The Lightning added big scorers in the offseason, but without a good defense, Spector says the changes may not pay off.
The Red Wings kept their key players and added Marian Hossa. That's how to hang onto the Stanley Cup, Spector says.
With high-priced players pushing teams over the salary cap, Mike Chen has a few suggestions to trim the contract fat quickly.
Brian Burke is being hailed as a hockey genius in Toronto, but Al Strachan says Maple Leafs fans may have a rude awakening.

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What's the rush?
If Joe Sakic, Mats Sundin and Teemu Selanne want to take their time to decide their future, Spector says they've earned it.
 
Great trade
Twenty years ago, the Oilers dealt Wayne Gretzky to Los Angeles. Spector says fallout from The Trade is still felt in today's NHL.
 
Then and now: The Gretzky trade
Wayne Gretzky's move to the Kings is still one of the biggest trades in NHL history. So what happened to the players in the deal?
 
Puck Podcast
This week, our guys talk about the winners and losers in this summers free agency, a new start for the Islanders and how the Panthers have changed their approach to the game.
 
2009 free agency outlook, Part II
Could Habs star Saku Koivu play in another sweater? Sacré bleu! Spector shares Part II of his 2009 free-agency breakdown.
 
Targets for 2009
Upset your team didn't land Marian Hossa in free agency? Spector says don't fret, he'll be part of next summer's free-agent batch.
 
Open the coffers
The Kings aren't just below the salary cap — they're below the minimum salary teams have to meet. Spector outlines their options.
 
Over and out
With free-agent signings slowing down, Spector says some teams have a new worry: Who should they move to get under the cap?
 
We will rock you
As fans gets antsy for the start of the season, here are Bleacher Report's 10 best hockey arena songs to get you in the mood for the first faceoff.
 
PHOTOS: Season in review
From the puck dropping in London to the Red Wings winning the Stanley Cup, here's a look back at the 2007-08 season.