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| Team-by-Team Preview of the 2011-12 NHL Season USHockeyFan.com relaunches with a team-by-team preview of the coming season. Included on each page is a projected depth chart, analysis of each unit. Also included is a nod to US players who broke out last season and those with an opportunity to break out this season. ANAHEIM BOSTON BUFFALO CALGARY CAROLINA CHICAGO COLORADO COLUMBUS DALLAS DETROIT EDMONTON FLORIDA LOS ANGELES MINNESOTA MONTREAL NASHVILLE NEW JERSEY ISLANDERS RANGERS OTTAWA PHILADELPHIA PHOENIX PITTSBURGH SAN JOSE ST. LOUIS TAMPA BAY TORONTO WASHINGTON WINNIPEG VANCOUVER |
| American players who had breakout seasons in 2010-2011 The talent entering the NHL from the United States is getting stronger every year. Anyone who watched the youngsters take the Canadians to overtime in the gold medal game in the 2010 Vancouver Games witnessed this. But as the greats from the 90s retire (Modano, Hull, Tkachuk, etc.), those they inspired to take up the game are taking their place. Here is a look at the young Americans who stepped up last season. (This is part one, teams listed alphabetically from Anaheim through Montreal). |
| The Next Wave... A look just below the depth charts of the big clubs at what rookies might be able to make their mark in the NHL this season. (This is part one, teams listed alphabetically from Anaheim through Montreal). |
| Coverage of the National Hockey League with an eye on U.S.-Born players |
| How many U.S.-born players are in the NHL? Click here to see a list by team of every American player. |