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T-minus five days until the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin! A few teams having already clinched a spot, but the wild card spots are a tight race. This season has been one of the most competitive seasons as points were close all year long. We’re going to take a look at each conference and predict who…
The Stanley Cup Playoffs is just 10 games away. Matchups are confirmed and wild card teams continue to shift. However, there is one matchup that is likely to repeat itself for the third time in the past seven years. The Boston Bruins (2) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (3). The last two matchups, the Bruins…
Many teams have had bounce-back seasons this year in the NHL. One team in particular is the Arizona Coyotes. They finished last season with a 29-41-12 record and have completely turned it around this year at 36-31-6. The acquisitions of Vinnie Hinostroza, Michael Grabner, Nick Schmaltz, Alex Galchenyuk, and Jordan Oesterle have helped turn this…
Keeping it in the family. Sports is full of sibling rivalries, the most recent happening on the rink. On February 24, brothers Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa Senators and Matthew Tkachuk of the Calgary Flames played head-to-head against each other. While the play may not have been memorable it got us thinking. What are the best sibling rivalries in sports?…
In the history of sports, many rivalries began only to last for decades on end and to become not only fierce but historic and to be talked about for decades to come. A rivalry between two sports franchises is only just part of the game itself. Let’s take a look at five of the oldest…
Choosing All-Stars in the NHL can be difficult. The scoreboards around the league are being lit up every night, and there are a plethora of players finding their name on the scoresheet. Each All-Star team has a roster limit, and that means there are plenty of deserving players that will not be invited to the…
Injuries suck plain and simple. There have been many athletes who have had injuries that cut short their careers. Injuries are a part of the game, from Bill Walton, to Bo Jackson, and even Yao Ming, anyone is susceptible. Kevin Ware (2013) Kevin Ware had one of the most gruesome injuries that have happened in…
The “What If” factor in the sports is such a powerful element. One decision, action, or play can help shape the format of the sports world for years to come. Breaking Color Barrier Jackie Robinson, the first black MLB player, debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Robinson paved the way for more African Americans…
When you think of a Stanley Cup winning team, one of the first thoughts is the goaltenders. From Patrick Roy to Martin Broduer, the defenders of the net are key to a championship squad. There are many quality starters in today’s game, but which five stand out from the rest of the pack? Honorable Mentions: Antti…
With the 2019 World Junior Championship already underway, it’s time to know which of hockey’s best drafted and undrafted prospects to keep a special eye on. Any of these players could possibly appear on any of the 31 NHL teams in the near future. This list will be the top players on each of the…