Monthly Archives: May 2019

Kaapo Kakko is lighting up the Worlds

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Derek

The World Championships is only two days old. Already, Kaapo Kakko is taking it by storm. The projected number two pick has scored five goals in two Finland wins. He followed up a two goal performance in a 3-1 Suomi … Continue reading →

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RIP Stephen Curatolo (stephennyr89)

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Derek

I write this with lots of sadness and emotion. It’s never easy to eulogize someone you knew was taken from us too soon. Especially when they were the best kind of person who always stayed positive no matter the tremendous … Continue reading →

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Bruins and Hurricanes star in Eastern Conference Final

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Derek

Tonight, the Eastern Conference Final begins. It features the Bruins and Hurricanes. They’re the two survivors left standing from a tremendous NHL Playoffs. While quite a few predicted the Bruins to reach this point if the Lightning failed, nobody had … Continue reading →

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When the Avalanche tweet you back

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Derek

Well, it was certainly an exciting series. Good luck, @SanJoseSharks. pic.twitter.com/id1oa42YGd — Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) May 9, 2019 So, following their tough 3-2 loss in Game Seven to the Sharks, the Avalanche received plenty of love on Twitter. They deserved … Continue reading →

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Zuccarello, Stars fall an overtime short of helping the Rangers

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Derek

When it was over, all Mats Zuccarello and his Dallas Stars teammates could do is watch helplessly as an excited St. Louis Blues poured off the bench to celebrate a hard fought 2-1 win in the second overtime of Game … Continue reading →

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Maroon’s double overtime winner against remarkable Bishop is what the NHL Playoffs are all about

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Derek

There was a great Game Seven played in St. Louis last night between the Stars and Blues. The two Central Division rivals gave everything in a do or die situation that required double overtime to decide. Despite remarkable dominance and … Continue reading →

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Devils can’t contain excitement over Jack Hughes

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Derek

The World Championships haven’t officially started yet. They’re still in the exhibition stages. However, that hasn’t stopped the Devils from showing their enthusiasm for a certain American prospect wearing a number six Team USA jersey. https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1125835697376641024?s=19 Jack Hughes had a … Continue reading →

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Torts Guarantee

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Derek

Tonight, there are two games. Both are Game Sixes. You have the Blue Jackets looking to stay alive at home against the Bruins. In what’s been one of the most competitive and physical series in recent years, it’s Boston with … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist interview Lost In Translation?

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Derek

News travels quickly. With so much available on the internet and social media, it doesn’t take long for rumors to start up. The latest coming from an article in a Swedish paper pertaining to Henrik Lundqvist’s future. If you go … Continue reading →

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Stars, Zuccarello have one more shot

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Derek

With a golden opportunity to advance to the Western Conference Final, the Stars lost at home 4-1 to the Blues in Game Six yesterday. For Mats Zuccarello and his new team, they have one more shot tomorrow night in St. … Continue reading →

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