Eastern Conference Finals X-Factors Brian Sklar | May 15, 2015 There are several storylines that I will be covering for the 2015 Eastern Conference Finals between the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers. The storylines can start with Ryan…
Triplets Line Compared to Sedins as Lightning Win Series Brian Sklar | May 13, 2015 The Triplets Line is the biggest reason that the Lightning have advanced to the 3rd Eastern Conference Final in team history. In 13 playoff games the line has combined for…
Tyler Johnson’s Late Tally Puts the Habs on the Brink Brian Sklar | May 7, 2015 It was a game that the Montreal Canadiens needed to win. It was a game that the Canadiens appeared to be taking control over in a must-win scenario. The Canadiens…
Why the Capitals are the Worst Matchup for the Rangers Brian Sklar | May 6, 2015 The New York Rangers are the President’s Trophy Winners. The team looked poised for a return to the Stanley Cup Final this year where they would look to avenge…
5 Game Seven Predictions for Tampa Bay/Detroit Brian Sklar | April 29, 2015 This series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings has been a back and forth battle. In this series no team has been able to get a stranglehold…
Stevie Y Cup Preview: Lightning vs Red Wings Brian Sklar | April 15, 2015 Today will be a preview of the series matching up the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Detroit Red Wings, the 2 and 3 seeds respectively in the Atlantic Division. We…
3 Reasons why the Lightning Will Make Noise for the Stanley Cup Brian Sklar | April 9, 2015 Watch out for the Tampa Bay Lightning in this years playoffs. The casual hockey fan that does not realize the ability of the Tampa Bay Lightning or just does not…
The New York Rangers USA Line Brian Sklar | April 4, 2015 New York Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault put together a line before the game against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday that consisted of all American-born skaters. The “USA Line” consisted…
3 Players to Watch Tonight for Rangers Versus Winnipeg Brian Sklar | March 31, 2015 The New York Rangers face yet another tough matchup on Tuesday Night at 8:00pm Eastern Time against the Winnipeg Jets. Winnipeg plays their home games at the MTS Centre, one…
Nikita Kucherov’s Rise in 2014-2015 Brian Sklar | March 30, 2015 Nikita Kucherov was drafted in the 2nd round and 58th overall in 2011 by the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 5’11, 184 lb, 21-year-old emerging star from Moscow, Russia has taken…
Revisiting the Blockbuster Trades Between New York and Columbus Brian Sklar | March 28, 2015 The New York Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets made two blockbuster deals in 2012 and 2013. The first deal took place in the summer of 2012 when the Rangers traded…
Tampa Bay Will Look to Add Veteran Defenseman Brian Sklar | February 28, 2015 The Tampa Bay Lightning can score goals. That is known throughout the entire National Hockey League. Not many teams want to get into a track meet with the 2014-2015 Tampa…