Qualifying Round Preview – Montreal Canadiens v. Pittsburgh Penguins

With the Qualifying Round taking place to determine who will advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and who gets a shot at the first overall pick in the NHL Draft, we take a look at the upcoming best of five game series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins. https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1283175166776926210?s=20   The Penguins The … Continue reading Qualifying Round Preview – Montreal Canadiens v. Pittsburgh Penguins

Qualifying Round Preview – Arizona Coyotes v. Nashville Predators

With the Qualifying Round taking place to determine who will advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and who gets a shot at the first overall pick in the NHL Draft, we take a look at the upcoming best of five game series between the Arizona Coyotes and the Nashville Predators. https://twitter.com/ArizonaCoyotes/status/1281748417169911808?s=20   The Coyotes Leading … Continue reading Qualifying Round Preview – Arizona Coyotes v. Nashville Predators

NHL Announces Final Phase 3 Testing Results

Today the National Hockey League announced the final testing results for Phase 3 of the Return to Play plan. https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1287780026281336833?s=19   The NHL announced that zero players tested positive for COVID-19 between the dates July 18th through 25th. More than 800 players were tested with 4,256 tests administered in the week. In the first week … Continue reading NHL Announces Final Phase 3 Testing Results

Rosters Announced as Teams Report to Hub Cities

With the teams reporting to Edmonton and Toronto for the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, all 24 teams have officially announced their 31-man rosters. Here is how all 24 teams will look heading into the Playoffs.   Forwards 8 - Nick Schmaltz 9 - Clayton Keller 13 - Vinnie Hinostroza 15 - Brad Richardson 18 - … Continue reading Rosters Announced as Teams Report to Hub Cities

Trouble in the Desert as Changes to the Front Office Take Place

The last few days in Arizona have mired in confusion, or controversy as some would say, as reports of General Manager John Chayka has terminated his contract and Steve Sullivan has taken over as interim GM. https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1287453369032941569?s=20   As seen as reported by Pierre LeBrun (above), Chayka had three years left on his contract with … Continue reading Trouble in the Desert as Changes to the Front Office Take Place

Stanley Cup Preview – Philadelphia Flyers

As we wrap up our team previews during second training camp, we take a look at the Philadelphia Flyers.   Record: 41-21-7 89 points 4th Place in the Eastern Conference https://twitter.com/NHLFlyers/status/1281729684452118533?s=20   After starting to heat up at the right time in the season, the Flyers look to continue their rise as they aim to … Continue reading Stanley Cup Preview – Philadelphia Flyers

Stanley Cup Preview – Toronto Maple Leafs

With second training camp underway, the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to host the Eastern Conference at Scotiabank Arena.   Record: 36-25-9 81 points 8th Place in the Eastern Conference https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1281728544939409410?s=20   The Maple Leafs face a daunting task as they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Qualifying Round, and try to make it … Continue reading Stanley Cup Preview – Toronto Maple Leafs

Stanley Cup Preview – Pittsburgh Penguins

With second training camp underway, the Pittsburgh Penguins look to punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.   Record: 40-23-6 86 points 5th in the Eastern Conference https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1281733878760329218?s=20   The Penguins come into the Qualifying Round taking on the 12th place Montreal Canadiens, and looking to advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs to aim … Continue reading Stanley Cup Preview – Pittsburgh Penguins

Stanley Cup Preview – Montreal Canadiens

As second training camp is underway, we take a look at the Montreal Canadiens as they prepare for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Qualifying Round.   Record: 31-31-9 71 points 12th Place in the Eastern Conference   The Canadiens will look to do the impossible as they will try to become the first 12th seed … Continue reading Stanley Cup Preview – Montreal Canadiens