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NHL Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets

• Charlie Boccanegra
• October 5, 2011

Columbus has struggled for the past two years – the Jackets will struggle some more this year, according to Charlie Boccanegra. This offseason the Columbus Blue Jackets have gone out and tried to fill one of the biggest vacancies on their roster by getting a proper #1 center in Jeff Carter to play with one...

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NHL Preview: St Louis Blues

• Charlie Boccanegra
• October 5, 2011

Can St Louis return to the playoffs for the first time since 2004? Charlie Boccanegra weighs the pros and cons. The St. Louis Blues have been a team in rebuilding since the last NHL lockout in 2003. Every year it seems experts expect them to turn the corner with their youthful talent and contend for...

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NHL Preview: Nashville Predators

• Charlie Boccanegra
• October 5, 2011

Charlie Boccanegra thinks the Nashville Predators are one of the most under-rated teams in the NHL. The Nashville Predators continue to be the little team that could. Nashville’s made the playoffs in six of the past sevens seasons. Pretty good coming from a small market that doesn’t spend up to the cap. Much of that...

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NHL Preview: Chicago Blackhawks

• Charlie Boccanegra
• October 5, 2011

The Blackhawks dipped after winning it all in 2010 but look good to challenge again. Charlie Boccanegra has the latest from the Windy City. The Blackhawks tanked last year, struggling to make the playoffs before losing to the Canucks the first round. Chicago lost a huge amount of secondary depth. But those problems have been...

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NHL Preview: Detroit Red Wings

• Charlie Boccanegra
• October 5, 2011

Charlie Boccanegra wonders if time has finally caught up with the Detroit Red Wings. The Detroit Red Wings have been a model of consistency in the NHL for the past two decades having never missed the playoffs. They have won multiple cups and strung together eleven consecutive 100+ point seasons. It is simply remarkable. The...

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NHL Preview: Ottawa Senators

• Charlie Boccanegra
• October 5, 2017

The bad news looks set to continue for the Ottawa Senators. Charlie Boccanegra reports. The Ottawa Senators’ free fall hit rock bottom last year as one of the Eastern Conference premier teams for the past decade had one of the worst records in the NHL. I don’t expect that to change this upcoming season as...

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NHL Preview: Montreal Canadiens

• Charlie Boccanegra
• October 4, 2011

Have the Habs done enough to improve in the offseason? Charlie Boccanegra reports. The Montreal Canadiens have now made the postseason four consecutive seasons but have never been a legitimate Cup contender. Don’t expect anything to change this upcoming season because this team has not done much to improve itself in the offseason. Montral will...

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NHL Preview: Buffalo Sabres

• Charlie Boccanegra
• October 4, 2011

Charlie Boccanegra thinks a new owner can mean a new beginning for the Buffalo Sabres. When Terry Pegula purchased the Buffalo Sabres last season the future became extremely bright. The passionate billionaire is willing to spend whatever it takes to produce a Stanley Cup. Prior to his arrival the organization had some great young talent...

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NHL Preview: Boston Bruins

• Charlie Boccanegra
• October 4, 2011

It’s not often you can say the Stanley Cup Champions are just as good if not better the year after but this could be the case with the Boston Bruins. Charlie Boccanegra reports. Boston is an NHL betting co-favorite with the Canucks at +750 to win the 2012 Stanely Cup. It’s hard to repeat but...

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NHL Preview: Phoenix Coyotes

• Charlie Boccanegra
• October 3, 2011

Past over-achievement and the absence of Ilya Bryzgalov could make this a down year in Phoenix. Charlie Boccanegra reports. The Phoenix Coyotes have overachieved and shocked most hockey fans over the past couple of years by making the playoffs in consecutive years with limited talent. Dave Tippet has done a phenomenal job getting the most...