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Wes Goldstein Columns / 12-2008

Chew on this: Wrigleyville ready to be Hockeyville NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 327 days 12 hrs 10 mins

Chicago's Wrigley Field has seen more than its share of sporting events. After Thursday, you can add hockey. The legendary stadium is set and the city excited for the Winter Classic, Wes Goldstein says.

Top 50 stories of '08, from money players to money problems NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 328 days 11 hrs 10 mins

Ovie scored, Avery's mouth roared and Detroit kept the Cup from Crosby. But shameful spending is the story that will echo for years, Wes Goldstein says as he lists the top 50 of '08.

Some NHL holiday spirit? Yule love this NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 334 days 13 hrs 10 mins

In the NHL arose such a clatter, Wes Goldstein sprung from his desk to see what was the clamor. While you sit nestled all snug in your bed, Wes shares the hockey thoughts dancing in his head.

Power Rankings: Blackhawks breaking out behind Wall, Huet NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 336 days 12 hrs 10 mins

Remind us again why the Blackhawks tried to jettison Nikolai Khabibulin? The veteran goalie has teamed with Cristobal Huet and a talented young offense to power Chicago, Wes Goldstein says.

When firepower is needed, nothing tops these offensive trios NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 340 days 9 hrs 10 mins

They're generally the best units on the ice and ones that can decide the outcome of a game. Wes Goldstein lists the top 10 lines to have made significant impacts on their teams so far this season.

Anderson gaining respect in Florida, and now league-wide attention NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 341 days 10 hrs 10 mins

On his path to the league, Craig Anderson has had his share of cups of coffee. But now starring between the Panthers' pipes, Anderson is breaking out, and causing quite the buzz in South Florida, Wes Goldstein says.

Power Rankings: Flyers putting heat on division leaders NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 343 days 15 hrs 10 mins

Look out Rangers, somebody's gaining on you. The Flyers are hot, slicing New York's Atlantic Division lead in a stunning turnaround after their 0-6 start, Wes Goldstein says.

Hard times looking even harder on horizon for NHL NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 347 days 8 hrs 10 mins

It's gloomy now, but 2010-11 is the season that worries NHL insiders. Teams must begin to curb spending right away -- and that's bad news for pending free agents, Wes Goldstein says.

Given an opening, Stars should close door on Avery NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 347 days 10 hrs 10 mins

Sean Avery wasn't doing any good for the underachieving Stars before his latest outrage, so Wes Goldstein says they should take the dressing room irritant's league suspension as a sign and cut him loose, no matter the cost.

Bargains and busts: From Red hot to Wildly disappointing NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 347 days 10 hrs 10 mins

Kris Versteeg has 22 points and earns $500K. Alexei Kovalev makes $4.5M despite a long goal drought. That separates bargains from busts, Wes Goldstein says as he lists 10 of each.

Ruff's position safe for now despite rough times in Buffalo NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 347 days 10 hrs 10 mins

The Sabres are struggling, and the way coaches are treated it's safe to assume Lindy Ruff is on the hot seat, right? Wes Goldstein says not a chance: Ruff is the one constant for a franchise on an endless roller coaster.

Power Rankings: Surging Flames find ignition point NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 347 days 10 hrs 10 mins

After a low-point loss in San Jose, the Flames learned some lessons and haven't cooled off since. Wes Goldstein says it makes the league's most competitive division even tighter.

Kessel survived tough times to give Bruins breakout season NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 347 days 10 hrs 10 mins

Phil Kessel has been in Boston since 2006, but you might say he just arrived. The winger is showing us why he once drew comparisons to Sidney Crosby, Wes Goldstein says.

Kessel survived tough times to give Bruins breakout season NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 349 days 10 hrs 10 mins

Phil Kessel has been in Boston since 2006, but you might say he just arrived. The winger is showing us why he once drew comparisons to Sidney Crosby, Wes Goldstein says.

Power Rankings: Surging Flames find ignition point NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 350 days 13 hrs 10 mins

After a low-point loss in San Jose, the Flames learned some lessons and haven't cooled off since. Wes Goldstein says it makes the league's most competitive division even tighter.

Comeback players: Some are worth noting even this early in the season NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 353 days 9 hrs 10 mins

It's never easy for some players to come back from an injury or a poor season. Well, Wes Goldstein presents a list of 10 players who have been pretty impressive for their teams to this point of the season.

Power Rankings: Everybody moving north in Atlantic NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 353 days 9 hrs 10 mins

While the hockey world was focused on Brian Burke and Toronto, Wes Goldstein was paying attention to the Atlantic Division, where a heck of a battle is growing.

Given an opening, Stars should close door on Avery NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 353 days 9 hrs 10 mins

Sean Avery wasn't doing any good for the underachieving Stars before his latest outrage, so Wes Goldstein says they should take the dressing room irritant's league suspension as a sign and cut him loose, no matter the cost.

Bargains and busts: From Red hot to Wildly disappointing NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 353 days 9 hrs 10 mins

Kris Versteeg has 22 points and earns $500K. Alexei Kovalev makes $4.5M despite a long goal drought. That separates bargains from busts, Wes Goldstein says as he lists 10 of each.

Ruff's position safe for now despite rough times in Buffalo NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 353 days 9 hrs 10 mins

The Sabres are struggling, and the way coaches are treated it's safe to assume Lindy Ruff is on the hot seat, right? Wes Goldstein says not a chance: Ruff is the one constant for a franchise on an endless roller coaster.

Bargains and busts: From Red hot to Wildly disappointing NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 354 days 9 hrs 10 mins

Kris Versteeg has 22 points and earns $500K. Alexei Kovalev makes $4.5M despite a long goal drought. That separates bargains from busts, Wes Goldstein says as he lists 10 of each.

Given an opening, Stars should close door on Avery NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 355 days 11 hrs 10 mins

Sean Avery wasn't doing any good for the underachieving Stars before his latest outrage, so Wes Goldstein says they should take the dressing room irritant's league suspension as a sign and cut him loose, no matter the cost.

Power Rankings: Everybody moving north in Atlantic NHL

Source: Wes Goldstein. 357 days 13 hrs 10 mins

While the hockey world was focused on Brian Burke and Toronto, Wes Goldstein was paying attention to the Atlantic Division, where a heck of a battle is growing.

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