How Stanley Cup contenders can overcome Achilles heels in 2014-15 - NHL
The Blackhawks, Bruins, Kings, Penguins and Ducks all have a significant flaw. Sam Hitchcock of Hockey Prospectus explains how each of them can overcome that Achilles' heel.
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The NHL's four wild card slots remain hotly contested as the second half begins. Matthew Coller identifies the biggest flaw of 10 contenders for those spots, along with a potential fix in each case.
View ArticleNHL -- Johnny Boychuk's influence on New York Islanders is undeniable
As big as Johnny Boychuk's presence has been for the contender Islanders this season, his absence has been equally devastating for the Bruins.
View ArticleNHL trade deadline -- Five teams that need to get a deal done
Five teams need to make a deal before Monday at 3 p.m. ET to have a chance of spurring on a championship run, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleBoston Bruins trade Jordan Caron to Colorado Avalanche for Maxime Talbot
The Boston Bruins have traded forward Jordan Caron and the team's 2016 sixth-round pick to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forwards Maxime Talbot and Paul Carey.
View Article2015-16 NHL season preview - Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins went through major changes in the offseason, but the core remains. Is that a good thing? Here's what you need to know about the Bruins going into the 2015-16 season.
View ArticleSeven teams that could go from 2015 draft lottery to playoffs in 2015-16 - NHL
Every year, surprise teams come from the bottom of the previous campaign's standings to qualify for the postseason. Who will it be in 2015-16? Matthew Coller identifies seven early contenders.
View ArticleNHL - 2016 World Cup of Hockey - Sweden roster projections
Sweden will be a contender at the World Cup of Hockey, but who will emerge as the leaders up front?
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Are the Edmonton Oilers playoff contenders?
Taylor Hall and the Oilers have won four straight after an overtime victory Wednesday. In today's Morning 3-on-3, we ask whether Edmonton is ready to make a run at a playoff spot.
View ArticleGuide to the trade deadline for the Pacific Division teams - NHL
Hockey Prospectus examines each Pacific Division team's status as buyer or seller ahead of the trade deadline, as well as top targets and assets.
View ArticleLate goal by Bergeron gives Bruins 2-1 win over Flames
Patrice Bergeron scored a tiebreaking goal with 3:24 left in the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Tuesday night.
View ArticleFavorites, contenders, dark horses and also-rans for the 2016 Stanley Cup...
Who has the inside track on the Stanley Cup? Rob Vollman splits the potential playoff clubs into four categories: Favorites, top contenders, dark horses and also-rans.
View ArticleWhy the Boston Bruins are poised for a long playoff run - NHL
The Bruins have been one of the more surprising teams among their division's leaders this season. Rob Vollman examines their chances at making a run for the Stanley Cup this spring.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Have the New York Rangers turned the corner?
The Rangers have been up-and-down this season, but after rolling the Bruins at home Keith Yandle and his teammates look again like the Stanley Cup contenders everyone expected them to be.
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