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It has been a week since the NHL returned from its self-imposed lockout exile. It's far too early to draw lasting conclusions but certainly enough to gather initial impressions, now that we're detailing power-play success over HRR and back-diving con...

Stock upJoe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks: The Sharks appear to be peaking at just the right time, having lost just twice in regulation in their past 18 contests. Up front, Patrick Marleau is scoring in bunches, but what about Pavelski, who has collected...

Maybe Scott Gomez's trade to Montreal will start the domino effect this free-agency period. Either way, it gives the New York Rangers more cap room to make another move.

It's one thing for the Rangers to win games early this season. It's another for them to develop an identity. After struggling to do just that last season, new captain Chris Drury and Scott Gomez are leading New York down the right path.

The New York Rangers had plenty of hope before last season after making a big free-agent splash. This season? Well, more new faces are in town, but the feeling in the air is more skeptical.

Despite a 2-4 start, despite high hopes, despite all the pressure that comes with playing in the league's biggest market, the Rangers aren't starting to panic, writes Scott Burnside. Yet.