May 31
Bonino lifts Penguins to Game One victory; Burns, Braun, Vlasic and more in Scott Cullen's Statistically Speaking.
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May 27
The Minnesota Wild made the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season in 2015-2016, but there was a coaching change part-way through the season, before they hired Bruce Boudreau in the offseason. Off-Season Game Plan examines the roster that Boudreau takes over in Minnesota, and what they might be able to accomplish.
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May 24
Off-Season Game Plan: Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins missed the playoffs for the second straight season, although they had as many points as playoff-bound Detroit. Off-Season Game Plan examines a Bruins team that still has strong core players, but their window of opportunity may have already passed, leaving for difficult decisions moving forward.
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May 27
Rust rises, sending the Penguins to the Stanley Cup Final; Vasilevskiy, Stamkos and more in Scott Cullen's Statistically Speaking.
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May 26
Statistically Speaking: Sharks shut down Blues to win the West
San Jose stifled the Blues attack to win the Western Conference; Vlasic, Couture, Ward and more in Scott Cullen's Statistically Speaking.
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May 26
Scott Cullen's Statistically Speaking examines the Jared McCann for Erik Gudbranson trade and looks at how the Canucks sacrificed a quality prospect and picks to land a big, physical presence for their blueline.
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May 25
Statistically Speaking: Crosby, Pens going the distance
Crosby comes up with a big game to force Game Seven; Boyle, Kessel, Bonino and more in Scott Cullen's Statistically Speaking.
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May 20
Off-Season Game Plan: Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes have missed the playoffs for seven consecutive seasons, but last season’s points percentage was their best since 2010-2011. Off-Season Game Plan digs into a Carolina team, with a sensational defence corps that appears to be on the way up.
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May 19
Off-Season Game Plan: Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators made an unlikely run to the playoffs in 2014-2015 then fell back outside the postseason mix this past season. Off-Season Game Plan looks into a Senators team that has a new GM, new coach and a roster with talent.
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May 24
Statistically Speaking: Blues can't stop Pavelski, Thornton
San Jose's Pavelski and Thornton remain unstoppable while Vlasic locks down Tarasenko in Scott Cullen's Statistically Speaking.
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May 23
Statistically Speaking: Kucherov leads Lightning rally
Kucherov leads Lightning comeback; Johnson, Kunitz, Rust and more in Scott Cullen's Statistically Speaking.
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May 21
Statistically Speaking: Power pulls Blues even
Brodziak and Brouwer power the Blues to a big Game Four win; Stastny, Allen, Fabbri and more in Scott Cullen's Statistically Speaking.
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May 18
Off-Season Game Plan: New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils have missed the playoffs for four straight seasons, since appearing in the 2012 Stanley Cup Final. Off-Season Game Plan examines a team that still seems they could be a few years away from being a consistent playoff contender.
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May 16
Off-Season Game Plan: Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche had a 112-point season in 2013-2014, regressed the year after and continued their downward trend last season. Off-Season Game Plan looks at an Avalanche team that has been going downhill, and doesn’t offer much reason for optimism.
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May 21
Statistically Speaking: Hedman helps Lightning bounce back
Hedman anchors Lightning blueline; Kucherov, Vasilevskiy and more in Scott Cullen's Statistically Speaking.
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May 20
Statistically Speaking: Sharks' top line too much
The Blues had no answer for San Jose's top line, or the Sharks' impregnable defence for that matter, in Scott Cullen's Statistically Speaking.
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May 19
Statistically Speaking: HBK line leads Penguins
Pittsburgh's HBK line is breaking hearts in Tampa Bay in Scott Cullen's Statistically Speaking.
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May 17
Statistically Speaking: Burns provides the power
Brent Burns provides the power for San Jose in Game Two; Jones, Couture, Zubrus and more in Scott Cullen's Statistically Speaking.
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May 17
Statistically Speaking: Crosby snaps slump with OT winner
Crosby comes through in the clutch; Cullen, Vasilevskiy and more in Scott Cullen's Statistically Speaking.
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Sep 29
The Chicago Cubs continue to lead the TSN.ca MLB Power Rankings, ahead of the rapidly rising Boston Red Sox.
Fantasy Features
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Statistically Speaking: Expected value of NHL Draft picks
The Arizona Coyotes hold an interesting spot in the 2015 NHL Draft, owning the third selection. It's a spot at which there is typically a drop in talent from the top couple of players, but it's also attractive in a year that has two special talents at the top. Scott Cullen takes a historical look at NHL Draft pick values.
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An NHL advanced stats primer
Since advanced stats have finally been included on the NHL website, here is a quick primer on some of the new numbers.