Toronto Maple Leafs (#1) VS Montreal Canadiens (#4) For the first time since 1979, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens will meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Back in that 1979 matchup, things didn’t go so well for the Maple Leafs, as the Habs won four straight games to sweep the series. On paper, … Continue reading North Division Playoff Preview
Colorado Avalanche (#1) VS St. Louis Blues (#4) The Avalanche were possibly the only team in the NHL that dominated for the entire regular season and didn’t show any signs that would lead people to doubt that they are cup favourites. They look poised to make a deep run in these playoffs, and they start … Continue reading West Division Playoff Preview
Pittsburgh Penguins (#1) VS New York Islanders (#4) This is yet another prime example of an offence-first team battling it out against a defence-first team. The Penguins averaged 3.45 goals a game this season, which was second in the entire NHL. That potent offence is led by non-other than Sidney Crosby, who had a tremendous … Continue reading East Division Playoff Preview
Carolina Hurricanes (#1) VS Nashville Predators (#4) It’s funny; it feels like just yesterday we were all trying to figure out which teams would be trying to trade for Mattias Ekholm. He certainly looked to be one of the best players rumoured to be available at the deadline. Instead, General Manager David Poile decided to … Continue reading Central Division Playoff Preview
So far, we have taken a look at the North and East Division, so now it’s time to preview the Central Division! #8 – Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings were by far the worst team in the NHL last season. They might not be this season, but they won’t be far from it. They … Continue reading 2020-21 Central Division Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Kasperi Kapanen back to the team that drafted him, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Heading to Pittsburgh are Kasperi Kapanen, Pontus Aberg, and Jesper Lindgren. Coming back to Toronto is pending RFA Evan Rodrigues, minor league defenceman David Warsofsky, prospect Filip Hållander, and the Penguins 1st round pick in the 2020 … Continue reading Maple Leafs trade Kapanen to Penguins
The New York Rangers were one of eight teams to be eliminated from the NHL's qualifying round thanks to losing three straight games at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes. It marked the end of what should be considered a strong year for the franchise. After finishing with the 5th worst record in the Eastern … Continue reading What getting Alexis Lafrenière means for the New York Rangers
This season was one to forget for the Red Wings and their fans. Not only were they by far the worst team in the NHL, but were on pace for one of the worst seasons the NHL had seen in recent memory. They had a lot of trouble scoring when it wasn't Larkin, Mantha, or … Continue reading Off-Season Plan: Detroit Red Wings
The NHL has officially announced their return to play plan, yet some small details are still being discussed. The biggest one being when the league will return, and that is still very much unknown and will likely remain that way for some time. However, if all goes we could be seeing the 2020 NHL playoffs … Continue reading 2020 NHL Playoff Preview: Play-In Round Matchups
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that the team has signed defenceman Mikko Lehtonen to a one year entry level contract worth $925,000. Lehtonen is a 26-year-old defenceman from Finland who spent this season playing for Jokerit in the KHL where he registered 17 goals and 32 assists in 60 games. After he and Jokerit … Continue reading Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Defenceman Mikko Lehtonen
