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The St. Louis Blues are Destined to Win the West

The St. Louis Blues are Destined to Win the West

May 17th, 2016 Even with the Sharks dropping Game 1 on the road to the Blues on Sunday night, there has to be two happy fan bases in the Western Conference. San Jose and St. Louis in West final. Blues haven't made cup final since 1970. Sharks... Never. One fan base will be ecstatic. #nhlplayoffs — Lee Jones (@LeeJonesCTV) May 13, 2016 In terms...
Stanley Quips: What Does Postseason Failure Really Look Like?

Stanley Quips: What Does Postseason Failure Really Look Like?

May 13th, 2016 Another season, another playoff disappointment. That's what almost everyone will remember of the 2015-16 Washington Capitals and not the fact that they had their second greatest regular season in franchise history. There have been plenty of signs, however, that showed in advance that teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins had a wonderful...
3 Keys to the Stars' Survival

3 Keys to the Stars' Survival

May 9th, 2016 The Dallas Stars enter Monday night's Game 6 in their Stanley Cup playoff series with the St. Louis Blues with the season on the line. While the stakes couldn't be higher, their focus is crystal clear: win, and fight on; lose, and the season is over. It's very simple, really. Answering the question, "How can the Stars defeat the...
Islanders Season Comes to a Close

Islanders Season Comes to a Close

May 9th, 2016 The reality of the NHL Playoffs is when all is said and done, only one team can go home happy. The other reality is how quickly the season ends for a hockey club. A team can find themselves in the middle of a series that is up for grabs and three-four days later their season is over. For the New York Islanders this season has come to a...
Stanley Quips: Uncovering Matt Murray and Trotz's Greatest Flaw

Stanley Quips: Uncovering Matt Murray and Trotz's Greatest Flaw

May 6th, 2016 With Pittsburgh's overtime win last Wednesday, they have now grabbed a three games to one advantage that will be difficult for them to lose. Of the 82 situations in Stanley Cup Quarterfinals history that started with a three games to one lead, only seven have failed to win the series. However, the Penguins have lost the shot attempt...
"Scottrade Snipe" Saves Stars' Season

"Scottrade Snipe" Saves Stars' Season

May 6th, 2016 Call it the "Scottrade Snipe." 2:58 into the first overtime Thursday night at St. Louis' Scottrade Center, Dallas Stars center Cody Eakin put a feed from Patrick Sharp over Blues goalie Brian Elliott's right shoulder, giving the Stars their first playoff overtime win since...well, it's been awhile: That's the first @DallasStars...
Plus/Minus: Stars 2, Blues 1

Plus/Minus: Stars 2, Blues 1

April 30th, 2016 On a rain-soaked Friday night in Big D, the Dallas Stars began the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on the right note with a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. The visitors carried the play in the early going, controlling the puck and dominating at the faceoff dot. The Blues' control of the game lasted about nine minutes;...
Most Valuable Goalies: Vezina Winners from the First Round

Most Valuable Goalies: Vezina Winners from the First Round

April 30th, 2016 While the poor goaltending performances have packed their bags for home, the best netminders created some of the best hockey and entertainment in the first round. The best tend to show up in Game 7, and that was no different here. The honorable mention is out of New York. The Islanders goaltender, Thomas Greiss, displayed a...
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