October 16, 2009
Dropping The Puck
Afternoon Columns

by Andrew Rothstein

The Oilers face a big division rival, the Blues try to take things one win at a time, Washington could be making a move, Alan Ryder publishes his outstanding research and the Devils and Thrashers meet up tonight:

• The Cult of Hockey writer David Staples, of the Edmonton Journal, wonders if Steve MacIntyre will suit up tonight against the very physical Minnesota Wild.
• Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Today recaps last night's Blues-Coyotes game and emphasizes that there are no sure wins in the Western Conference.
• J.P. of Japers' Rink thinks Michael Nylander might be heading to Switzerland soon.
• Alan Ryder of Hockey Analytics publishes his data on Player Contributions and his review of last season.
• John Fischer of In Lou We Trust previews tonight's Atlanta Thrashers-New Jersey Devils game.

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