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Looking Ahead: Midseason Questions for NHL Teams
As most teams hit the halfway point of the season, here are five key questions for intriguing teams:
Can the Washington Capitals continue to excel, fueled by Alex Ovechkins pursuit of Wayne Gretzkys all-time goals record?
Can the Rangers overcome their disappointing first half and make a playoff run, or will they see a major roster overhaul?
Can the Canucks stay competitive despite injuries and internal struggles?
Will Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz be a buyer or a seller at the Trade Deadline after a lackluster first half?
Can the Ottawa Senators stay in playoff contention after their nine-game road trip?
Quote of the Week
"I dont have a leash https://www.iihfworldchampionship.com/collections/team-canada-thomas-harley-jersey. I just call them as I see them. " Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella, on whether hed give goalie Ivan Fedotov a longer leash after a long period of inactivity.
The Last Word: On the Rise
As we look ahead to the 4 Nations tournament, heres a player from each country who is on a hot streak with their NHL team:
Adrian Kempe Sweden): The Los Angeles Kings forward has scored in three straight games and has a five-game point streak 3 goals, 3 assists).
Mark Stone Canada): The Vegas Golden Knights forward recently hit 600 career NHL points with a win against the Buffalo Sabres.
Kaapo Kakko Finland): The Seattle Kraken forward has three assists in his last three games.
Matt Boldy United States): The Minnesota Wild forward had a goal and two assists in a 4-0 win against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Stay tuned for more coverage as the tournament draws near.
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