The NHL's Cinderella team still hasn't turned into a pumpkin. Indeed, the Avs are off to a sweet start, Wes Goldstein says as he names his October tricks and treats.
Moving from Montreal to Ottawa and with 36 years of wear on his wheels, Alexei Kovalev hasn't lost much. The mercurial Russian star still can take over a game, Wes Goldstein says.
With franchise centerpiece Ilya Kovalchuk sidelined a month or more, the Thrashers get a chance to show their captain and themselves they have made broader progress, Wes Goldstein says.
The H1NI virus is no laughing matter, and the NHL is instructing teams to take all sorts of necessary precautions. Wes Goldstein says a bad flu run could seriously affect teams.
This Buffalo Sabres team is trying to get back to the post-lockout form that saw them have playoff success. Wes Goldstein says, with their similar formula and depth of talent, Buffalo may catch the NHL by storm.
The Avalanche were projected to be buried in lottery land this season, but a rookie coach, a goaltending find and some fast-starting kids are defying expectations, Wes Goldstein says in Power Rankings.
He called it his 'last shot,' but it's more like a second chance. And Flyers goaltender Ray Emery is making the most of it after spending a season in Russia, Wes Goldstein says.
Marian Gaborik, Dany Heatley and Jay Bouwmeester are doing what was expected -- making an impact. But Wes Goldstein offers 10 smaller signees who are producing big-time so far.
David Clarkson got no love coming out of juniors and did some time in the minors. But the rugged forward is quickly becoming a critical piece of the Devils, Wes Goldstein says.
A week ago things were rosy in Boston. This week? The Red Sox are gone, the Pats lost and on the ice, the Bruins are slipping on their own sense of entitlement, Wes Goldstein says.
Both are up-and-coming stars, but Phil Kessel's gone while Milan Lucic gets a new deal. The Bruins' decision reflects a team-first emphasis, Wes Goldstein says in News and Views.
With the team's Phoenix fate in flux, the Coyotes are proving resilient so far this season. Wes Goldstein says it's a tribute to Dave Tippett, the team's no-nonsense coach.
Big things were expected of the Canucks -- who are now 0-3. Nothing has worked, including relying on Roberto Luongo to save the day, Wes Goldstein says.
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