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Columbus Blue Jackets Season Recap
The 2020-21 season might be one the Columbus Blue Jackets might want to forget. Instead, they should just go directly to the draft, where they have three first-round picks to add key players to their arsenal. While no one coach or player was responsible for what transpired, all can take some responsibility. If they can do that, then it’s possible next season will be a bounce-back year.
Read MoreColorado Avalanche: Mikko Rantanen Contract Holdout
Training Camp for the Colorado Avalanche kicks off Sept. 13, and they will take the ice without one of their best player: Mikko Rantanen. The 22-year old Finnish right winger is still holding out, awaiting for a long-term contract from
Read MoreNew York Islanders Season Outlook
Theirs no question the New York Islanders exceeded all expectations, with the loss of cornerstone forward John Tavares. A good reason for that surprise success can be attributed to the direction of both Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz. Trotz 48 wins were the most he has achieved, in his first season with any one team. Helping lead the Islanders to a first-round home-ice berth, they’re first since 1988. They would have a terrific opening round where they knocked off the Pittsburgh Penguins in four, before bowing out to the Carolina Hurricanes.
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