As 2012 comes to a close, it's time to look at some New Year's resolutions for NHL players and teams heading into 2013.
Let's hope the first month of the New Year will have some actual NHL games for hockey fans to enjoy, because after an exciting first half of 2012, the last few months have been just awful for anyone who loves the sport.
Let's look at some resolutions for notable players and teams in 2013.
Alexander Ovechkin: Take more shots and become a 50-goal scorer again
We are used to seeing Alexander Ovechkin among the NHL leaders in goals scored, but the 2011-12 season was one of his most disappointing offensive campaigns.
He scored only 38 goals last year, which would be a great number for about 95 percent of the league. But for someone as talented as Ovechkin, it's not good enough.
One of the reasons for Ovechkin's failure to reach 40-plus goals was his low shot total. He took just 303 shots last season, which was the lowest single-season total of his seven-year career.
If Ovechkin is more aggressive next season, he should have another MVP-caliber year. The return of ...
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New Year’s Resolutions for NHL Players and Teams
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