Last week, we took a division-by-division look at the Eastern Conference, in terms of what each team faces this summer heading into next season. Now it’s the Western Conference’s turn, starting with the Central Division. Here’s how the teams finished this season, followed by a look at their summer outlooks… 1. Detroit Red Wings, 104 [...]

Some folks have already watched and analyzed these, but for those who haven’t, here’s a series of video interviews with Dean Lombardi, looking both back and forward, discussing expectations for the past season, the roster and, specifically, Dustin Penner. Enjoy!

Here’s the next division preview, with a glance at the summer outlook for the Northeast Division teams, starting with how they finished this season… 1. Boston Bruins, 103 points (3rd in Eastern Conference) 2. Montreal Canadiens, 96 points (6th in Eastern Conference) 3. Buffalo Sabres, 96 points (7th in Eastern Conference) 4. Toronto Maple Leafs, [...]

It’s down to two teams in the NHL, and a long wait will come to an end for one fan base. The Vancouver Canucks, who joined the league in 1970, have never won the Stanley Cup. The Boston Bruins have won it five times, but not since 1972. It all starts tonight in Vancouver. Who [...]