
Hockey is back, with Kyle Riley delivering his preview of the five-game play-in series between No. 7 Vancouver and No. 10 Minnesota. Plus, our writers' picks.

AJ Scholz and Kyle Riley weigh in on how they believe the Canucks should approach free agency this offseason.

Jon Litterine lays out how he believes the first round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft would unfold now with the benefit of hindsight.

Jason Chen plugs in Vancouver forward Elias Pettersson on Wednesday in a home contest with the lackluster Senators.

Jason Chen looks over Monday's slate, keying on Canucks forward Elias Pettersson on the road in Chicago.

Jason Chen looks at players who could see increased ice time down the stretch with the season winding down, including Calgary's Rasmus Andersson.

Chris Morgan endorses a couple Wild players - like Zach Parise - to take advantage of a weak Blackhawks back end.

Jason Chen previews Wednesday's DraftKings slate, turning to Predators center Ryan Johansen on the road in Vegas.

Chris Morgan picks the Sunday DraftKings NHL slate as the Islanders' Mathew Barzal looks to jump on the Ducks.

Evan Berofsky brings us his weekly waiver-wire recommendations, including Predators forward Colton Sissons, who's currently holding down the team's No. 2 center slot.

Jason Chen previews Thursday's DraftKings slate, recommending the Sabres' Casey Mittelstadt at home versus the Panthers.

Jason Chen tees up Wednesday's DraftKings slate, rolling with Flames forward Elias Lindholm on the road in Detroit.

Evan Berofsky takes a peek at some of the best waiver-wire candidates in the NHL with the calendar flipping to November, like Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad.

Boston's Patrice Bergeron, at home against the Flyers, tops Jason Chen's list of DraftKings recommendations on Thursday.

Jan Levine delivers his weekly risers and fallers, pinpointing the Leafs' Morgan Rielly as a D-man to key on.