“The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist. And poof. Just like that, he's gone.” – Kevin Spacey as Verbal Kint in The Usual Suspects And poof. Just like that, 10 percent of the NHL season is gone. While it feels like just yesterday, it’s been more than three weeks since the NHL dropped the puck on the 2009-10 regular season. Most teams have played nine or 10 games and the early-season kinks are being worked out (Right, Toronto?). Starting goalies are hitting their stride (Right, Florida?). Defensive pairings are getting sorted (Right, Minnesota?). And the forwards are figuring out how to score (Right, Nashville?). OK, granted, there’s still some work left to do. The Maple Leafs are still looking for their first victory. The Panthers goalies, Tomas Vokoun and Scott Clemmensen, are... [read full story]
