They run the gamut from young defenseman Jay Bouwmeester to grizzled veterans like Chris Pronger, Scott Niedermayer and Mark Recchi: Names that will be in play as Wednesday's NHL trade deadline approaches. Wes Goldstein looks at a baker's dozen to keep your eye on.
The trade deadline often inspires lunacy in NHL GMs, but Wes Goldstein says as March 4 approaches, uncertainty over who's really contending and economic concerns could have a sobering effect.
Dumping Tom Renney for more-fiery John Tortorella could help spark the fading Rangers. But Wes Goldstein says the real problem is the GM who built this Broadway mess: Glen Sather.
The Panthers have produced mostly crumbs in this century, but Wes Goldstein says rookie coach Pete DeBoer finally has something cooking in South Florida.
The stakes are high this centennial season in Montreal, and GM Bob Gainey is getting increasingly desperate to save it, Wes Goldstein says.
He was only selected No. 17, and he's not as famous as some others in the high-quality draft class of 2003, but New Jersey winger Zach Parise is playing as well as anybody these days, which Wes Goldstein says is good news for both the Devils and Team USA in the upcoming Vancouver Olympics.
The fans are booing the folks in charge. The team is just losing. Times are certainly getting tough in New York, where the Rangers are struggling to keep their playoff position, Wes Goldstein says.
Canada is already looking ahead to Vancouver, with gold on its mind. Team USA doesn't quite have the same outlook, but the explosion of young American talent gives GM Brian Burke plenty to work with, Wes Goldstein says.
Sean Avery is close. Jaromir Jagr isn't. But the comeback with an impact is that of Sergei Gonchar, who'll help Pittsburgh try to re-enter the playoff race, Wes Goldstein says in News and Views.
Brian Burke quickly shows he's not going with a gentle approach as he rebuilds the Maple Leafs. Nik Antropov is one of the first to feel the GM's wrath, Wes Goldstein says.
Martin Brodeur's injury was supposed to be crippling for the Devils, they weren't supposed to play well without him. Somebody forgot to tell them that as the Devils are on the attack, Wes Goldstein says.
Jeff Carter's career has been on a steep ascent since he was almost dealt away to Toronto a year ago. The young center has even added to his impressive skill set, Wes Goldstein says.
From talent-laden Stanley Cup finalists in 2007, the Ottawa Senators are in freefall under GM Bryan Murray. Now he's almost out of chances to blame his coaches, Wes Goldstein says.
Looking at another lottery draft ahead, the lowly New York Islanders are not neglecting their older players. They're just allowing the youngsters to gain more experience at a faster speed, Wes Goldstein says.
Last season's worst in the West is this year's big surprise. The Kings are in the hunt for a playoff race thanks to the kids growing up quicker than expected, Wes Goldstein says.
Last season's worst in the West is this year's big surprise. The Kings are in the hunt for a playoff race thanks to the kids growing up quicker than expected, Wes Goldstein says.
Looking at another lottery draft ahead, the lowly New York Islanders are not neglecting their older players. They're just allowing the youngsters to gain more experience at a faster speed, Wes Goldstein says.
From a talent-laden Stanley Cup finalist in 2007, the Ottawa Senators are in freefall under GM Bryan Murray. Now he's almost out of chances to blame his coaches, Wes Goldstein says.
Jeff Carter's career has been on a steep ascent since he was almost dealt away to Toronto a year ago. The young center has even added to his impressive skill set, Wes Goldstein says.
Martin Brodeur's injury was supposed to be crippling for the Devils, they weren't supposed to play well without him. Somebody forgot to tell them that as the Devils are on the attack, Wes Goldstein says.
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