NHL Playoff Predictions – Eastern Conference Media Selections Round 1
We've put together a collection of NHL playoff predictions for the Eastern Conference matchups. We've included media outlets - Dobber Hockey, ESPN, NHL.com, Post Media, Sportsnet, The Fourth Period, USA Today and Yahoo! Sports - with predictions from…
Eastern Conference Playoff Previews and Predictions
Montreal Canadiens (1) vs. New York Rangers (WC1) The Canadiens had a tumultuous year, swapping PK Subban for Shea Weber last summer and firing head coach Michael Therrien in favor of Claude Julien during the season. The Habs may be…
Western Conference Playoff Previews and Predictions
Chicago Blackhawks (1) vs. Nashville Predators (WC2) The Predators battled down the stretch with St. Louis for third place in the Central and with Calgary in the wild card race, but lost both and instead of a rematch with Anaheim…
NHL News: LA Kings Fire Lombardi and Sutter, Promote Blake and Robitaille
On the Los Angeles Kings ... AEG: The LA Kings relieved President and GM Dean Lombardi and head coach Darryl Sutter of their duties. The Kings have scheduled a press conference at 1:00 pm PST tomorrow. The Kings have named…
Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Matchups and Schedules
NHL: The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs will get underway on Wednesday. First round schedule, with all times in EST and TV coverage. EASTERN CONFERENCE Montreal Canadiens (A1) vs. New York Rangers (WC1) Wednesday, April 12, 7pm: Rangers @ Canadiens |…
NHL Draft: Odds To Win The NHL Draft Lottery
A look at the odds to win the first overall draft pick and the odds to select in the top three for the 2017 NHL draft. The Vegas Golden Knights will be given the same odds as the…
Olympic News Fallout: Thoughts From The Players
Some thoughts from the players on the NHL not going to the 2018 Winter Olympics ... TSN: Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin said today that he's going to compete for Russia at the Winter Olympics no matter what the NHL says.…
Olympic News Fallout: Media Thoughts And Notes
Some media thoughts and notes on the NHL not going to the 2018 Winter Olympics ... Rick Westhead: Sources saying that NHLPA's Don Fehr told some agents in at a meeting in Vancouver that he expects the NHL to stop…
Olympic News: Statements from NHLPA, IOC, IIHF, USA Hockey, Hockey Canada and NBC Sports
A collection of statements from NHLPA, IOC, IIHF, USA Hockey, Hockey Canada and NBC Sports on the NHLs decision to not go to the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang ... NHLPA: Statement from the NHLPA after the NHL announced they…
NHL News: NHL Says No To The 2018 Winter Olympics
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The NHL released a statement today saying they won't be participating in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. “We have previously made clear that, while the overwhelming majority of our Clubs are adamantly opposed to disrupting the…
NHL News: Patrik Elias Retires From The NHL After 20 Seasons
Patrik Elias announced today that he'll be retiring from the NHL. Elias had been skating, rehabbing his knee for a potential return, but in the end he decided to hang them up. He spent his entire 20 year NHL career…
How the NHL Became One of the Biggest Sports Betting Markets in the UK
On the surface, top National Hockey League teams like the Calgary Flames, the New Jersey Devils, and the Los Angeles Kings may not appear to have much in common with thoroughbred race horses boasting names like The Last Samurai, The…