NHL Playoffs Predictions – Eastern Conference Shayna Goldman | April 11, 2017 This is Part 1 of 2 of The Hockey Writers’ NHL Playoff predictions for the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Western Conference predictions are here. The first…
Why “Your Team” Won’t Win the Cup Matt Brauckmann | April 11, 2017 Tuesday is nothing short of Christmas for hockey fans. It’s that time of year again. Fans have the highest hopes for their hockey team. The regular season becomes a thing…
3 Unfavorable Playoff Matchups for Penguins Dave Holcomb | April 10, 2017 Every team has its kryptonite. Usually, it’s in the form of a superior team but not always. There are just certain matchups that don’t work well for some teams. A classic example…
The Oilers Can Beat the Sharks Marcy Di Michele | April 10, 2017 The San Jose Sharks went all the way to the Stanley Cup final last season, but they don’t look like the same team this time around. Many have cited injuries…
Canes’ Bickell Leaves Lasting Legacy in Career’s Final Chapter Steven DiOssi | April 10, 2017 The NHL’s regular season is full of special moments, but perhaps the most meaningful one came on the final day of play. It began when Carolina Hurricanes head coach Bill…
A Blackhawks Fan’s Guide to the Nashville Predators Peter Ferrell | April 10, 2017 Hello there! Congratulations to your team, the Chicago Blackhawks, for making it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and embarking on the fabled quest for Lord Stanley’s Mug. Again. Seriously…
NHL Playoff Matchups: The First Round Jim Parsons | April 10, 2017 The first round of the NHL playoffs is mere days away. The brackets are in and the playoff matchups set. The league has determined who will be playing who based…
A Canadiens Fan Guide to the New York Rangers Tom Dianora | April 10, 2017 The Stanley Cup playoffs are finally upon us. In a first round full of intriguing matchups, one of the most interesting ones looks to be the Montreal Canadiens versus the…
Overtime With BSC: Joe Thornton’s Big Impact Brandon Share-Cohen | April 7, 2017 When thinking about Joe Thornton, one word comes to mind. Big. Whether it’s talking about his size – 6 foot 4, 222 pounds, or his impact in the San Jose Sharks…
Don’t Panic Leafs Nation! Anthony Fusco | April 7, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a couple of opportunities to clinch a playoff spot. So far, however, those games have both amounted to losses to the Washington Capitals and…
Flyers’ Mistake With Dave Hakstol Wes Herrmann | April 7, 2017 The 2016-17 season was supposed to be a growing one for the Philadelphia Flyers. A surprising, yet short, playoff run in 2016, offseason signings like Dale Weise and the influx…
Canadiens Outclass Rangers on Paper Ryan Szporer | April 6, 2017 It’s rare for both teams in a playoff series to be happy with the matchup, but that’s probably just the case for the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers this…