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The NHL brought in the overtime-loss point prior to the lockout. At the time, fans complained that teams would just "kill off" overtime. They were happy to just get the point, take the tie, and move on. To combat this, the NHL gave both of them the point and figured they'd open up the game and make for more exciting hockey if neither side had anything to lose. It worked. Then, coming out ...

As the Montreal Canadiens bring this regular season to a close, it's impossible to think that newly minted GM Pierre Gauthier won't have an eye towards the future. This is not a bad team and after former GM Bob Gainey's overhaul, it is starting to gel. Still, there are gaps and holes and moving into 2010-11. Gauthier is going to have some huge bargaining chips with which to upgrade the core.   Who's Available? I firmly ...

The biggest point of debate in Montreal these days is over the team's strongest position. Which one will start next game? Which one will start the playoffs? Which one will start next season? It's all about the goalies: Jaroslav Halak and Carey Price. With both men restricted free agents (RFAs) this summer and both likely to want the assurance of a starting job to go along with money that will make ...