Is it the Predators? The Sharks? Someone else? We debate which blue-line crew we'd want to build our team around.
Although Los Angeles and Vegas split the regular-season series, one team appears to have the upper hand when analyzing the matchup in seven different categories. Here are the keys to victory, along with a series pick.
Anaheim and San Jose went to the shootout in three of their four games this season, and at least on paper, this is one of the closest first-round series. Here's how we see the teams matching up in seven categories, along with our pick on the outcome.
With the cap in place since 2005-06, it's no longer enough for teams to get the right players, as financial considerations must be kept in mind for that season and down the line. Here are the 10 best examples of teams that have struck the perfect balance.
The Kings' contention window appeared to be closed, locked and boarded up after 2016-17. Instead, they're fighting for the Pacific Division, and appear to be one of the top teams in the West. Here's how they've done it, and why they'll be sticking around.