With most of the North American hockey audience tuned into the playoffs, the IIHF World Hockey Championships have been going on in Moscow. There are many usual faces, like Eric Staal, Shane Doan, and Marian Gaborik, as well as some lesser-known players.
With most of the North American hockey audience tuned into the playoffs, the IIHF World Hockey Championships have been going on in Moscow. There are many usual faces, like Eric Staal, Shane Doan, and Marian Gaborik, as well as some lesser-known players.
As expected, the first round in the Western Conference was full of excitement and close games. There were no upsets, as the top four seeds all advanced, with the Vancouver Canucks being the only top seed to be pushed to a deciding seventh game. In this week’s article I will take a closer look at the two match-ups in the West.
As expected, the first round in the Western Conference was full of excitement and close games. There were no upsets, as the top four seeds all advanced, with the Vancouver Canucks being the only top seed to be pushed to a deciding seventh game. In this week’s article I will take a closer look at the two match-ups in the West.
The first round of the Western Conference is now in full swing and the hockey has been fantastic – especially the San Jose/Nashville war. However, for the seven other Western Conference teams, the playoffs are a time to scout other teams, and to formulate a game plan for the off-season ahead. Let's break down each of the bottom seven teams in the West, giving tidbits of information, especially in regards to free agency. Four teams this week (Colorado, St. Louis, Columbus, and Edmonton) and the others (Chicago, LA, Phoenix) next week.
The first round of the Western Conference is now in full swing and the hockey has been fantastic – especially the San Jose/Nashville war. However, for the seven other Western Conference teams, the playoffs are a time to scout other teams, and to formulate a game plan for the off-season ahead. Let's break down each of the bottom seven teams in the West, giving tidbits of information, especially in regards to free agency. Four teams this week (Colorado, St. Louis, Columbus, and Edmonton) and the others (Chicago, LA, Phoenix) next week.
With the top eight seeds set in the Western Conference, we are finally able to breakdown the match-ups from top to bottom. Every series is shaping up to be absolutely fantastic hockey, and I wouldn’t call any team an underdog (it has been a long time since you could say that). Without further ado…
The flowers are out, the birds are chirping, and the beers are being chilled. Playoff hockey is every hockey fan’s favourite time of the year. Can’t beat watching multiple hockey games a night, hanging with your friends and enjoying a cold one. This year in the West looks to be potentially the best hockey since the Vancouver Canucks improbable run during the 1994 Stanley Cup. From Nashville right through to Calgary, every team looks to have a shot at earning the title of Western Conference Champion. Let’s break down each team – four this week and four next – and certain players to keep a close eye on for your playoff pools.
The flowers are out, the birds are chirping, and the beers are being chilled. Playoff hockey is every hockey fan’s favourite time of the year. Can’t beat watching multiple hockey games a night, hanging with your friends and enjoying a cold one. This year in the West looks to be potentially the best hockey since the Vancouver Canucks improbable run during the 1994 Stanley Cup. From Nashville right through to Calgary, every team looks to have a shot at earning the title of Western Conference Champion. Let’s break down each team – four this week and four next – and certain players to keep a close eye on for your playoff pools.
Next year's sleeper picks and no-brainer picks for Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Jose, Phoenix, and Dallas…
