Central Division Offseason 2016

Eric Staal needs to be just good enough.

With a cap friendly deal in his pocket, Eric Staal is looking to recapture some of his old magic in Minnesota.

Wild look for success with new faces on the ice and behind the bench

Finishing up our series of changes around the division, today we find our focus on the hometown team.

Tyler Seguin flourishes in new role with Dallas

Tyler Seguin is a major piece of the puzzle to Dallas' success as a team.

The bright Stars of Texas don’t look to dim for the 2016-17 season

We’re getting close to the end of our series here, but before we get to the home stretch, we’re going to take a look at the defending division champion Dallas Stars

Nashville's Stanley Cup hopes hinge on Pekka Rinne

If Pekka Rinne's struggles carry over to next season, it may be too much for the new-look Perds to overcome.

Nashville hopes blockbuster trade makes them playoff predators instead of prey

Today we look towards the music city, as Nashville is at the heart of the biggest offseason move of the summer.

Jets crash and burn last season as the Wall looks for answers

As we profile the changes for each team in the division, we come to the curious tale of the Winnipeg Jets. Once lost to the snow and ice of the great white north, the Jets find themselves back on the map and looking to secure a playoff spot in this game of cups.

Pivotal Player: Paul Stastny has opportunity to fill voids left in Backes’ wake

The cast of the Blues may be different, but there’s an opportunity for new stars

The St. Louis Blues look to take the next step with a familiar face

Chicago's Artemi Panarin has set a high standard to live up to

The reigning Calder Trophy winner as the National Hockey League's Rookie of the Year, dynamic Russian Artemis Panarin has set the bar for individual success with a phenomenal freshman campaign. Can he match it next season?

The winds of change in the Windy City

As we meander through the division, looking at how things are changing team by team, we are left wondering if as more things change for the Chicago Blackhawks, do more things stay the same?

Tyson Barrie needs to have a big season for Avs.

Division Changes: The Colorado Avalanche

Kicking off our series where we are focusing on player changes within the division, we start with the Colorado Avalanche.