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Welcome back to the annual playoff pick’em contest! We are lucky enough to have the return of Brian LeBlanc to keep track of the points and determine a winner. I have not selected an appropriate prize yet, but it will either be a special puck(s) or some other notable memorabilia. I think last year the […]
It’s another playoff series involving the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins. We’re still not sure when it will start. What’s clear is the old boring narrative about the Flyers having goaltending issues when it counts should at least be put on the back burner to start. When “The Great One” mentions Flyers starter Dan Vladar as a possible nominee for the Hart Trophy, you know it’s been a good year for Philadelphia goaltending. A lot can happen in a seven-game series, leading s...
Given the outstanding regular season success of the 2025-26 Colorado Avalanche, the conclusion of that 82 game slate has added two prestigious awards to their trophy case ahead of the additional voted NHL awards which will be revealed at a later date. Nathan MacKinnon has made his case for a second Hart Memorial Trophy for […]
Good morning everyone and happy Friday! The Mariners dropped the series finale to the Padres last night, completing San Diego’s sweep in the first leg of the 2026 Vedder Cup. The team heads back home to open a new series tonight against the first-place Texas Rangers. As we’re now 20 games into the season, which […]
With the final regular season games concluding late Thursday night (and having a bearing on the final Western Conference seedings) the NHL’s first round schedule took a little while to complete. In the wee early hours of Friday morning, it finally dropped. Along with the other fourteen teams left competing, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens finally learned exactly when they’ll be competing against each other over the next two weeks. For those of you in the Tampa area who feel...
The Rangers need a forward who can produce without the contract becoming a nightmare. We went hunting for the next Anthony Mantha—here's who made the list.
The Edmonton Oilers had one last game to play before the playoffs started, but as it turns out, game 82 ended up having greater stakes than any of us likely imagined when we kicked things off back in October. Yet, with a job to do and an awful Vancouver Canucks team in town to wrap…
Good morning, LSB. The Rangers won a spirited, comeback affair against the A’s yesterday. Kennedi Landry writes about how the Rangers finally bested their mortal enemy, the wind. Grant also writes about Gavin Collyer’s quick and efficient MLB debut. Grant also looks at some streaking Rangers, good and bad. Elsewhere MLB Pipeline lists the best […]
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With all the bad p.r. the Toronto Maple Leafs and MLSE have been getting of late, this would be a move that Leafs Nation just couldn't possibly disparage. According to insider Elliotte Friedman , on his 32 Thoughts podcast, the Leafs are interviewing legendary Leaf Mats Sundin to potentially bring him back into the fold. I have heard that the Maple Leafs are meeting with one of the greatest players in franchise history, Mats Sundin, about bringing him back in some kind of advisory role. ...
Spring is in the air and it’s that time of year again: the best part of the season for hockey fans. The first round of the NHL playoffs is one of the top parts of the whole calendar with eight series all simultaneously providing the highs and lows of playoff hockey. Let’s take a stab […]
The Colorado Avalanche won 55 regular season games, claimed the Presidents' Trophy, earned home ice throughout the Western Conference playoffs, and finished with 121 points, which was eight clear of the Carolina Hurricanes for the best record in hockey. They did all of that while dealing with a late-season wave of injuries that would have derailed most teams. Now, with Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, coach Jared Bednar told reporters that he expects his full roster to be ...
After the regular season officially concluded late on Thursday night, the NHL finally released the full schedule for the first round series between YOUR Boston Bruins and the Buffalo Sabres. Bruins vs. Sabres schedule As you know, the Sabres are the higher seed and will have home-ice advantage in the first round. Games 1, 2, […]
All four Rangers affiliates scored double digits yesterday. Yes, even Hub City. Hickory starter Jormy Nivar allowed one run in four innings, striking out four and walking one. Paulino Santana was 2 for 5 with a walk. Yolfran Castillo was had a hit and a walk. Marcos Torres was 2 for 3 with two walks […]
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This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Updates from Blackhawks end-of-season media sessions ( SCH ) Connor Bedard feels ready for Blackhawks’ captaincy, and his teammates agree: “He’s our guy” ( Sun-Times ) After another season of strong Blackhawks attendance, it’s time to start rewarding fans with more wins ( Sun-Times ) Can Blackhawks end playoff drought next year? GM says goal realistic — but would require “major step” ( Tribune )...
Hello CSR! Welcome to Brian Answers, part two of your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! As we hit the twilight of pre-draft speculation, most of the questions this week involved trades, and late round selections. Let’s dive right in to the final mailbag of DRAFT SZN! KeepPounding88: What do you think is the best […]
The Philadelphia Flyers made the playoffs for the first time since 2020, and the roster GM Danny Briere has assembled is intriguing at the top. Tyson Foerster, Travis Konecny, Matvei Michkov, Porter Martone, and Owen Tippett on the wings, give the Flyers as much winger depth as almost anyone in the East. The problem is down the middle, and it's been the problem for years. Sean Couturier is getting older and has been derailed by injuries. Christian Dvorak, re-signed on a five-year deal, i...
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Anthony Mantha had a career year this campaign, as he set new career highs with 33 goals, 31 assists, and 64 points in 81 games. With numbers like these, the Penguins should be working hard to keep him around. Yet, it would also be understandable if the 31-year-old winger decided to test the free-agent market while his value is at its highest. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could sign Mantha in free agency this summer if he does not sign an extension wi...
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Montreal Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembeault will be a clear trade candidate to watch during the summer. With the Habs having young goalies Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler, it would not be surprising in the slightest if they traded Montembeault this offseason. This is especially so when noting that he struggled big time this regular season, evidenced by his .872 save percentage and 3.43 goals-against average. Yet, given Montembeault's resume, there could be some teams out there willing to take a...
The Dallas Stars have once again been one of the NHL's best teams this season. It is not surprising, as they have plenty of talent on their roster. As a result of this, it would not be surprising in the slightest if they look to continue to boost their group during the summer. The Calgary Flames, on the other hand, missed the playoffs and moved on from several notable players this campaign. They will likely continue to listen to offers on their top veteran players this summer. When looki...
Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Friday in April: Jack Bell – At No. 2, Jets Have Their Pick of Guys on the Edge Eric Allen – ‘Perfect’ Jets Forecast Could Be Ohio State’s Sonny Styles Randy Lange – ESPN’s Field Yates: Jets in Unique […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links We have a new GM: “The biggest takeaway from the New Jersey Devils‘ exit interviews is the one that didn’t happen. Star defenseman Dougie Hamilton ‘politely declined’ to interview with the media, remaining in hiding after his agent went public this winter with displeasure over a healthy […]
The full schedule has been announced for the upcoming playoff series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers. It had previously been announced that Game 1 of the series will be held Saturday at 8 p.m. in Pittsburgh and we now know when the rest of the games will be played. Game 1 and Game […]