Tag Archives: Stanley-Cup

Canadiens become first team to make coaching change by firing Julien

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Derek Felix

In a big shakeup, the Canadiens announced this morning that they’d relieved head coach Claude Julien and assistant Kirk Muller. The Canadiens have appointed Dominique Ducharme interim head coach and have added Alex Burrows to the coaching staff. Claude Julien … Continue reading →

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NHL ’21 Division Rankings and Playoffs

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Derek Felix

These are just rankings based on what I think. In a 56-game season where there could be Covid positives, pauses and player movement at the trade deadline, a lot can change. Keep that in mind. Only four teams per division … Continue reading →

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Golden Knights break the bank on Pietrangelo

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Derek Felix

Alex Pietrangelo has found a new home. The former do everything captain of the 2018-19 Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues is headed to Vegas. As had been widely reported, the right defenseman is signing with the Golden Knights. They … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist moves on to division rival Capitals

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Derek Felix

π•­π–ž π•½π–”π–žπ–†π–‘ π•―π–Šπ–ˆπ–—π–Šπ–Š πŸ“œ The Washington Capitals have agreed to terms with goaltender Henrik Lundqvist on a one-year contract worth $1.5 million. Full Details: https://t.co/eAK3vBs8lq#ALLCAPS | @GEICO pic.twitter.com/OxLQD7tatw — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 9, 2020 When the October Madness officially … Continue reading →

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Tampa Bay Lightning win the Stanley Cup

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Derek Felix

Stanley Cup Champs! The victorious Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate the Stanley Cup with proud NHL commissioner Gary Bettman in a memorable ceremony. All photos copyright NBC Sports via Getty Images courtesy Associated Press It took a lot longer than expected. … Continue reading →

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Shattenkirk’s overtime winner puts Lightning a game away from the Stanley Cup

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Derek Felix

All postseason, the Lightning have been on a mission. It began with a five game first round triumph over the Blue Jackets, avenging last year’s humiliation. They still had to work extra hard in Games One and Five before putting … Continue reading →

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Lightning even up Stanley Cup series with Stars

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Derek Felix

Nikita Kucherov congratulates Andrei Vasilevskiy, who improved to 6-0 following playoff losses this postseason in the Lightning 3-2 win over the Stars in Game Two to level the Stanley Cup Final. AP Photo credit Tampa Bay Lightning via Getty Images … Continue reading →

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Picking The First Round and Beyond

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Derek Felix

The most unique Stanley Cup Playoffs begins now. For half the field of the Sweet Sixteen, they got a head start by earning the right to be here. In a expanded format due to the pause in play on March … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Alex Mogilny after another snub

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Derek Felix

Alex Mogilny was not only a great finisher, but a terrific playmaker during a 16-year NHL career that remains overlooked by some clueless writers of the Hockey Hall of Fame. One day, he’ll make it. Getty Images It was a … Continue reading →

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Feeling a playoff tournament, Sabres chaos

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Derek Felix

In a chaotic time that won’t change anytime soon, believe it or not, playoff hockey is inching closer. With Phase 2 finally about to hit in NYC, players will start reporting to training camp. This all seems very strange. Normally … Continue reading →

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