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Wes Goldstein's take: Tampa could challenge for a Southeast Division title or just as easily end up as the latest example of a chemistry experiment gone bad ... Jose Theodore will go a long way towards determining whether the Capitals can repeat as division champs, although he'll have lots of scoring support from Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green ... Coach Peter DeBoer brings his up tempo philosophy to Florida, and takes over a team that looks like it will create a lot more from the back end out ... While most teams head into camp trying to believe they have a shot at the Stanley Cup, the likelihood is most of the Thrashers understand they'll spend the season contending for the lottery pick ... The wild card is Carolina, which will be aiming for its first playoff appearance since winning the 2006 Stanley Cup. Full Story
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Location Duluth Ice Forum, Duluth, Ga. Practice begins Sept. 20 |
Key Additions • Ron Hainsey, D; Jason Williams, RW Key Subtractions • Bobby Holik, C; Mark Recchi, RW Rookies to watch • Zach Bogosian, D; Angelo Esposito, C |
Keep an eye on: Colby Armstrong, RWAcquired in the Marian Hossa deal last season, Armstrong will compete for a spot on Atlanta's top line. He'll give the Thrashers plenty of grit, but needs to find the net more often to help the offensively starved Thrashers. |
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Location RBC Center, Raleigh, N.C. Practice begins Sept. 20 |
Key Additions • Josef Melichar, D; Joni Pitkanen, D Key Subtractions • Erik Cole, RW; Glen Wesley, D Rookies to watch • Zach Boychuk, C; Brandon Sutter, C |
Keep an eye on: Rod Brind'Amour, CBrind'Amour, 38, worked out six days a week to get back into top shape after suffering a torn ACL in February. The Hurricanes captain is still a key player in the faceoff circle and in Carolina's locker room. |
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Location Incredible Ice, Coral Springs, Fla. Practice begins Sept. 20 |
Key Additions • Bryan McCabe, D; Cory Stillman, LW Key Subtractions • Olli Jokinen, C; Mike Van Ryn, D Rookies to watch • Michael Frolik, C; Shawn Matthias, C |
Keep an eye on: Nathan Horton, RWWith the departure of Olli Jokinen, Horton becomes the centerpiece of the Panthers' attack. Florida may try shifting the sniper back to center, his natural position, in an attempt to spark his offense. |
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Location St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Fla. Practice begins Sept. 16 |
Key Additions • Ryan Malone, LW; Andrej Meszaros, D Key Subtractions • Dan Boyle, D; Filip Kuba, D Rookies to watch • Steve Stamkos, C; Karri Ramo, G |
Keep an eye on: Mike Smith, GThe Lightning have Smith listed as No. 1 on the depth chart, but the goalie will need a strong preseason to silence his critics, especially after a poor showing last season. He also has to contend with veteran Olaf Kolzig. |
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Location Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va. Practice begins Sept. 20 |
Key Additions • Jose Theodore, G Key Subtractions • Matt Cooke, LW; Cristobal Huet, G Rookies to watch • Karl Alzner, D, Eric Fehr, RW |
Keep an eye on: Chris Clark, RWClark missed all but 18 games last season with a groin injury. If the Capitals captain can make it out of the preseason without incident, Washington's lineup will boast yet another offensive threat. |
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