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No team in the Northwest Division has won the Stanley Cup since the Colorado Avalanche accomplished the feat in 2001, and only twice since then has it represented the Western Conference in the Stanley Cup Final (Calgary 2004, Edmonton 2006).That's a statistic the division's five clubs hope to change next season. With the Entry Draft now behind them, general managers have their next big opportunit football games tonight y to improve their clubs on Thursday as the free agent market is set to open business.Here's a closer look at the Northwest Division clubs and what might be expected from them:Edmonton OilersWith the Oilers in complete rebuild mode, don't expect GM Steve Tambellini to be very active when the market opens Thursday. It will be interesting to see if he offers his son, Jeff, a contract. The 26-year football games tonight -old scored had 14 points (7 goals, 7 assists) in 36 games for the New York Islanders last season.Defensively, both Jason StrudwickLast season: 40-32-10, out of playoffsGM Darryl Sutter has his work cut out for him after a disappointing 2009-10 season that saw the Flames miss the playoffs.A handful of forwards are set to hit unrestricted free agency Thursday, including Jamal Mayers, Craig Conroy, football games tonight Eric Nystrom and Christopher Higgins. The fact that none of them have yet to re-sign with the Flames should be enough of an indication that Sutter is prepared to steer his team in another direction.Colorado AvalancheLast season: 38-36-8, out of playoffsThe Wild proved last summer they will use free agency to try to improve their club when they signed Martin Havlat to a six-year deal worth $30 mil football games tonight lion. Havlat had 18 goals and 36 assists in his first season with Minnesota, which failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.This summer, though, might not be so busy. Minnesota already has four defensemen (Marek Zidlicky, Brent Burns, Nick Schultz and Cam Barker) making at least $3 million per season. The Wild also have Clayton Stoner and Greg Zanon, as well as up-and-comers such as Marco Sc football games tonight andella, Tyler Cuma and Nate Prosser.Up front, four players (Guillaume Latendresse, Andrew Brunette, Mikko Koivu and Antti Miettinen) reached the 20-goal plateau in 2009-10 -- a stat that probably needs to increase if the Wild plan on making the playoffs next season. Clearly, the club needs more from Havlat, who arrived after scoring 29 goals for the Chicago Blackhawks a season earlier. Vancouver football games tonight Canucks@BComptonNHL football games tonight
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