Hockey feature articles

Phoenix Coyotes: 33-21-9, 75 pts, 4th in West, 2nd in Pacific Status: Passive Buyers If the Coyotes were a bit more stable financially, I’d have them as very active buyers, considering that they are very nicely situated in the upper half of the Western Conference playoff race. more

Pittsburgh Penguins: 37-21-6, 80 pts, 4th in East, 2nd in Atlantic Status: Active Buyer With one of the most star-studded rosters in the league, the Penguins find themselves in the rare position of needing to add talent as they gear up for yet another run at the Cup. more

San Jose Sharks: 36-21-6, 78 pts, 3rd in West, 1st in Pacific Status: Passive Buyer The Sharks got off to a bit of a slow start this season, but have managed to right the ship with plenty of time, emerging atop a tightly-played Pacific Division with a current 3 point cushion over the Phoenix Coyotes. more

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Tampa Bay Lightning: 36-18-7, 79 pts, 2nd in East, 1st in Southeast Status: Passive With one of the most potent offenses in the league, the Lightning have rocketed to the top of the Eastern Conference standings, and given the Capitals some serious competition in the Southeast. more

Toronto Maple Leafs: 27-7-8, 62 pts, 10th in East, 4th in Northeast Status: Active Buyer/Seller It’s a crazy time to be a Leaf fan these days, as the team has suddenly come alive in the wake of GM Brian Burke’s latest rash of trades. more

Vancouver Canucks: 39-15-9, 87 pts, 1st in West, 1st in Northwest Status: Passive Buyer A team that has enjoyed as much success as the Canucks have this season would have to be considered a Stanley Cup favorite at this point. more

Washington Capit’‘als’’’: 33-20-10, 76 pts, 5th place, 2nd in Southeast. more

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union dominated most of the international competition on the ice. more

Boston Bruins (4-2-0, 8 pts, 3rd in Division): While the Canadiens and Maple Leafs currently sit above them in the standings, the Bruins are coming off a week in which they swept a home-and-home with the high-flying Washington Capitals. more