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September 19, 2011

On The Beat: Overhaul

by John Perrotto

A complete evaluation of the Columbus Blue Jackets' franchise led to an offseason overhaul; news and notes from around the league.

September 12, 2011

On The Beat: More Tragedy

by John Perrotto

After an already painful offseason, the NHL felt the ramifications of the tragic crash of the airliner carrying the KHL's Lokomotiv Yaroslav team.

March 30, 2011

On The Beat: The Driver's Seat

by John Perrotto

The Flyers and Bruins as championship contenders, versus dealing with ultimately disappointing seasons for the Wild and Blue Jackets.

March 8, 2011

On The Beat: Mindset

by John Perrotto

The Blackhawks looking like a team that could defend their title, New Jersey's mindset in their playoff push, a vote of confidence for Avs' bench boss Joe Sacco and the Bolts fighting through adversity.

February 10, 2011

Premium Article On The Beat: Headed in Opposite Directions

by John Perrotto

Inconsistent Blackhawks struggling to get back in the playoffs while the resurgent Flames have risen to eighth place; Sabres and Lightning headed opposite directions on the man advantage; Blue Shirts getting bodies back in the lineup but without positive results to show for it; the Kings' extended road trip.

January 26, 2011

On The Beat: Nabokov's No Show

by John Perrotto

Evgeni Nabokov rejects the Islanders, the Panthers getting bad calls, Jacques Lemaire getting the best out of the Devils and Joe Sacco playing the bad guy.

January 18, 2011

On The Beat: Marleau's Milestone

by John Perrotto

Patrick Marleau hits the 1,000-game mark, Lehtonen winning over his teammates in Dallas, Moulson looking to stay on Long Island and Jacques Lemaire's Devils are starting to heat up.

January 12, 2011

Premium Article On The Beat: Road Warriors

by John Perrotto

In this edition of On The Beat: The Stars and Wild are playing particularly well away from home, the Hawks get inspiration from some legends from 1961, the Penguins' third period collapses and the possibility of Clarke MacArthur having found a home in Toronto.

January 8, 2011

Premium Article On The Beat: The Rangers' New Identity

by John Perrotto

On The Beat this week: the Blue Shirts sense that the dynamic of their team is different from 2009-10, the Stars are aleady checking the standings daily, the Hawks don't have the look of a repeat champion and the Sabres and Kings try to improve their power play.

January 4, 2011

Premium Article On The Beat: Temper, Temper

by John Perrotto

Tempers getting short in the Ottawa and San Jose locker rooms, Predators' leadership through adversity, Davis Payne's one year anniversary as St. Louis bench boss and the Leafs' one goal losses.

December 28, 2010

On The Beat: Meet the New Boss

by John Perrotto

Jacques Lemaire returns for his third stint behind the Devils' bench, Tampa's diminishing power play opportunities, the highly competitive Pacific Division, and the blizzard that didn't slow down the NHL.

December 22, 2010

Premium Article On The Beat: Fehr Factor

by John Perrotto

Donald Fehr voted in to head up the NHLPA, Mikko Koivu still learning the ropes as captain, Panthers' optimism and the Avs' winning despite injuries.

December 17, 2010

Premium Article On The Beat: Continued Struggles

by John Perrotto

MacLean still getting a vote of confidence, Isles hear it from their fans, Minnesota starts their fathers' trip and Capitals struggles on display in the opening episode of "24/7".

December 14, 2010

Premium Article On The Beat: Tough Times in the Capital

by John Perrotto

Bruce Boudreau dealing with Caps' struggles, the Devils continued skid, a change in approach in Columbus, and the Panthers' good and bad special teams.

December 10, 2010

Premium Article On The Beat: Job Security

by John Perrotto

Todd Richards on the hot seat, Capuano tries to break up the Isles "country club atmosphere", Craig Rivet's off-ice contributions and the retirement of three time Selke Trophy winner Jere Lehtinen.

December 8, 2010

Premium Article On The Beat: The Future of John MacLean

by John Perrotto

How the Devils' struggles may affect John MacLean's future, questions about Minnesota's Todd Richards, looking for an elite center to pair with Marian Gaborik, and the new attitude in Atlanta.

December 4, 2010

On The Beat: Oilers on the Move?

by John Perrotto

Oilers rumored move to Quebec City, new head coach Capuano and the Islanders, the Senators' continued struggles and the reawakening of Marty Havlat.

December 1, 2010

On The Beat: Penguins Hot and Under the Rangers' Collar

by John Perrotto

Pittsburgh is red hot but getting under the collar of the rival Rangers, the young Oilers and the veteran Sharks are both showing signs of inconsistency, and Senators owner Eugene Melnyk gives a vote of confidence to both GM Bryan Murray and head coach Cory Clouston.

November 18, 2010

On The Beat: Flyers Sign Jeff Carter to an Extension

by John Perrotto

Flyers sign Jeff Carter to an 11-year contract extension worth $58 million, the Senators show support for the family of assistant coach Luke Richardson, New York's Erik Christensen admits Avery's sucker punch, and first year Lightning GM Steve Yzerman is receving plenty of praise for the job he has done so far.

November 11, 2010

Premium Article On The Beat: Anaheim Ducks Respond

by John Perrotto

Ducks GM Bob Murray has proven to be quite the motivator, the Maple Leafs are going up and down, the Sharks are taking too many penalties and Edmonton is tied for the fewest points along with the Devils and Islanders.

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