Posts About "North Division"

Oilers Have Rough Season Opener but No Need to Panic

January 15th, 2021 I wasn't worried, were you? Edmonton Oiler fans, like those of many teams in the National Hockey League, are familiar with worry. A very positive offseason helped us all forget about the Chicago Blackhawks, and we were ready to cruise to a division win this time around. If there was a concern, it was that despite having two of the...

The NHL's New North Division Will Re-Ignite the Canadiens-Maple Leafs Rivalry

January 14th, 2021 It's no secret that the rivalry between the Montréal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs has sputtered over the past few decades or so. What used to be the National Hockey League's must-see matchup has simply become another game on the schedule. https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1340757002927153152 The game that used to consume...

New and Old Rivalries in the 2020-21 All-Canadian Division

January 14th, 2021 As the 2020-21 NHL season commences, the league’s recent realignment promises must-watch hockey for the all-Canadian North Division; where rivalries will be forged and renewed during the shortened 56-game season. Dave Keon, of the Toronto Maple Leafs, skates for the puck against Ken Dryden, of the Montreal Canadiens. (Photo by...

Canadiens' 3 Keys to Success Against the Leafs in 2020-21

January 13th, 2021 As of this writing, we are less than 24 hours from the 2020-21 season-opening puck drop between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. This match will be the first of 10 scheduled between the two historic rivals in the newly created Northern Division. Regardless of the opponent, every game the Canadiens play will matter in the...

Vancouver Canucks: 5 Bold Predictions for 2020-21

January 13th, 2021 The 2020-21 NHL season is upon us, and the Vancouver Canucks start the season with a back-to-back against the Edmonton Oilers. After the team's performance in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, expectations are higher than last season. Multiple players will be expected to take the next step in their development, while others will fall out...

Maple Leafs Will Ignite New Rivalries in All-Canadian Division

January 11th, 2021 The puck will finally drop on the 2020-21 season this Wednesday — over 100 days since the league handed out the Stanley Cup in late September and 10 months since the last regular-season game was played back in March. Needless to say, the NHL's return has been a long time coming, but with an all-new North Division and the accompanying...

Markstrom Set to Become Best Goalie in North Division

January 9th, 2021 He hasn't spent a lot of time in his new home — Elias Lindholm's home to be exact — but Jacob Markstrom seems to be adjusting well to his new climate. (From 'Close pals and current roommates Lindholm and Markstrom will be key pieces for Flames,' Calgary Sun, 01/08/21) “I don’t mind staying there — it’s great food on the...

NHL North Division Gives Reason for Excitement in Canada

December 30th, 2020 The NHL postseason has become a source of great consternation in Canada over the nearly three decades since a team from the Great White North has captured the Stanley Cup. It’s not just that Canadian teams have had very little success in the playoffs – it’s that they’ve struggled to just qualify for the postseason in the...