Penguins GM Hextall Has Team Poised for Playoff Run Shane Seney | May 13, 2021 When Ron Hextall was named General Manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins, it caught some people by surprise. Questions arose about if he was the perfect fit. Would he and President…
Capitals’ Playoff Forecast Is Certainly Murky Ted Starkey | May 13, 2021 The Washington Capitals are set to open the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday at Capital One Arena against the Boston Bruins, in their first postseason game in Chinatown, since…
Lightning Will Compete Against Familiar Faces vs. Panthers Nathan Moser | May 13, 2021 When the Tampa Bay Lightning take on their state rival Florida Panthers in the opening round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs (the first time these two organizations have ever…
4 Bold Blackhawks Preseason Predictions: Did They Hold Up? Shaun Filippelli | May 13, 2021 Prior to this year’s first puck drop, I put my premonitions to the test with some bold preseason predictions centered around what to expect from the Chicago Blackhawks throughout 2020-21.…
Florida Panthers Are Prepared for the Playoffs Joey Ganzi | May 13, 2021 The Florida Panthers enter the postseason as the second seed in the Central Division with a record 35-14-5 with 75 points. Their opponent in the first round will be the…
Projecting the Blues’ 2021-22 Blue Line Ethan Carter | May 13, 2021 The St. Louis Blues have clearly taken a few steps back defensively over the last couple of seasons, as their blue line is no longer the true strength of their…
Canadiens Need Special Teams, Speed & Health for Playoff Run Blain Potvin | May 13, 2021 The NHLs oldest rivalry will be adding a new chapter. The Montreal Canadiens will face off versus the Toronto Maple Leafs in the playoffs for the first time since 1979. …
Predators Need Contributions From Entire Lineup in Hurricanes Series Jeff Middleton | May 12, 2021 A 3-1 Nashville Predators victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, May 8, sealed the deal. The two southern teams with passionate fanbases will square off in the first round…
Islanders’ 3rd Line Their Playoffs X-Factor James Nichols | May 12, 2021 For the longest time, the New York Islanders third line had acted as a revolving door of forwards that never quite stuck. However, since the acquisition of J.G. Pageau at…
Capitals Prepare for Playoff Run With Ovechkin Set to Return Carl Knauf | May 11, 2021 The Washington Capitals have one game remaining in the 2020-21 NHL regular season. The team locked up the second seed in the MassMutual East division, and they battled through a…
Previewing the Bruins’ First-Round Matchup Against Capitals Alec Rudolph | May 11, 2021 After their 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Islanders on Monday, the Boston Bruins have secured the third seed in the highly competitive MassMutual East Division. It has been…
Connor Hellebuyck Versus the Scotia North Division: Goalie Showdown Courtney Stone | May 9, 2021 With only four games remaining in the regular season for the Winnipeg Jets, Connor Hellebuyck maintaining squeaky-clean goaltending abilities is a must. He’s been playing great this season, but how…