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What will the next NHL bubbles look like? Lessons learned from the 2020 postseason
Cooper looked to his right and gave his eyes a roll. He took a deep sigh through a smile, which was an appropriate physical reaction to that query. “To be honest, there’s a lot of good. It’s been an experience. And for the most part, it’s been a really cool experience. I look back at […]
Continue readingAlex Pietrangelo’s savvy ‘local hero’ pressure play on the St. Louis Blues
Alex Pietrangelo, 30, is the belle of the free-agent ball this offseason, the kind of top-pairing defenseman in his prime who could complete a Stanley Cup puzzle for several teams — and one who is coveted even more for having won the Cup last season. Pietrangelo’s “stuff” is very much in St. Louis. Based on […]
Continue readingTom Brady vs. Drew Brees latest matchup of 40-somethings
Tom Brady and Drew Brees will meet for just the sixth time Sunday when Brees’ New Orleans Saints host Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady and Brees have seven Super Bowl rings between them and about a million NFL records. This meeting, however, is the first time they’ll meet as 40-somethings. It’s a rare occurrence for […]
Continue readingDale Tallon out as Florida Panthers GM after 10 seasons
Tallon’s contract as president of hockey operations and general manager expired July 1, and was extended by Panthers owner Vincent Viola to get through the remainder of a season that was stretched out by the coronavirus pandemic. The Panthers were eliminated from the playoffs Friday, falling to the New York Islanders in four games. That […]
Continue readingFuture Hall of Famers for all 31 NHL teams
If only there were a formula that could determine Hall worthiness … Well, three years ago, we created one. It’s a simple four-quadrant test that one can apply to prospective Hall of Fame candidates to see whether they have the stuff of legends, and here it is: 1. Individual production: This encompasses a player’s statistical […]
Continue readingRick Tocchet on possible NHL playoff formats, Taylor Hall, Mario vs. Jordan and more
Arizona Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet made news during the NHL’s season pause for a painful reason. “This is when you get cocky rollerblading,” Tocchet tweeted last month, along with a couple of images of nasty scrapes on his body. Since then, he has rediscovered biking. “I’ve explored Arizona a little bit more than I would […]
Continue readingGrudge report: The one thing every NHL fan base won’t give up
Whether it’s a perceived cheap shot, a situation where they were allegedly wronged by the on-ice officials, a major mistake by their own team management — or in one case, an NHL arbitrator — these are deep wounds whose scars remain several years (or even decades) later. Let’s delve into the leading grudge for every […]
Continue readingThe best lines of the past 30 years for all 31 NHL teams: Top overall, cult classic and current
It’s created by a coach attempting to mesh three players together into a cohesive unit; it’ll stick around for anywhere from a few periods to a few games; and then it’s either broken up, with the spare parts added to different lines, or it passes the chemistry test, living on for months or perhaps for […]
Continue readingInside stories of Michael Jordan’s time as an NHL owner
The Breakers is an opulent resort on the sands of Palm Beach, Florida, and a frequent site for the National Hockey League’s board of governors meetings. Its cathedral ceilings recall gaudy European palaces. Its ocean views are the stuff of office daydreams. But in December 2000, there was another sight to behold at The Breakers: […]
Continue reading700 and climbing: Alex Ovechkin’s ‘legitimate chance’ at Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894 goals
The chase officially began the moment Alex Ovechkin‘s 700th NHL goal crossed the goal line behind the Devils’ Mackenzie Blackwood in Newark. Shattering Wayne Gretzky’s sacred record of 894 career goals is an ambition that has shifted from possibility to probability. Ovechkin is 34. He hasn’t missed a game to injury since 2016. The chase […]
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