Why This Won't Stink This Year

That time is upon us again: the season in which we ignore most of what's going on in the NHL. But this year it might behoove sports fans to pay attention, writes Maxim. Here's why:

• Detroit needs some good news, right? The champs got even stronger.
• Finally, all of the 'Original Six' teams are strong again. Yes, even the Blackhawks. Look out for Montreal, celebrating its 100th birthday.

• Devils goalie Martin Brodeur is poised to smash some sacrosanct records.
• The youth movement gets stronger. Crosby, Ovechkin, and Malkin meet Stamkos, Doughty, and Hickey.
• Hockey's biggest jerk (Sean Avery) is joining hockey's jerkiest team (Dallas).
• The Coyotes might finally give coach Wayne Gretzky a performance nearer his caliber.

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