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Team
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PVS
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W-L-T-OL
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ESPN.com says
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1. Red Wings
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3
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32-16-5-4
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Can't wait until Chris Chelios is back.
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2. Blues
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4
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36-11-7-2
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"Ratman" lends color to an otherwise vanilla team.
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3. Devils
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5
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28-13-11-3
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If it's really a rivalry, shouldn't the Rangers be beating the Devils every now and then?
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4. Avalanche
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1
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35-11-8-2
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Four straight losses and they are still the favorite to win the Cup.
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5. Sharks
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2
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30-15-10-0
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Dear Sharks: It was a cheap shot. Shut up and move on.
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6. Flyers
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7
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28-18-9-1
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We wish no ill will, but what if Roman Cechmanek gets hurt?
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7. Senators
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6
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29-15-8-2
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They need a physical presence. We're not so sure Marty McSorley is it, though.
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8. Penguins
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8
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27-20-6-2
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The Penguins need goaltending … this is a recording.
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9. Stars
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9
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30-19-5-1
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Why do the Stars always look like they're playing a Game Seven?
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10. Capitals
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13
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27-19-9-1
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Through Sunday, the Caps are tied with the Blues for the most wins since the start of December with 20. No, that's not a typo.
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11. Maple Leafs
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10
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26-19-8-4
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The Leafs have just six wins in their last 18 games and are still in second in the Northeast. We've asked for a recount.
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12. Sabres
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11
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28-21-5-1
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There is that ugly "C" word again … consistency.
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13. Coyotes
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12
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25-16-12-2
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To sign or not to sign Nikolai Khabibulin, that is the question. The answer: Trade him.
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14. Bruins
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16
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24-21-6-5
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From the bad timing department: Byron Dafoe is expected to miss two weeks -- all of the B's six-game road trip -- with a pulled right hamstring.
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15. Canucks
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14
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28-19-5-4
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We're still trying to figure out how acquiring a so-so goalie shores up the Canucks' goaltending situation.
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16. Kings
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15
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24-22-8-1
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We're not fans of escalating salaries, but if the Kings' owner is the richest in the league, why is Rob Blake on the verge of unrestricted free agency?
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17. Hurricanes
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19
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24-21-7-2
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Arturs Irbe, the Energizer bunny of the NHL.
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18. Oilers
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17
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25-23-8-1
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You know a team has issues when the video guy is stoning shooters in practice.
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19. Blackhawks
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18
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22-26-5-3
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If everyone can stay healthy, the Hawks may make the Western Conference playoff race interesting.
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20. Predators
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22
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24-25-7-2
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Shhhhhh...don't tell the Predators they're only in their third season.
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21. Wild
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21
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21-23-8-3
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Let's get this straight: If an expansion team wins with a trap, it's great. If the Stanley Cup is won with it, it's a travesty. Just checking.
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22. Flames
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20
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20-21-10-4
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The Portland Flames has an interesting ring. And it already fits with the Blazers motif.
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23. Canadiens
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23
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20-29-5-3
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With Jeff Hacket, Trevor Linden, Dainius Zubrus and Martin Rucinsky back, the playoffs are still a long shot, but not totally out of reach.
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24. Panthers
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26
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14-28-8-7
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Pavel Bure has 12-9-21 in his last 10 games. Was it something we said?
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25. Blue Jackets
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24
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18-27-6-4
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Geoff Sanderson's 26 goals would make him the leader on 16 other teams.
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26. Rangers
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25
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22-29-4-1
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Word is when Ron Low told his players they have run out of people to blame, someone pointed to the zamboni driver.
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27. Thrashers
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27
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17-28-9-2
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The bright side: With one win in four games this month, the Thrashers have already tied their win total from January.
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28. Islanders
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28
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14-33-5-3
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Ownership said one of the goals in the offseason will be to sign a big-name free agent. Psst...Mr. Wang, it will take more than one.
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29. Mighty Ducks
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29
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16-31-7-4
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No truth to the rumor that Disney is turning the Ducks locker room into a theme park in hopes of recouping some of their losses.
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30. Lightning
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30
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15-33-5-3
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Good news: Vinny is back this week.
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