March 17, 2010
Dropping The Puck
Afternoon Columns

by Andrew Rothstein

A closer look at empty-net goals and one-goal games, the Thrashers are closer to a top three draft pick than they are to the playoffs, Alexander Ovechkin is the 2009-10 MVP so far, a study on spinal cord injuries that could have NHL implications, and who should be selected with the first overall pick based on Gabriel Desjardins' NHL equivalencies as well as who will be better than Jordan Eberle at right wing for the Oilers next season.

• Gabriel Desjardins of Behind The Net Hockey takes a look at empty-net goals and one-goal games.
• Matthew Gunning of Bird Watchers Anonymous believes that the Atlanta Thrashers are closer to a top three draft pick than they are to the playoffs.
• Dirk Hoag of On The Forecheck believes Alexander Ovechkin is the front-runner for the Hart Trophy.
• Doogie2K of The Copper & Blue looks at a study with possible NHL implications on spinal cord injuries.
• Lowetide uses Gabriel Desjardins' NHL equivalencies to determine who should be selected with the number one overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles as well as who will be better at right wing than Jordan Eberle next season for the Oilers.

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