Facing Off Podcast: NHL Playoff Preview and Predictions Larry Fisher | April 11, 2017 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Habs Better Watch Out for Rangers’ Kreider Tom Dianora | April 11, 2017 Being that it happened three years ago and has been discussed ad nauseam since, pretty much all hockey fans are familiar with the Chris Kreider – Carey Price incident from…
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…
NHL 17 Playoffs Simulation Jeff Langridge | April 10, 2017 The 2016-17 NHL regular season is complete. It was a season of surprises all around. The Edmonton Oilers came within three points of winning the Pacific Division after years of…
Flames Monday Musings: A Playoff Primer Glenn Eberth | April 10, 2017 Well, it took until the final day of the regular season, but the matchups are now set for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. There’s nothing quite like…
Maple Leafs Trial By Fire Anthony Fusco | April 10, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs are officially in the 2016-17 NHL playoffs. It’s an amazing place for the Leafs to be in, especially considering that this season was primed to be…
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…
Alternative Playoff Matchups Tony Wolak | April 10, 2017 Now that the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs have been set, we can debate the playoff structure. Back in March, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen voiced his displeasure over the…
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…
Flames Will Need A Strong Supporting Cast Jon Bateman | April 10, 2017 The Calgary Flames will need outstanding performances from their entire supporting cast of players if they want to upset the Anaheim Ducks in the playoffs. Late in the season, head…
A Rangers Fan Guide to the Montreal Canadiens Josh Boulton | April 10, 2017 The Montreal Canadiens clinched the NHL Eastern Conference’s Atlantic division, and as a “reward” they get to play the New York Rangers in the first round of the playoffs. The…
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…