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OPINION

ADAM PROTEAU: Which NHL Goalie's Slump Is More Concerning: Bruins' Swayman Or Panthers' Bobrovsky? (The Hockey News)
SAM CARCHIDI: Took Leadership Role 'To Heart' In An All-Star-Type Season (The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: Maple Leafs Breathe Huge Sigh Of Relief With Matthews Returning – And Maybe Knies As Well (The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: Will The Ottawa Senators Shake Things Up? (The Hockey News)
ERIC FRANCIS: Flames play with heavy hearts in loss to Blue Jackets (Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Garland, Lankinen leading Canucks through rough waters (Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: 'We're a mature group': Oilers rally from rough first period to secure overtime win (Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: Former Coyotes already reaping rewards from move to Utah (Sportsnet)
JACK TODD: I'm thankful I'm still around and that Habs rebuild is working (Montreal Gazette)
ED GRANEY: Road-weary Knights have enough juice to down Jets (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
WES GILBERTSON: Emotional afternoon for Flames players, fans in Columbus (Calgary Sun)
JIM ALEXANDER: Kings goalie Erik Portillo can be proud after dazzling NHL debut (Los Angeles Daily News)
PAUL SULLIVAN: 15 sports topics to talk about on Thanksgiving instead of the forbidden 3 E’s (election, Elon, Eberflus) (Chicago Inquirer)
LUKE DeCOCK: Hurricanes’ home winning streak comes to an end as goaltending bill comes due (Raleigh News & Observer)
PAT HICKEY: Some pluses and minuses for the Canadiens this season (Montreal Gazette)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Visits by Casey Mittelstadt, Leafs and Jets highlight Sabres' busy December (Buffalo News)

ADAM PROTEAU: The Buffalo Sabres Have The Space To Add An Impact Player. Just Do It (The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: Want Ristolainen, Frost, Farabee Or Laughton? Flyers May Dangle All Of Them In Trade Talks (The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: The CHL USA Prospects Challenge Was Lopsided – But Totally Worth It (The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: NHL Rumor Roundup: Columbus Blue Jackets Entertaining Offers For David Jiricek (The Hockey News)
ERIC FRANCIS: As Monahan mourns Gaudreau, friendship lives on through their sons (Sportsnet)
STEVE SIMMONS: Exclusive details on Auston Matthews' medical visit to Germany (Toronto Sun)
DAN SHAUGHNESSY: There is so much to remember in 100 years of Bruins hockey, and other thoughts (Boston Globe)
STU COWAN: Brendan Gallagher remains heart and soul of Canadiens (Montreal Gazette)

ADAM PROTEAU: If The Maple Leafs Want Another Center, Islanders' Brock Nelson Is The Ideal Fit (The Hockey News)
SAM CARCHIDI: Flames Goalie Dustin Wolf Truly Opening Eyes As An NHL Rookie (The Hockey News)
CAROL SCHRAM: Crease Conditions: NHL's Cap Hike Could Challenge Playoff Teams With Two UFA Goalies (The Hockey News)
KEN CAMPBELL: Matthew Schaefer Has Put His Stake In The Ground For No. 1 Overall In The 2025 NHL Draft (The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: Are Big Changes Coming For The New York Rangers? (The Hockey News)
ERIC FRANCIS: 'Looks really comfortable': Flames' Zary thriving in new role (Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: No more Arty Party: Silovs struggles again in Canucks' loss to Penguins (Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens' Slafkovsky delivers performance to build on in win over Blue Jackets (Sportsnet)
RICK WESTHEAD: U.S. judge dismisses lawsuit that sought end to major junior drafts (TSN)
CATHAL KELLY: Bissonnette’s fight explanation is a Canadian Heritage Moment (Globe & Mail)
NICK KYPREOS: The Atlantic Division is there for the taking. Here’s why the Leafs can’t afford to miss it (Toronto Star)
STU COWAN: Jayden Struble battling to keep regular spot with Canadiens (Montreal Gazette)
JASON MACKEY: Replicating this level of performance from top line crucial for Penguins' success (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
BILL SPEROS: Plenty to be thankful for in the wide world of sports (Boston Herald)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Sabres' mandate for Black Friday matinee is to repeat their recipe for success (Buffalo News)
ROB BEARD: 10 things Detroit sports fans can be thankful for this year (Detroit News)

ADAM PROTEAU: Who Needs A Goalie More: The Carolina Hurricanes Or Colorado Avalanche? (The Hockey News)
KEN CAMPBELL:What's Up With The 2022 NHL Draft Crop? (The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: No Matthews, No Problem? Maple Leafs Soar Thanks To Mitch Marner (The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: Pittsburgh Penguins' Ongoing Slump Prompts More Trade Talk (The Hockey News)
IAIN MacINTYRE: As Canucks stars begin to return, J.T. Miller's absence still lingers (Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Flames preparing for two emotional games vs. Blue Jackets (Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: 'My game has grown a lot': Canucks' Lankinen continues to prove his value (Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens lacking chemistry, confidence as execution sputters in loss to Utah HC (Sportsnet)
LARRY BROOKS: Trading Chris Kreider would send the wrong kind of Rangers message (New York Post)
STEVE SIMMONS: The long and winding road for giant Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz (Toronto Sun)
TIM BENZ: A cornucopia of Pittsburgh sports complaints for the Pirates, Steelers, Penguins (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

ADAM PROTEAU: New Coach, New Expectations For Blues With Jim Montgomery (The Hockey News)
KEN CAMPBELL: Goaltending Is No Longer A Black Hole For The Toronto Maple Leafs (The Hockey News)
SAM CARCHIDI: Flyers Pay Tribute To One Of The NHL's Best Writers. Ever. (The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: The Canadiens Demoting Slafkovsky And Dach Are Big Wake-Up Calls (The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: Two Columbus Blue Jackets Defensemen Draw Attention In The Rumor Mill (The Hockey News)
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers GM Bowman not panicked but also 'not pleased' after slow start (Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Jane Gaudreau grateful for family invite to Calgary for game against Blue Jackets (Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Nearing return, Canucks' Boeser opens up about first concussion (Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Promotion of Roy, Laine's progress helps St. Louis push buttons in Canadiens' top six (Sportsnet)
CATHAL KELLY: Maple Leafs’ recent run of success almost makes Auston Matthews look expendable (Globe & Mail)
BEN FREDERICKSON: Here’s hoping Blues short-timer Bannister gets shot at NHL rebound (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Points to ponder after Sabres' golden sweep out West (Buffalo News)
STU COWAN: Canadiens' Josh Anderson a Hockey Fights Cancer Night star (Montreal Gazette)
LUKE DeCOCK: The best way for the Hurricanes to defuse an incipient goaltending crisis: Score six (Raleigh News & Observer)
BENJAMIN HOCHMAN: STL native Ben Bishop dishes on Blues' Jim Montgomery, his 'high IQ' coach in Dallas (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
JACK TODD: Canadiens' brutal second period vs. Vegas was a bad sign (Montreal Gazette)
LARRY BROOKS: It’s time to blow up this underachieving Rangers core (New York Post)
DAVE FESCHUK: The Leafs are on a roll without Auston Matthews — masking a deeper concern (Toronto Star)

ADAM PROTEAU: Despite Star Goalie Shesterkin's Strong Play, Rangers' Defense Hasn't Been Good Enough (The Hockey News)
MICHAEL AUGELLO: Will The Avalanche Be Able to Re-Sign Rantanen While Keeping Their Core Intact? (The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: Alex Nylander's Journey To The Leafs Differed From His Brother's, But Can He Become A Permanent Fixture? (The Hockey News)
BENJAMIN HOCHMAN: Hiring of Blues coach Jim Montgomery is stunning, thrilling and ‘classic’ Doug Armstrong (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
ROSIE DiMANNO: These Leafs can be hard to watch, but the results are hard to complain about (Toronto Star)
TIM BENZ: Penguins' weekend on center stage shows how bad things have gotten (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)