March 8, 2010
Dropping The Puck
Afternoon Columns

by Andrew Rothstein

Are expensive goaltenders worth the money, a look at the playoff races by conference, how the Oilers and Ducks differ in spending philosophy, getting serious about headshots and a review of last week's Edmonton deals.

• Gabriel Desjardins of Behind The Net Hockey looks at whether expensive goaltenders are worth the money.
• Chris Boersma of Hockey Numbers takes a look at the playoff races in both conferences.
• Earl Sleek of Battle of California analyzes the team spending habits and "currency exchange" of the Anaheim Ducks and the Edmonton Oilers by contrasting their philosophies on paying players.
• Elliotte Friedman of CBC Sports gets serious about headshots and ends his column with 30 thoughts, several of which are contended by Kent Wilson of Five Hole Fanatics.
• Speeds of The Hockey Symposium reviews the trades made by the Edmonton Oilers last week.

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