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NHL playoff standings: The implications of Penguins-Capitals
Gone are the days when the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals were battling atop the Metropolitan Division. But believe it or not, with the Capitals clinging to the East’s second wild-card spot, the Penguins aren’t entirely out of the running to make the Stanley Cup playoffs. Heading into Thursday’s clash between the clubs (7 p.m. […]
Continue readingNHL playoff standings: Must-win game for the Red Wings?
Of the three Atlantic Division teams that were supposed to make the leap into serious playoff contention this season — the Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators — only the Wings realistically remain in the race as the month of April begins. But with a 3-5-2 record in their past 10 games, their […]
Continue readingWeekend watch: Start Jake DeBrusk, Bryan Rust this weekend
In one respect, fantasy managers in head-to-head playoff competition can feel a kinship with those presently competing on NCAA hardcourts: There’s no tomorrow if you don’t win today. So never mind how you got here, or who helped make it happen. What only matters is now. If that means replacing some fantasy fixtures with timely […]
Continue readingHow the NHL rookie class has handled life on and off the ice
It’s how they study an opponent. Critique their own game. And — thanks to years of recorded highlights available online — admire the exploits of superstars past and present. Yes, video study is an integral part of an athlete’s day. So it’s no wonder that Columbus Blue Jackets rookie Adam Fantilli has leaned into that […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey: Forwards on the rise after the trade deadline
Complete your bracket by selecting the winner for each game of the 2024 men’s NCAA tournament. Play Men’s Tournament Challenge Now that the post-trade deadline dust has largely settled and most “fresh faces in new places” have had at least one competitive turn in their respective landing spots, we have a better idea of exactly […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey: Roslovic, Chrona offer surprise value
Week 22 of the fantasy season, which has a good chance of being the final week of the regular season depending on the setup in your head-to-head league, begins as most weeks do: A lighter Monday and Wednesday bookending a busy Tuesday. Only the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning are taking the start […]
Continue readingWeekend watch: Could Bowen Byram thrive in Buffalo?
This might be the season’s trickiest forecasting piece to assemble in that, only a handful of hours from now, several key fantasy figures are almost certain to be surrounded by different teammates, holding down changed roles, leaving altered situations behind with their respective former squads. Names like Tyler Toffoli, Pavel Buchnevich, Frank Vatrano, and maybe […]
Continue readingWhy St. Louis Blues star center Robert Thomas got defensive
“I mean, it’s only like a good half sip,” Thomas said, laughing. “But it’ll do the job.” Thomas lifted the actual Stanley Cup in 2019 with the St. Louis Blues. He was a rookie then. He’s an NHL All-Star now. He admits that the championship feels “forever ago” to him. “I was pretty lucky my […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team’s game of the month
The Florida Panthers remain atop the Power Rankings this week, with some big moves elsewhere on the list. And this week, we’ve identified the most captivating game(s) in the month of March for each club. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll based on […]
Continue readingNHL trade deadline buzz: Noah Hanifin, Jake Guentzel and the goalie market
“But it could mean we get more surprises of players being moved that you don’t expect,” the GM said. “And that could be exciting.” Here’s what I’m hearing could transpire over the next seven days. THE CALGARY FLAMES have held the keys to the NHL trade deadline. The domino effect is always real at this […]
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