Sasha Yodashkin is counting a Tuesday date with Columbus to be the perfect remedy for the Islanders' John Tavares, who has scuffled lately.
Chris Kunitz was a big disappointment last season. Will he get a second chance to ride shotgun with Sidney Crosby this year? Peter Maingot breaks down the top three lines for each team in the Metro.
As the playoffs begin in some leagues, Dan Waldner and Mike Wilson give you some players who can help you survive the first round, like Carolina's Victor Rask.
The Blackhawks are flying out of the gate despite getting next to nothing out of Brad Richards to begin with. Evan Berofsky takes a look at five teams in this week's NZW.