The Biggest Reason for Optimism for Every NHL Team

It's a fresh new season, and the time of year that every team has plenty of reasons to be optimistic. San Jose and Colorado have star rookies, New Jersey and Florida have new goalies, and Vancouver and the Rangers are among those with new coaches. Every team has a secret weapon that it hopes will make 2013-14 its big year. Lasting optimism can't be based on a pie-in-the-sky hope, but rather a true and proven team asset. This advantage has to be capable of a meaningful impact, not just two or thr...