Why This Won't Stink This Year

10 reasons for fans outside of Canada to focus on hockey

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 11, 2008 11:35 AM CDT

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Why This Won't Stink This Year — Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby has injected some interest back into hockey, and this year he'll be joined by more promising young draftees. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

That time is upon us again: the season in which we ignore most of what's going on in the NHL. But this year it might behoove sports fans to pay attention, writes Maxim. Here's why:

Detroit needs some good news, right? The champs got even stronger.
Finally, all of the 'Original Six' teams are strong again. Yes, even the Blackhawks. Look out for Montreal, celebrating its 100th birthday.

Devils goalie Martin Brodeur is poised to smash some sacrosanct records.
The youth movement gets stronger. Crosby, Ovechkin, and Malkin meet Stamkos, Doughty, and Hickey.
Hockey's biggest jerk (Sean Avery) is joining hockey's jerkiest team (Dallas).
The Coyotes might finally give coach Wayne Gretzky a performance nearer his caliber.

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