The Florida Panthers surprised many by taking Aleksander Barkov second overall in last year's draft, but so far the returns have been positive.
Goalies could drive this year's trade market, as needs and excesses around the league are creating intriguing matches for deadline deals.
The fortunes of the Rangers and goalie Henrik Lundqvist have fluctuated wildly.
Dustin Byfuglien was one of two high-profile blue-line snubs from the U.S. Olympic team.
With five points in his three games since his return from injury, Tyler Bozak is a sight for sore eyes in Toronto.
What effect will a player's inclusion in the Winter Olympics have on your fantasy roster?
Is Nazem Kadri on his way out of Toronto? Janet Eagleson wonders if he'll always fall short of expectations in Randy Carlyle's system.
Key players return from injury after a three-day holiday break and the start of a new calendar year. Which players will make the biggest difference?
After returning from a neck injury in late November, Jacob Trouba posted nine points in 14 games in December.
The Blackhawks are on top, and now they're getting the services of Corey Crawford again.
Did Bobby Ryan get snubbed? Will Mike Yeo have a job at the end of the week?
Detroit and Toronto Limp Into The Winter Classic
Jaromir Jagr's New Year's Eve plans include facing his old Penguins as he tries to catch former teammate Mario Lemieux for No. 7 on the all-time scoring list.
Mike Smith anchors the list of players that have performed under their expectations in the first half but might break through clean on the other side.
Phil Kessel and the Leafs are playing in the Winter Classic, but it's an otherwise quiet week for them, writes Brian Rutherford.
Mark Giordano is producing at an elite defenseman power play pace.