Rangers & Islanders Rivalry Reignited with Grit & Intensity
The New York Rangers are in the midst of a nine-day span in which they play their state rivals, the New York Islanders, three times — twice at home at…
Rivalries
Sharks & Golden Knights: The NHL’s Newest Rivalry
The hatred between the San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights is shaping up to be one of the most brutally intense rivalries within recent hockey history. Quite simply put,…
Bringing NHL Feuds to Centre Stage
Oct. 19 marked the second of four meetings this season between the Calgary Flames and Los Angeles Kings. The first two matches were a mere 11 days apart. On those…
Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs – Rekindling the NHL’s Oldest Rivalry
It’s always a special night when the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs suit up to hit the ice. Not only is it the oldest rivalry in the National Hockey…
Rangers vs. Devils: A Look Back at the Rivalry
A once dormant and seemingly ‘rival-less’ rivalry has now found itself new life following this last month of moves. Both the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils have re-tooled…
In Defense of the NHL Playoff Format
As the 2017-18 National Hockey League season winds down and the Stanley Cup Playoffs approach, it is becoming increasingly apparent the current playoff format, introduced for 2013-14, is widely despised.…
Could Bruins Benefit From Flawed Playoff Format?
The NHL’s playoff format is heavily flawed; there’s no denying that. It gives as much weight and sway to geography as it does actual results, frequently pitting two behemoths against one…
Wild’s Most Prominent Rivalries
Every team has rivalries. The Minnesota Wild are no different. From divisional opponents to playoff kryptonite there is little shortage of headaches for the Wild. Some have gone on since…
Golden Knights’ Rivalries Hard to Come By
We’re knocking on the door of the NHL trade deadline, and it’s been nothing short of a magical season for the Vegas Golden Knights. The inaugural season for the league’s…
Bruins & Canadiens Rivalry Unmatched in NHL
For the first time since his firing 344 days ago, Claude Julien will coach a game within the confines of the TD Garden. He will do so as the head…
Book Review: ‘Ice Wars’ by Gil Martin
Title: Ice Wars Author: Gil Martin Publication Date: Aug. 12, 2016 Pages: 510 Rating: 5 of 5 stars Overview New York-based author Gil Martin breaks down the state’s greatest hockey…
Top 10 Second Round Series In NHL History
For the most part, the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs is filled with excitement and hype. Sometimes, the excitement is too much for some to handle. Which…