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Game On!!! markets there is hope for all for them some point and ready for another run the year without all star goaltender

at glory. The trade deadline will be Thatcher Demko on the roster as he’s
to qualify for the playoffs, and in four
of the markets there is a sense that they interesting for the Oilers as they are to rehabbing from injury, but Kevin
Over the Boards are strong enough to compete for Lord be expected to add a piece or two to Lankinen and Arturs Silovs are holding
Stanley’s mug. put them over the top, if necessary. down the fort nicely. All the top players
have had decent starts to the year except
By Brad Robertson The Edmonton Oilers have come The Winnipeg Jets have started off
out of the gate at a .500 clip at 4-4- the season undefeated at a perfect 8-0- star forward Elias Pettersson, who is
1. Their special teams play has been 0. They rank second in goalscoring and fresh off of signing a massive contract
sub-par and their goals for is 30th in goals against. Their power play is tops extension. Better things are expected
the league, but we know based on the and penalty killing 6th. Defenceman of him, and he will turn it around. The
firepower that exists on this roster that Colin Miller is the only player of Canucks focused on adding depth in
goalscoring will not be a problem for significance they added from outside their back end, and the additions of big
long. This team lost in the final last year the organization. They have a solid Vincent Desharnais from Edmonton
and Derek Forbort from Boston are
and came back with most of the same mix both at forward and defence, and providing solid minutes in bottom six
roster and added veteran forwards of course one of the best goaltenders roles as is former Ottawa Senators Erik
Viktor Arvidsson from the Kings, and in the world in Connor Hellebuyck. Brannstrom. Vancouver certainly has a
Jeff Skinner from the Sabres. Both will New head coach Scott Arniel was an
internal promotion after veteran head talented enough roster to challenge for
provide some offence in support of top spot in the Pacific Division and go
coach, Rick Bowness, retired, and he
two of the worlds best players, Connor on a long playoff run.
ell, the 2024- ‘25 NHL season McDavid, and Leon Draisatl. If has the team playing well in all phases
Wis upon us and the first month goaltender Stuart Skinner can take the of the game. Winnipeg is definitely In the Eastern Conference the Toronto
capable of contending for the Cup if Maple Leafs upgraded their defence
has been a great start for some teams #1 role and provide solid goaltending, healthy when rolling into the spring. with a pair of veteran defencemen.
and not so great for others. It’s early then this team will be a Cup favourite. Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman Larsson
but the race for the sixteen playoff Rugged forward Evander Kane is The Calgary Flames have provide a veteran presence on the blue
spots has begun. In the seven Canadian out long term but is expected back at unexpectedly come out of the gate
flying and sport a record of 5-2-1. line and are contributing positive
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success stories, from all ages, young and old. throughout the year. The only additions
has also provided a spark in the lineup.

Veteran forward Jonathan Huberdeau up front were minor. Gritty 4th liner

has registered a point a game thus Steven Lorentz and veteran Max
far, and youngster Connor Zary has Pacioretty both came to camp on tryout

contributed at the same rate as well. deals and secured a spot on the roster.
Andrei Kuzmenko is looking more The Leafs are expected to contend for
the Atlantic Division crown alongside
like the player he was in the 2022- ‘23
season when he potted 39 goals for Florida, Boston, and Tampa Bay. New
coach Craig Berube will be judged on
Vancouver. The Flames should be able
what this team does in the playoffs this
to maintain pace in the Pacific Division
and fight for at least a wild card spot in season. A first round knock out will be
another failure.
the Western Conference.
Both the Montreal Canadiens and
The Vancouver Canucks have big
expectations as well and a good 4-1- Ottawa Senators aren’t favoured to
2 start has people believing in them. make the playoffs, but they are both
expected to take a step forward in
Coach Rick Tocchet has rubbed off
on this roster positively and they now their development and at least fight

defend better than in the past. All have for a wild card spot. In Montreal,
bought in to what it takes to succeed the defence core is now made up of
in today’s NHL. They have started Continued on page 36