The NHL is a quarter of the way through the 2013-14 season.
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strongest start to the season and it is up to each team to turn things around in
the coming months, but which one has the best chance to make significant
improvements? The Edmonton Oilers have the largest ground to make up as they sit
at the bottom of the Western Conference. The Oilers are a young team still
working to grow and improve their dynamic, though they have proven lately that
they can win. Currently, they are in the midst of their second three-game
winning streak of the season. Seated just above Edmonton in the Western
Conference are fellow Albertans, the Calgary Flames. With just as much to prove
as the Oilers, the Flames certainly have some work to do if they want to turn
things around this season. Calgary has won only two of their last 10 games. They
have made some progress though, earning points in shootout and overtime losses.
The Vancouver Canucks are currently ninth in the West and will have to get out
of their current funk and back to how things were earlier this season in order
to make a playoff push. After a solid October, the Canucks have lost their last
five games. It is projected that there may be a 20-point difference between what
it takes to make the playoffs in the Eastern and Western Conferences this
season. The Winnipeg Jets are a new member of the Western Conference and the
adjustment has surely been difficult for the team. If the Jets were to finish
just over 100 points this season, they could possibly miss the playoffs because
of the strength of their conference. Had they remained in the Eastern Conference
this season, they would have more than enough to earn a spot in the playoffs at
that level. Over in the East, the Ottawa Senators have been struggling as of
late, with goaltending problems contributing to their worries. They have lost
four of their last five games with starter Craig Anderson between the pipes for
three of the defeats. Backup Robin Lehner proved himself earlier this month when
pressed into action, but has stepped aside since the return of Anderson.
Currently 11th in the East, the team has been inconsistent, putting out strong
performances one night and letting games slip through their fingers the next.
The other two Canadian teams in the East, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the
Montreal Canadiens are both slowly nearing the top of their conference. The
Maple Leafs, who have been preforming recently without some of their big names,
such as Nazem Kadri and Tyler Bozak, are still holding onto their place in the
top five of the conference. The Canadiens, meanwhile, are in seventh spot and
have won three of their last five games. Unlike their Western counterparts,
these two have less reason for concern but could quickly climb their way to the
top. With all things considered, which of the seven Canadian teams have the best
chance to turn things around this season? As always, its Your! Call.
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enough, it could lead to a big payday.The fourth-year receiver is in the last
season of his rookie contract after being drafted in 2011. He loves Green Bay
and shows no letup in proving he can be a playmaker catching passes from Aaron
Rodgers.Cobb, who has nine touchdowns in eight games to lead NFL receivers, said
he doesnt think about his contract status. The Packers dont seem too worried,
either.I guess well have to wait and see, Cobb said Thursday when asked whether
he was setting himself up nicely for a future deal.A few lockers away, fellow
receiver Jordy Nelson let out a hearty laugh.Nelson signed a $39 million,
four-year extension on the first day of training camp in July. He has been worth
every penny so far, with 50 catches for 737 yards and six touchdowns as Rodgers
top target in Green Bays up-tempo attack.Cobb has been nearly as productive with
40 catches and 578 yards. Always a threat in space, Cobb has also developed a
knack for making plays in tight quarters in the red zone.Rodgers said its all
about finding the right matchups.Jordy and Randall have had a lot of targets go
their way. Theyve been open a lot, Rodgers said. Weve kind of manipulated some
formations to try to get them in the ... first or second spot as far as the
progression goes.Cobb was especially hard on himself after Green Bays 19-7 loss
on Sept. 21 at Detroit, which dropped the Packers to 1-2. He was held without a
score on three catches for 29 yards.He has been a regular in the end zone ever
since, with six touchdowns in the last five games. He has 26 catches for 452
yards during that five-game stretch.He brings that blue-collar, workmanlike
attitude when he goes out on the practice field and tries to make the most out
of each and every opportunity, receivers coach Edgar Bennett said.
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his last three games against Green Bays division rival, Cobb has 15 catches for
283 yards and four touchdowns.Cobb had seven grabs for 113 yards and two scores
in a 38-17 win over the Bears in September. In the 2013 regular-season finale in
Chicago, Cobb had two scoring receptions, including a memorable 48-yarder from
Rodgers on fourth down with 38 seconds left to help Green Bay win 33-28 and take
the NFC North title.I dont know if we play at a higher level, but we have been
more efficient here as of late against the Bears, Cobb said.But otherwise, no
extra motivation against them — or at least thats what Cobb is letting on.I
mean, its another game for me, Cobb said. I just continue to try to play the
best I can to help this team out any way I can.Keep up the production and the
Packers figure to be rewarding Cobb handsomely.NOTES: Starting guards Josh
Sitton (toe) and T.J. Lang (ankle) missed practice again, though coach Mike
McCarthy said he would feel very comfortable playing both veterans without
practice time. Lang said he had some ligament and muscle damage, which made the
injury more than a typical sprained left ankle. Thats obviously something you
have to think about, is weigh the options and not getting better for the rest of
the season and be kind of that 60-70 per cent, whatever it is, or just waiting a
couple of weeks and being 80-90 per cent, Lang said. Thatd be my biggest fear is
having a setback and missing a couple more weeks.__AP NFL website:
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