Anaheim Ducks star Ryan Getzlaf insists he's a more efficient skater and has a better understanding what he needs to do to keep up.

New jersey Devils right wing Taylor Hall, already considered one of the NHL's fastest players, spent the summer working to improve his skating.

I moved to Toronto in an http://www.hockeyfanswear.com/graham-knott-c-1_2_36.html effort to get on the ice earlier than I usually do, Hall told USA TODAY Sports. I started in June, so i got a two-month head start.

Early on, I was used to having a guy on your team like that, Crosby said. Every team had a tough guy. I grew up used to that. But for a period of time, it hasn't been the case.

The Penguins feel as if their top players, particularly Crosby, are being subjected to an escalating amount of extra-curricular abuse. However, it's not like it prevented them from winning a second consecutive Stanley Cup or Crosby from claiming back-to-back Conn Smythe trophies as playoff MVP.

The Penguins were willing to give up a first-rounder to land Reaves because they view him as a tough guy who can do more than protect players. He scored seven goals last season, and coach Mike Sullivan said Reaves' skating ability will allow him to play regularly in his lineup.

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