Eastern Conference Semifinals Predictions Shayna Goldman | April 26, 2017 Here at The Hockey Writers, we compiled predictions from 25 of our writers for the 2017 Stanley Cup Quarterfinals. We predicted both the winning teams, plus the series length. Our…
Owen Tippett – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Andrew Forbes | April 26, 2017 Owen Tippett 2016-17 Team: Mississauga Steelheads (#74) Date of Birth: February 16, 1999 Place of Birth: Peterborough, Ontario Ht: 6’2” Wt: 203 lbs Shoots: Right Position: RW NHL Draft Eligibility:…
Sharks’ Locker Clean-out Day Quotes: Jumbo, Patty & Power Plays Zachary DeVine | April 25, 2017 The San Jose Sharks cleaned out their lockers yesterday after a disappointingly short run in the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. For the last time in the 2016-17 season, players, coaches, and…
What Lies Ahead for the Maple Leafs? Jeff Langridge | April 25, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs have been eliminated from the playoffs, and you know what, that’s okay. While the elimination of the Chicago Blackhawks has some asking whether it’s the beginning…
Don’t Blow Up Your Team Over a Hot Goaltender Dustin Nelson | April 25, 2017 A chorus of voices calling for a scorched Earth policy is rising. Fans of the eight teams eliminated in the first round want heads dangling from the rafters by October.…
Oddest NHL Free Agent Signings in the Past 20 Years Jim Parsons | April 25, 2017 It’s fairly easy to assume that every NHL franchise has at least one or two free agent signings they can look back on and say to themselves, “what were we thinking?”…
Flames: Who Delivered and Who Disappointed? Ben Shelley | April 25, 2017 After a string of wins which left fans optimistic heading into the first round of the playoffs against Anaheim, the Calgary Flames were the first team to be eliminated from…
Barracuda Brief: Calder Cup Playoffs Open with a Split Zachary DeVine | April 25, 2017 Welcome to the Barracuda Brief, your weekly one-stop shop for updates on the San Jose Barracuda. The Barracuda Brief will feature recaps, team news, quotes and other features to keep…
Oilers History: Game One, 1984 Stanley Cup Final Rob Soria | April 25, 2017 With the current edition of the Edmonton Oilers firmly entrenched in the 2017 NHL Playoffs, I felt today would be the perfect time to take a look back at arguably the…
The Blue Jackets Bar: Stanley Cup or Bust Mark Scheig | April 25, 2017 With great regular seasons come higher expectations, especially when you lose in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. That’s where the Columbus Blue Jackets find themselves today after…
Overtime With BSC: Canadiens Need to Find Identity Brandon Share-Cohen | April 25, 2017 After being bounced in the first round of the 2017 NHL Playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens look primed for a long and busy offseason. While teams that miss the playoffs have…
Pens vs Caps Preview, Prediction 2017 Mike Necciai | April 25, 2017 Familiar faces, indeed, as we prepare for Pens vs Caps yet again. The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face the Washington Capitals in the second round of the Stanley Cup…