Headlines Around the League:
-The Blues’ star studded Defensive corp is starting to show their mettle as they continue their winning ways. Sporting the best PP conversion in the league. Many GMs around the league are saying that they are the odds on favourite to win the Cup.
- While insisting that he’s trying to move star Dman, Schell. The team is performing exceptionally well by rising to the top of the East with their top Dman in the league taking a lesser role. The main question here is for how long will this team over perform and come back down to reality.
- Critics around the league were wondering what was wrong with star forward Bourjeaurd’s less than stellar start to his tenure in Long Island. Their GM assured that he's happy with the team’s performance overall and Sammy has started to perform in his last few games.
- It’s still too early to tell but all indications out of Columbus is that V. Straka’s slow start is wearing thin on the management. Their GM will need to gauge talents a little better since John Leach is tearing it up for the Pens. Straka will need to pick up his production since he’s a vital cog to their success
- A beaming SJ GM talked about his team the other day. “Obviously we are very happy with Doucet, Frank and COHEN! after that I would like to see other players pick it up, but climbing the standings so Im happy” He hinted that he would like to see Cohen win the Art Ross and Calder this year.
- The Caps are a team on a roll and their GM is quite happy with their performance so far. When asked whether their reason for success is due to their 3.5 lines tactic. Their GM defended their tactic was due to injuries, the jury is still out on this young team
- In recent games, the Canes have started to play Irwin more and their GM hinted that Boucher would be looking for a new home. Jencik is happy with this new team and fitting in well. MacAdam and Morris is looking solid with a great supporting cast at D.
- Analysts are saying that the Duck GM robbed the Hawks in their recent deal for Dman Valimaki. A 3rd round pick was a bargain for this solid prospect.
- The Sens’ GM scoffed at a recent rumours circulating around the league that the bubble has burst with his team. Some teams think that the Sens is not really a threat this season. The team answered with winning 5 out of their next 6 games.
- New Canucks GM stated that he happy with his team overall so far and promise that his team will make the playoffs. "My team is slow, soft, and underskilled, but I believe we will still win our division" The Avalanche poses the biggest obstacle while the Flames started off strong but have gone on a nose dive in the past couple of weeks.
- The surging Predators are getting quite a production out of their 3rd line. They’ve put up 41 combined pts so far. However, their GM is still looking for additional depth at D.
GM Interview:
How did you think you fare in your first season with the Devils?
From my point of view, and probably others too, last season was unacceptable and bad. Both the play on the ice and my inability to stay with the team during the hard times due to personal problems was troublesome.
Though we can not going around feeling sorry for ourselves, we need to come back with the double enthusiasm and be faster, stronger and better!
How did you off-season go and your view on the season so far?
Well, the draft and scouting wasn't going as planned but we managed to solve it an a really satisfying way. I'm really pumped up by the few players we picked, a small but strong core!
We are rebuilding, that is all I really can say, but we will be better than last season. I got some possible plans for the future and it all comes down to opportunities. What we need is one heck of a job from all participants and if we manage to work that out we will be just fine. Our team is a lot younger and faster than the previous year. We will continue to improve and let the younger players take centre stage. This is a critical year for the our team, we do not want to be relegated.
Top 5 Power Ranking:
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Their star studded D corp and balanced scoring cannot be taken lightly. 2-
A team deep in offensive talents. Patience with Laing is starting to pay off. GM has team motoring so far this season. 3-
Although injuries are starting to hurt this talented team. They are still a team to be reckoned with. 4-
John Leach has been playing stellar for the surging Pens. Can they keep up this pace?5-
Their young D is going through some growing pains but still performing admirably. PK and GA are among the best in the league.Trade Rumours:
- GM is looking to mix things up in Vancouver. Everyone outside of their 1st offensive and defensive line is available.
- Roman Silin might be on the move in Boston as they have a plethora of offensively gifted LW
- Toronto’s GM turned down a substantial offer from a team in the West and holding out for a huge return for power forward Roy.
- Seems like star goalie Belanger is taking the blame for the Ducks' porous goal defence as of late. Their GM is entertaining offers for this fine goalie
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Hope you had a great holiday. Great read as per the norm. 
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