Crosby won't have to pass the torch for a while, but McDavid is proving to be a worthy heir
The new contract won't end the Trouba trade rumors, though
Plus, four other teams whose hot starts make them tougher to project
After his emotional performances this week, Anderson has taken an indefinite leave of absence
The Penguins goalie situation is back to normal with Murray's return from a broken hand
One of the summer's most talked-about UFAs is delivering early
When Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin pass the torch, these youngsters should be ready
Dallas says Hemsky's injury was sustained during the World Cup of Hockey
Anderson made 37 saves in an incredible performance amid difficult time
The referees missed this one, but the Department of Player Safety did not
Halak's agent recently criticized the team for using a three-goalie system on their NHL roster
The Maple Leafs and Flyers are among teams getting big contributions from first-year players
The B's will be missing their top goal scorer for two important divisional games
Anaheim has missed their No. 1 defenseman while he remained unsigned through their first eight games
Rangers owner James Dolan really wanted No. 99 to stick around for at least another year
Chris Peters has been a hockey writer for CBS Sports since 2012. Prior to that, he wrote for numerous outlets and edited the United States of Hockey blog, covering the sport at all levels. Peters also spent three years with USA Hockey as part of their communications staff. A member of the PHWA, the Chicago native is the author of three children's books about hockey.