Michael Whitaker Articles - Page 25

Los Angeles KingsKings' fatal flaw that will doom them in Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Western Conference quarter-finals will once again feature a showdown between the Edmonton Oilers, led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and the Los Angeles Kings, anchored by Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty. This marks the third consecutive year that these two teams, forever linked by Wayne Gretzky, will clash in the opening round of […]

Vegas Golden KnightsGolden Knights' fatal flaw that will doom them in Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Vegas Golden Knights have had a fascinating journey in the National Hockey League since their inception in 2017. Initially embraced as loveable underdogs who brought hope and unity to a city reeling from tragedy, they defied expectations by reaching the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season. However, their reputation has shifted in recent […]

Edmonton OilersOilers fatal flaw that will doom them in 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

For hockey fans, it is the most wonderful time of the year as the Stanley Cup Playoffs are right around the corner. And as always, there are a handful of contenders, pretenders, and the potential for an upset or two. We’ll start by taking a closer look at the Edmonton Oilers, who feature some of […]

New Jersey Devils3 candidates to replace Lindy Ruff as Devils coach

The New Jersey Devils began the 2023-24 NHL season with heightened expectations, and for good reason. Fresh off an impressive regular season boasting 52 victories, the Devils further solidified their reputation with a postseason series victory over their arch-rival New York Rangers in Round 1, after having initially trailing two games to none. New Jersey’s […]

Detroit Red WingsCapitals, Red Wings, Penguins, Flyers battle for final East 2024 NHL Playoffs spot

It’s been perhaps the wildest postseason chase in recent memory, as we’ve entered the final game of the 82-game regular season schedule for all four of the Detroit Red Wings, Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins, all of whom are vying for the final 2024 NHL Playoffs Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. […]

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