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Blues looking for quick turnaround and have tools to get it done

By Jim den Hollander   Editor/Publisher  Midwesthockey.info  This is the fifth and final off-season story giving a quick look at the past season and an early look at the season ahead for the five Midwest-based NHL teams.  Four seasons removed from hoisting the Stanley Cup for the first time in league history, the St. Louis

Wings show improvement everywhere except Atlantic standings

By Jim den Hollander  Editor/Publisher  Midwesthockey.info  This is the third of five summer review/preview type stories on the NHL’s Midwest-based NHL teams.Despite improving in every aspect statistically, the Detroit Red Wings’ ‘Yzerplan’ saw the team lose a bit of ground in the ultra-competitive Atlantic Division.  After 25-straight playoff appearances, the Red Wings may have been