)
10/13/21
ADAM PROTEAU: Before Playing a Game, the Seattle Kraken Are Winners
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: The Arizona Coyotes Could Shop Phil Kessel
(The Hockey News)
ELLIOTTE FRIEDMAN: 32 Thoughts: Seattle's NHL arrival comes at the perfect time
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens' bet on Nick Suzuki's potential likely to pay off
(Sportsnet)
EMILY KAPLAN: Auston Matthews is the NHL's must-see superstar
(ESPN)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: With Auston Matthews out, John Tavares needs to lead the Maple Leafs in a way that he's never led before
(National Post)
MARK KISZLA: Pressure’s on Nathan MacKinnon and Jared Bednar to show they have right stuff to hoist Stanley Cup
(Denver Post)
DAVE FESCHUK: The Leafs are heading into a last-chance season after five straight playoff disappointments
(Toronto Star)
LARRY STONE: Kraken takes loss in inaugural game but remains focused on the big picture
(Seattle Times)
LARRY BROOKS: Rangers ready to flaunt new muscle against No. 1 enemy —for better or worse
(New York Post)
STEVE SIMMONS: Jack Campbell's opportunity of a lifetime
(Toronto Sun)
JOHN ROMANO: The party began early for Lightning fans, and it ended the same way
(Tampa Bay Times)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: With the season set to open Thursday, the Senators and Brady Tkachuk remain at odds
(Ottawa Sun)
MIKE McINTYRE: Jets have what it takes to crack a home run this season
(Winnipeg Free Press)
MIKE CHAMBERS: Five keys for Avalanche to finally realize Stanley Cup potential
(Denver Post)
TIM BENZ: 2 Penguins that must fill the net while stars are sidelined
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Stop with the tank talk. This time, Sabres might actually be rebuilding
(Buffalo News)
STU COWAN: Canadiens have a lot to be concerned about this season
(Montreal Gazette)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Auston Matthews will miss the start of the NHL season but the Leafs’ star should be worth the wait
(Toronto Star)
TERRY JONES: Elite eight or bust for Edmonton Oilers heading into season opener
(Edmonton Sun)
KELLY EGAN: Brady Tkachuk and the shaken dream of the Ottawa Senators
(Ottawa Citizen)
10/12/21
ADAM PROTEAU: What to Make of the Ottawa Senators
(The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: A New Mindset: Mental Health and Hockey
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: Some Movement At Last in the Jack Eichel Saga?
(The Hockey News)
CATHAL KELLY: How will the Kraken fare? Like most things in hockey, nobody really knows
(Globe & Mail)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Will anyone be able to put up more points than Connor McDavid this season?
(National Post)
STEVE SIMMONS: Maple Leafs begin season with big expectations, but plenty of doubt
(Toronto Sun)
ED GRANEY: Golden Knights’ Misfit Line eyes fifth season together
(Las Vegas Review-Journal)
LARRY BROOKS: Breaking down all 32 NHL teams — and one ticking time bomb
(New York Post)
DAMIEN COX: The NHL relaunches in hopes of a rebound. There’s a lot to cheer for
(Toronto Star)
MARK MADDEN: Given Penguins' injuries, here's what must go right to keep playoff streak intact
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
MIKE McINTYRE: Jets should be a force... if certain things fall into place
(Winnipeg Free Press)
TERRY JONES: Does Ken Holland have the Edmonton Oilers on the verge of greatness?
(Edmonton Sun)
10/11/21
ADAM PROTEAU: In Defense of NHL Shootouts
(The Hockey News)
MICHAEL ARACE: Blue Jackets might be improved, but division is stacked
(Columbus Dispatch)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Last call for the Penguins, best crowds, puck tracking 2.0
(Toronto Star)
JACK TODD: Changes and concerns abound as Habs approach new season
(Montreal Gazette)
STEVE SIMMONS: This could be the biggest year of Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly's professional career
(Toronto Sun)
10/10/21
IAIN MacINTYRE: Lots of work remains for Canucks after rocky pre-season
(Sportsnet)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: Carey Price is the face of a different franchise, one that operates best when questions become fewer, help more routine
(Boston Globe)
LARRY BROOKS: The only way Rangers will pull trigger on Jack Eichel trade
(New York Post)
LUKE DeCOCK: A generation of Carolina Hurricanes fans who’ve only known hockey is coming of age
(Raleigh News & Observer)
MIKE CHAMBERS: NHL season begins as Olympic dreams simmer
(Denver Post)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Little by little, agent Pat Brisson making inroads in Eichel talks
(Buffalo News)
SCOTT BILLECK: Training camp brings surprises, disappointments and one firm question mark
(Winnipeg Sun)
MARK MADDEN: Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry has to earn back trust
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
DAVE FESCHUK: Richard Peddie turns the page after MLSE. A quaint bookshop in small-town Ontario is just the start
(Toronto Star)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Shorthanded Senators close out pre-season with loss to Leafs
(Ottawa Sun)
DAVE POULIN: The NHL can be a dark place for a player. Help for Carey Price shows how far the sport has come
(Toronto Star)
SHELDON H. JACOBSON: Carey Price and the perils of the professional hockey player
(Montreal Gazette)