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Why the NHL should expand the playoffs
In his weekly Wysh List, Greg Wyshynski makes his case for expanding the NHL playoffs. Plus, Gritty continues to shine.
NHL
The most surprising players this season
Which players have shocked us the most with their great (or lackluster) play? We make our picks, and offer insight on what's to come.
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In The Crease
Recapping Sunday's action
McDavid's goal enough for Oilers, Petterson erupts for 5 points
Fantasy Hockey
Top fantasy waiver adds, including a pair of Canadiens
Searching for some waiver adds for your fantasy hockey roster? Victoria Matiash lists the best players still available in the majority of ESPN leagues.
NHL
What Anthony Duclair learned at each of his NHL stops
The speedy winger explains how each team helped contribute to the education of a player still realizing his potential, and what comes next.
Hello, Seattle
Everything you need to know about Seattle's new NHL team
When will they start playing? What will they be called? How is the NHL going to realign? We answer the key questions after the big announcement.
The Seattle uni design awards revealed
Now that the NHL is headed to Seattle, our readers offer their best ideas on everything from names to uniform designs.
Fantasy
Fantasy hockey forecaster: Dec. 10-16
Sean Allen breaks down fantasy hockey matchup data heading into Week 11, pointing out which goalies are actually playing at a different level than their overall stats might indicate.
Sharks
NHL
Meier nets 2 goals in Sharks' win
Timo Meier scores a pair of wrist-shot goals as San Jose beats New Jersey 5-2.
Lightning
NHL
Stamkos tallies hat trick vs. Rangers
Steven Stamkos scores once in each period to record a hat trick in the Lightning's 6-3 win over the Rangers.
Top Headlines
- Coyotes' Raanta at risk of missing rest of season
- Blues' Bortuzzo, Sanford square off in practice
- Hurricanes' plane makes emergency landing
- Struggling Blues put goalie Johnson on waivers
- NHL suspends Leafs' Hyman 2 games for hit
- Wild recall Kunin as fill-in for hurt captain Koivu
- Humboldt survivor OK after recent bus accident
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PED usage
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Why haven't there been more PED cases in the NHL?
Do hockey players really not dope or is the system designed to allow them to hide? We ask NHLers, along with experts in the sports science field.
Player safety
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NHL players deserve better post-playing career compensation
In his weekly Wysh List, Greg Wyshynski explains that NHL players deserve to be compensated more for their injuries post-career.
Top 100 prospects
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Chris Peters' top 100 NHL prospects: Nos. 1-50
Who is among the best prospects in the NHL? We rank the top 100.
