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Wes Goldstein's take: Detroit is a classic example of a winner getting the spoils. The Red Wings managed the biggest coup of the offseason by signing Marian Hossa ... The Blackhawks seem poised to take the next step after a busy summer that saw them make some of the biggest splashes in the free-agent market ... Blue Jackets coach Ken Hitchcock will begin his second training camp in Columbus with a team that has more scoring punch up front, a deeper blue line and added toughness to boot ... The scrappy Predators have developed a knack for making themselves a perennial playoff contender despite dealing with problems that are rarely of their own doing ... St. Louis ranked among the bottom five teams in both overall scoring and power-play conversions last season, and did little of note to upgrade over the summer. Full Story
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Location United Center, Chicago, Ill; The Edge, Bensenville, Ill. Practice begins Sept. 19 |
Key Additions • Brian Campbell, D; Cristobal Huet, G Key Subtractions • Rene Bourque, LW; Jason Williams, RW Rookies to watch • Corey Crawford, G; Jack Skille, RW |
Keep an eye on: Duncan Keith, DKeith made great strides in this third full season, posting a career high 12 goals. He could become even more dangerous if coach Denis Savard decides to pair him with newcomer Brian Campbell. |
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Location Dispatch Ice Haus, Columbus, Ohio Practice begins Sept. 20 |
Key Additions • Kristian Huselius, LW; R.J. Umberger, C Key Subtractions • Ron Hainsey, D; Nikolai Zherdev, RW Rookies to watch • Nikita Filatov, LW; Jakub Voracek, RW |
Keep an eye on: Rick Nash, LWNash managed to develop into a premier goal scorer with a variety of average or below-average linemates. Playing alongside R.J. Umberger and Kristian Huselius is sure to have a positive impact on the Blue Jackets captain. |
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Location Centre ICE Arena, Traverse City, Mich. Practice begins Sept. 20 |
Key Additions • Marian Hossa, RW; Ty Conklin, G Key Subtractions • Dallas Drake, LW; Dominik Hasek, G Rookies to watch • Ville Leino LW; Jonathan Ericsson, D |
Keep an eye on: Johan Franzen, LWFranzen wrapped up last season with 28 goals in his last 30 games, 11 of which were game winners. If the Mule's charge wasn't a fluke, he could end up as the Red Wings' leading goal scorer this season. |
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Location Sommet Center & Centennial Sportsplex, Nashville, Tenn. Practice begins Sept. 20 |
Key Additions • Josh Gratton, LW Key Subtractions • Alex Radulov, RW; Chris Mason, G Rookies to watch • Cody Franson, D; Pekka Rinne, G |
Keep an eye on: Antti Pihlstrom, LWPihlstrom scored 27 goals with Milwaukee (AHL) last season. The Finn only has one game of NHL experience, but he may be forced to develop more quickly and chip in some of the offense lost by the departure of Alex Radulov. |
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Location St. Louis Mills & Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Mo. Practice begins Sept. 19 |
Key Additions • Chris Mason, G; Brad Winchester, LW Key Subtractions • Jamal Mayers, C; Martin Rucinsky, LW Rookies to watch • Patrik Berglund, C; T.J. Oshie, C |
Keep an eye on: Manny Legace, GLegace played a career-high 66 games last season, but put up average numbers behind a sub-par Blues squad. He is expected to get some competition from newcomer Chris Mason for the starting role. |
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