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Alex Wiederspiel

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Alex Wiederspiel is a digital reporter, play-by-play broadcaster, radio show host and podcast host in West Virginia covering high school athletics, Division II college athletics, and some West Virginia University athletics. He's an avid follower of all things hockey and football with a soft spot for prospects -- the future stars of the league. When not consuming sports, Alex is usually doing something related to Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, or watching movies for his movie podcast, The Movie Spiel

Biggest question facing each NHL Eastern Conference team

NHL prospect tournaments are fast approaching and training camp will begin shortly thereafter. So, what questions linger about each team ahead of the regular season, which begins Oct. 8?

Break on through to the other side? Assessing the 'Long National Nightmare' division of NHL's non-playoff teams

Which unfortunates join the Buffalo Sabres in the "Long National Nightmare' division of the NHL?

Deja vu all over again: Assessing the 'Groundhog Day' division of NHL's non-playoff teams

In this division, it feels a bit like "Groundhog Day." How could this possibly be happening again? How much longer could this possibly last? 

Playoffs improbable? Breaking down teams in NHL's 'Scratch-off' division

Hope springs eternal in the summer for NHL fans who last watched their team play in early April. Could 2024-25 be the season that one of the non-playoff teams from 2023-24 make the postseason? 

Maybe next year? Breaking down the 'Puh-leeze' Division of NHL's non-playoff teams

Hope springs eternal in the summer for NHL fans who haven't watched their team play since early April. Could 2024-25 be the season that one of the non-playoff teams from 2023-24 make the postseason?

Three reasons why Rangers went short-term with Ryan Lindgren

For a team with a general manager who said 'nothing' was off the table following a six-game loss to eventual Stanley Cup champion Florida, the Rangers seem to be more focused on roster flexibility than flash.

Rangers need Mika Zibanejad to find his form next season

The pressure is on for New York Rangers star center Mika Zibanejad.

Three NHL teams that used trade deadline to make deep playoff runs

Even in the dog days of summer, the March 2025 trade deadline looms large for teams hopeful of making a deep Stanley Cup Playoff run. 

Why Stanley Cup contenders don't need to win July

If your favorite NHL team hasn't made a big splash in free agency in July, that's OK.