The next couple of weeks should be extremely interesting around the NHL. Since the season is flying by at a rapid rate due to the condensed schedule, each team will have to revise its goals for the season, and that should spark some movement.
It will be tough for teams to wait all the way until the trade deadline, which isn't until early April, to make final decisions. There just isn't enough time built in for moves at that point to make the desired impact.
With that in mind, let's examine some of the latest rumors as teams start figuring out what the shortened season likely holds for them. Fans should know before long how active their favorite teams are going to be as the deadline nears.
Los Angeles Kings
The defending champions are three points behind the final playoff spot, well off their expected pace after a thrilling run through the playoffs last season. One reason for those struggles is the poor play of Dustin Penner, who has just one point in four games.
He was a key role player for the Kings in the postseason, but has seemingly fallen out of favor. Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in C ...
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