Calgary Flames

With every team bearing its share of glaring weaknesses, the Northwest is probably going to be the tightest division in the league. Sorting it out involves cracking a big box of Ifs and Buts, so here goes. (Teams are...

With training camps opening this week, here are some key matters, thoughts and predictions to consider -- one for each team.

SIGNED: Corey Perry (Ducks), Brendan Morrison (Canucks), David LeNeveu (Rangers) Steve Montador (Panthers), Brennan Evans (Sharks). Josh Green (Canucks), Drew Miller (Ducks), Joakim Lindstrom (Blue Jackets, trade)

With training camp almost upon us, it's time to ponder the big questions that confront every NHL team. So far, we've looked at the Central, Northeast, Atlantic,Southeast and Pacific divisions. Today, let us turn our...

While preparing for the upcoming season, reviewing team rosters, and looking at the relative strengths and weaknesses of each as compared to the competition, I was struck by the age-old debate of what matters more:...