Bears vs Phantoms AHL Matchup Shows Gap in Good vs Great Coaching
“I look up to Hershey” or “I want this team to be like Hershey” is a common line at the postgame pressers from Lehigh Valley Phantoms head coach Ian Laperriere,…
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Hershey Proving Against Lehigh Valley Why They Can’t Be Counted Out
For the first time all season, the Hershey Bears had their backs to the wall. It looked like, for the first time since 2022, there would be a different champion…
Oilers Defense Is Built to Win the Stanley Cup
As the saying in sports goes, defense wins championships. In the NHL, defensive units win them, and these days, those defensemen are asked to do more than ever to win…
How the Jets Can Limit Rantanen After Game 1’s Hat Trick
The story of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is Mikko Rantanen, and it’s not particularly close. He scored a hat trick to lead the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 victory over…
Which Canadian Team Is Most Likely to Win the 2025 Stanley Cup
In 1993, the Montreal Canadiens, led by Patrick Roy and a star-studded roster, defeated the Los Angeles Kings in five games to win the Stanley Cup. Little did everyone know…
Islanders’ Only Real Choice With Top Draft Pick Is Matthew Schaefer From Historic Perspective
The New York Islanders won the draft lottery, and the reaction, aside from immediate euphoria, was speculation on who they should take with the top pick. The 2025 NHL Entry…
Maple Leafs Proved They Could Win Game 1 Battle But Now Must Win the War
Game 1 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers seemed to have it all, from goals to fireworks to a tight finish. It was one of those games…
Islanders Still Have Lots of Work Following Draft Lottery
A few weeks back, the New York Islanders looked like a team going nowhere. They stumbled down the stretch to finish a forgettable 2024-25 season, fired general manager (GM) Lou…
Jets vs. Stars Will Come Down to These 6 Underrated Skaters
The Dallas Stars against the Winnipeg Jets is shaping up to be a series to remember. Both teams barely escaped the first round as they survived in seven games and…
Kris Knoblauch Gives the Oilers the Advantage Over Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights have the Edmonton Oilers’ number. They split the season series, but they’ve played well against the Pacific Division opponent for years. Most notably, the Golden Knights…