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2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs - Toronto Maple Leafs helped, New Jersey Devils...
The Leafs owe the end of their lengthy playoff drought to the puck luck gods, and the Devils could have been contenders ... if they'd had more time.
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Potential first-round playoff mismatches - NHL
Rob Vollman identifies four potential first-round NHL playoff matchups that could be quite lopsided, including two likely division winners that are vulnerable to a first-round exit.
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Does late-season momentum have an impact in the playoffs? - NHL
Rob Vollman examines whether momentum of a late-season charge carries into the NHL postseason.
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Vollman: Five theories behind the Ducks' success
What makes the Anaheim Ducks successful? Rob Vollman examines five popular theories, and provides his ruling on each.
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Bold lineup changes in the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs -- NHL
Which lineup changes that have taken place during the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs should stick? Rob Vollman examines five critical ones.
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Tampa Bay has the edge with puck-moving defensemen -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs
Of the five teams in the NHL that are deepest in puck-moving defensemen, three of them are among the four conference finalists. Rob Vollman defines PMDs and explains why Tampa Bay gets the edge.
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Grouping the Western Conference coaching staffs into tiers - NHL
Rob Vollman puts every team's coaching staff into one of five tiers based on experience and their standings point performance against expectation. The West includes three top-tier teams.
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How the New Jersey Devils are defying expectations - NHL
The Devils were picked to be among the worst teams in the NHL this season, but are currently in the playoff mix. How have they done it, and can it continue? Rob Vollman examines.
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Why the Anaheim Ducks and Winnipeg Jets are the teams most likely to break...
Which teams in last place (or close to it) are poised to make a legitimate push for a playoff berth as the calendar flips to 2016? Rob Vollman makes the case for the Ducks and Jets.
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Best potential landing spots for four top rumored trade deadline targets - NHL
Andrew Ladd, Jonathan Drouin, P.K. Subban, Jiri Hudler. Rob Vollman evaluates the market to find the best trade fits for them ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
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Favorites, contenders, dark horses and also-rans for the 2016 Stanley Cup...
Who has the inside track on the Stanley Cup? Rob Vollman splits the potential playoff clubs into four categories: Favorites, top contenders, dark horses and also-rans.
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Why the Boston Bruins are poised for a long playoff run - NHL
The Bruins have been one of the more surprising teams among their division's leaders this season. Rob Vollman examines their chances at making a run for the Stanley Cup this spring.
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Handicapping the division title races - NHL
The Washington Capitals have clinched their division early, but the three other races remain up for grabs. Rob Vollman breaks it down.
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NHL - Most, least effective trade deadline acquisitions
The right trade acquisition can secure a playoff berth or a home seed, while the wrong one can sacrifice assets for a player of no immediate value. Which of this year's trades were best, worst?
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The impact of experience on the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - NHL
As the first-round series in the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs head to their critical stages, how will experience play a role? Rob Vollman looks at each matchup.
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