NHL Playoff Predictions: No Upsets in First Round? Larry Fisher | April 12, 2017 I’ve been making predictions pertaining to the playoffs for upwards of a month already. Problem is, every time I sleep on them, something changes my mind by morning. Today was…
NHL Playoffs Predictions – Western Conference Shayna Goldman | April 12, 2017 This is Part 2 of 2 of The Hockey Writers’ NHL Playoffs predictions for the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Eastern Conference prognostications can be read…
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…
3 Reasons the Penguins Won’t Win Stanley Cup Dave Holcomb | April 11, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins begin their title defense Wednesday against division rivals the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Penguins finished second in the league with 111 points, which is also the second-highest…
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…
From St. John’s to London, for the Game Andrew Forbes | April 11, 2017 It’s not rare for kids to leave home for extended periods of time when they reach their mid-teens. Some are looking to do some travelling, while others might do it…
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…
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…
Red Wings Final Grades, Part 1: Forwards Tony Wolak | April 10, 2017 Now that the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs are beginning, the Detroit Red Wings are sadly cleaning out their lockers for the summer. For the first time since 1990, Hockeytown will…
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…
