Posts About "Rivalries"
Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs - Rekindling the NHL's Oldest Rivalry
October 25th, 2019 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 League, some would argue it’s one of the most monumental matchups in all of professional sports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13GoCMhtNS8 The Past The...
Rangers vs. Devils: A Look Back at the Rivalry
July 24th, 2019 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 themselves and are ready to go to war once again. Although both teams sat at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division last season, they are now coming into...
In Defense of the NHL Playoff Format
April 5th, 2018 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. In an ideal world, there'd be a different format, no question about that. But, considering the current structure of the league and...
Could Bruins Benefit From Flawed Playoff Format?
March 8th, 2018 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 another in the first round while two featherweights have a pillow fight, all in the name of the ratings boost that comes along with a good rivalry...
Wild's Most Prominent Rivalries
February 22nd, 2018 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 their inception. Others have begun with division realignment. This article will look into only the most intense and significant rivalries that the Wild...
Golden Knights' Rivalries Hard to Come By
February 8th, 2018 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 31st franchise has given us virtually everything a fan can imagine to this point. Whether it’s William Karlsson collecting the first hat trick in team...
