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A hockey fan’s dream came true when the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche locked themselves into a Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup. The Stars threatened to pass the Winnipeg Jets in the Central Division, but eventually fell off as the season closed. It’s not that the Avalanche and Jets wouldn’t have made a great series, but […]

The Montreal Canadiens said all the right things before the season started, but it’s worth wondering if they believed they’d claim a playoff spot. It’s hard to go from the league’s basement to the playoffs in one season, but Montreal found a way. There is usually a season in the middle of that path where […]

Brady Tkachuk’s health for the Stanley Cup Playoffs was a concern after being out of the Ottawa Senators’ lineup since March 30. An upper-body injury caused the Sens’ captain to miss the last ten games, but they didn’t miss a beat with their fearless leader out of the lineup. Ottawa held on to the first […]

The New York Rangers knew they needed to get over the hump after a couple of disappointing playoff exits. Peter Laviolette had led the Rangers to the Eastern Conference Final last season, and the core of this team had been there in two of the past three years. However, they were never able to win […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have controlled the Pacific Division for most of the season. Call it bad injury luck for the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings, but all Vegas cares about is their home-ice advantage through the playoffs’ first two rounds. The Kings made the race interesting towards the end, but the Golden […]

The Battle of Florida is starting to become a staple in the NHL’s postseason. For the fourth time in the past five years, the Florida Panthers will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It has been an up-and-down rivalry, as the Lightning won the first two series when the Panthers were […]

The dream scenario for Ottawa Senators fans has already happened before the Stanley Cup Playoffs have even commenced. The fanbase has been waiting for the rebuild to finally break through, and the Senators have proven to everyone that they are back in contention. They’ve even surpassed the Montreal Canadiens, whose fans seemed to be battling […]

Eric Tulsky hasn’t had an easy first season as the Carolina Hurricanes’ general manager. The analytically minded front office guru might not be the typical “hockey guy” we see in some front offices. However, his eye for statistics and aggressive team-building mindset perfectly blend for owner Tom Dundon. The aggressive style got him into trouble […]

Will it be enough for Washington Capitals fans if they fall short in the playoffs, but they were able to experience Alex Ovechkin’s historic chase of the goalscoring record? It’s starting to look like the Capitals’ season ended when Ovechkin got close to that record, and that has to be a concerning thought for Capitals […]

Erik Karlsson and Patrik Laine must be sick of being in trade rumors. The two players seem to always be in the middle of it, which they can take in two ways. On one hand, it could mean opposing fan bases want them on their team. However, on the other hand, it could mean they […]

What happens when you have a backup goalie who should be a starter and a starting goalie who people think would be better as a backup or tandem option? You get a one-for-one goaltending trade between the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks. John Gibson lost his starting job to Lukas Dostal, and the Ducks have […]

For years, John Gibson has been a name on trade deadline mock-ups for the Anaheim Ducks. No trade has ever come to fruition due to a lack of interest or return for the Ducks. However, we’re rapidly approaching the point where paying $6.4 million for a backup goalie is out of the cards for general […]

The Nashville Predators made a big splash in last year’s free agency when they acquired Steven Stamkos. It wasn’t the only money they spent, as they also signed Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei. They looked ready for plenty of success, but now they sit in 30th place in the league and only have the draft […]

The Boston Bruins’ fall from grace is a case study for sports fans. The lesson is to never take success for granted, as you never know how quickly it can end. The Bruins were on top of the world when they set regular season records in 2022-23. However, they’ve been on a downward trajectory after […]

The Boston Bruins knew that their run of regular-season excellence wouldn’t last forever, but they had no way of knowing that it would end so soon. The proud franchise has been experiencing a rapid fall from grace, punctuated by trading their captain, Brad Marchand, to the Florida Panthers at the trade deadline. It hasn’t been […]

The Edmonton Oilers enter this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs with plenty of internal optimism. Why wouldn’t they? Edmonton returns mostly the same roster as last season, when they advanced to Game 7 of the Finals. Sure, it took a legendary performance from Connor McDavid to get them there. However, in the playoffs, your best players […]

The Seattle Kraken were expected to be contending this season when they signed Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson last offseason. However, the Kraken are nowhere near the playoff picture; instead, they are looking at where they might land in the draft lottery. It’ll be an interesting offseason for the Kraken, as they feel they are […]

The San Jose Sharks are spending another season in the NHL’s basement, but there is optimism entering the offseason. San Jose has an exciting crop of young players who are breaking out this season, and there are still more on the way. It’s a good time to be a Sharks fan, but some trades this […]

It’s hard to fathom that the discussion around the Nashville Predators is their path forward after not making the playoffs. The Predators had one of the most successful offseasons in franchise history, and their hopes were high. General manager Barry Trotz had no reason to believe this season would be a bust, but sometimes money […]

The Washington Capitals’ on-the-fly rebuild has them dreaming of big things heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It has been an exciting season in the nation’s capital, as the Capitals are battling for the President’s Trophy. At the same time, Alex Ovechkin attempts to become the all-time leading goalscorer in NHL history. With good vibes, […]

The Dallas Stars are among the favorites to dominate the playoffs and win the Stanley Cup. Thanks to their savvy acquisition of Mikko Rantanen, the Stars have been rolling since the trade deadline. He fits in much better with Dallas than with the Carolina Hurricanes, and the team’s results show that. They are just four […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have held onto first place in the Pacific Division for most of the 2024-25 regular season. Vegas doesn’t have many reasons for concern, but injuries have taken a toll on the Knights. They’ve lost Shea Theodore and William Karlsson at times this season, but the consensus was always to wait and […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have had no shortage of drama this season, but the Stanley Cup chase is still on. The Hurricanes have been on a roll since the trade deadline, and are 8-2-0 over their past 10 games. If the Washington Capitals hadn’t built such a big cushion, the Hurricanes could’ve been challenging for the […]

The Colorado Avalanche’s only hope is that their moves earlier in the season don’t return to haunt them in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. General manager Chris MacFarland was in a tough spot in the middle of this season. Longtime star Mikko Rantanen’s contract expires at the end of this season, and MacFarland feared they’d lose […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have plenty to prove in this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. Over the past ten years, it has primarily been a disaster for this team’s core, and a Stanley Cup will be the only thing to impress their fans. Toronto believed the first move was to bring in a stricter coach, which […]

LeBron James made waves this week when he appeared on The Pat McAfee Show and made shocking comments. It was the first time we’ve really seen LeBron appear on a media platform other than his own and be completely candid. It was unprecedented in the sports media space, and that is why McAfee is so […]

Jakob Chychrun has proven to be one of the best pickups of the 2024 offseason, which earned him an eight-year contract extension from the Washington Capitals. The Capitals opened up the pocketbook for the former Ottawa Senator and Arizona Coyote, as they’ll pay him $72 million throughout the deal. The expectation wasn’t for it to […]

Last season, the Edmonton Oilers finished one game short of the Stanley Cup when they lost in Game 7. The Florida Panthers took a 3-0 series lead, but the Oilers battled back to force the deciding game. It didn’t finish how the organization or fans wanted, but there was optimism that they’d finish the job […]

The Chicago Blackhawks hope to turn their woes around sooner rather than later. The prospect pool looks great for the Blackhawks, but it’ll soon be time for them to surround Connor Bedard with more talent. Another lottery pick this offseason for the Blackhawks will be nice, but it’s a matter of time before it becomes […]

The Winnipeg Jets bowed out early in last year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, but there is belief that will change this year. They suffered through a challenging matchup with the Colorado Avalanche in the first round, and Colorado’s high-octane offense ran away with the series. The Jets believe they have the pieces to do it again […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning were another team that didn’t have much salary cap space to make a move at the trade deadline. Forward depth was an area of emphasis, which they fixed with two additions from the Seattle Kraken. Yanni Gourde was a former fan favorite for the Lightning during their dynasty years, and they […]

The Los Angeles Kings didn’t have much salary cap space to improve their team at the trade deadline. The Kings’ main goal is to get over the first-round hump in the playoffs, but they had no choice but to roll with the players they have in the locker room. One move they did make was […]

The Winnipeg Jets weren’t as active at the NHL trade deadline as fans would’ve liked. The front office added a familiar face when they acquired Brandon Tanev from the Seattle Kraken and some veteran defensive depth in Luke Schenn. Kevin Cheveldayoff believes in the core, as they’ve made it to the top seed in the […]

The Vegas Golden Knights had little room to be active at the trade deadline. Shea Theodore suffered an injury at the 4 Nations Face-Off but returned to practice recently and won’t be out of the lineup until the postseason. Theodore’s injury didn’t allow Vegas to use the cap circumvention route to open up cap space, […]

The Ottawa Senators made just two deals during the trade deadline, the most notable being the trade for Dylan Cozens from the Buffalo Sabres. However, the front office believes that’s all they need to make a playoff push in 2024-25. The Senators also added a depth forward in Fabian Zetterlund from the San Jose Sharks, […]

The St. Louis Blues decided to stay the course and not get active at the trade deadline. Doug Armstrong could’ve easily blown up the core and started a rebuild, but he isn’t ready to throw in the towel on his group. Despite trade rumors about players like Brayden Schenn and Jordan Binnington, the Blues held […]

Davante Adams’ net worth in 2025 is $25 million. He is a new member of the Los Angeles Rams after recently signing with them. Adams is a three-time All-Pro wide receiver and a six-time Pro Bowler. Here is a look at Davante Adams’ net worth in 2025. What is Davante Adams’ net worth in 2025?: […]

Andy Dalton’s net worth in 2025 is $50 million. The former Cincinnati Bengals starting quarterback is now in a late-career backup role with the Carolina Panthers as a mentor for Bryce Young, but that doesn’t mean he can’t get thrust into action at any time. Here is a look at Andy Dalton’s net worth in […]

Kenny Pickett’s net worth in 2025 is $6 million. The former University of Pittsburgh quarterback has been in the spotlight his entire career, contributing to his wealth as a 26-year-old. Here is a look at Kenny Pickett’s net worth in 2025. What is Kenny Pickett’s net worth in 2025?: $6 million (estimate) Kenny Pickett’s net […]