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The disappointment that was the finality of MSU hockey this season has still not taken its root to the depth of where my disappointment lingers. While we are glad we weren’t forced into throwing up again as Ann Arbor celebrated another title, we did get to sit in our misery and watch Porter Martone score […]
The Minnesota Wild’s physical players can be a real asset in a playoff matchup against the Dallas Stars. However, they can only make a positive impact if they play disciplined hockey. In a postseason series that already has plenty of intensity, the Wild’s best “fighters” are not just the playe...
On Monday, The Athletic released their annual NHL agent poll, surveying over 20 player representatives on a variety of hot topics. Unsurprisingly, when asked “Who will be the highest-paid player by 2028-29?”, the majority answered Connor McDavid. Out of 21 responses to that question, 13 pointed to the Edmonton Oilers’ captain. Macklin Celebrini received three…
With two weeks left until the NFL Draft, from a Jets perspective the decision is starting to come into focus. Outside of a potential trade-down (which I wouldn’t rule out, though it feels highly unlikely) the Jets’ target list at pick No. 2 is beginning to firm up. While names like Carnell Tate, Sonny Styles, […]
Getting you set up for tonight’s Jets game.
The Avalanche are likely still getting into the swing of the day after their SO victory in Edmonton last night. Still, the NHL schedule is relentless, even for game 81, as they will face the Flames tonight in Calgary on the second of a back-to-back. That means MacKenzie Blackwood in the net, but will we […]
After the Winnipeg Jets have been blown out in their last 2 matches, they will get no rest in a back-to-back situation. The reality of missing the playoffs has fully sunk in for the players….and that fact is noticeable in their on ice efforts. At least we get to watch some of the young kids get a shot in the big league for a few games before the off-season kicks off for our franchise. Busy day today…..so the preview is going to be brief today. WPG Jets @ UTH Mammoth Start Time: ...
An update on Sens prospects in the Frozen Four Finale & CHL Playoffs.
Good luck in the playoffs this year!
The Philadelphia Flyers handed out their year-end team awards on Tuesday prior to their season finale against Montreal. And while there were a few winners who previously walked away with some hardware, there were also a few newcomers who were lauded for their respective 2025-26 seasons. Our MVP all season long: Dan Vladar. 😤 pic.twitter.com/1TLKdsXhdg — x – Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) April 14, 2026 While the Flyers had some key personnel all season, none were more vital t...
It was a three-game week for the Bakersfield Condors, and it started off strong with a 5-2 win against the Tucson Roadrunners last Wednesday. The win halted a three-game losing streak and started a mini winning streak of their own after they beat the San Diego Gulls on Friday by a score of 5-3. Unfortunately,…
Alycia Baumgardner is set to return this Friday, April 17, 2026, to defend her three super featherweight titles against Bo Mi Re Shin in the main event of MVP’s second ESPN card, MVW-02. We’ll have live coverage and updates this Friday night, so make sure you come back to Bad Left Hook for that, and […]
On April 14th in 1992, Rob Ray of the Buffalo Sabres pummeled a 21 year old fan who, apparently acting on a bet, elected to jump into the visitors bench at Le Colisée in the dying seconds of a game against the Quebec Nordiques. Amazingly, the fan survived some 17 or 18 direct blows from the NHL's 6th all-time regular season penalty minutes leader (3,207) before police broke up the melee. Rayzor
The Carolina Hurricanes visit the New York Islanders tonight to play in the “Mother of all Meaningless Games” at UBS Arena. The Canes have already clinched the Eastern Conference while the Islanders have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. Of course, the game does hold meaning for the players trying to impress their respective coaches, […]
There's some serious competition for the sports fans' dollars in Seattle these days. Between the Seahawks, the Mariners, and the 'coming soon' rebirth of the SuperSonics, the Seattle Kraken are quickly losing relevance. The team will miss the playoffs for the third straight season. Major changes are needed. In fact, a complete overhaul, writes Matt Calkin in the Seattle Times. The fervor surrounding this franchise has dwindled down to a flicker over the past three years. .. ...
Pauly: Alarming lack of depth on display There hasn’t been much change in United’s underlying numbers between Ruben Amorim and Michael Carrick this season. The magical secret to Carrick’s success has mostly been he’s put his best players out on the pitch and used them in their most effective roles. Well, what happens if those […]
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
Saskatoon Mamba Bring Back Shot-Blocking Leader Bediako
When Dan Vladar signed his two-year, $6.7 million contract with the Flyers last July 1, the idea was Philadelphia at least might have somebody who could compete with Sam Ersson for the starter’s role. At worst, he would be a far more capable backup for Ersson compared to what Ivan Fedotov and Aleksei Kolosov were in 2024-25. The bar was incredibly low. Vladar couldn’t hurt, right? Well, 81 games later, and with a meaningless game (in the best way possible) to close out the season tonight ...
It took 81 games to find an opponent this year, but after the Tampa Bay Lightning’s overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings, and the Buffalo Sabres’ regulation win against the Chicago Blackhawks, the playoff match-ups are set. Well, at least for the Lightning. Since Buffalo won in regulation, they hold the tiebreaker over Tampa Bay and clinched the Atlantic Division. So that means the Lightning and Montreal Canadiens will face-off in the playoffs for the fifth time in history. While th...
Good morning, Devils fans. Today is a rougher day than it should be, marking the end of Devils hockey in the 2025-26 season. The Devils have undeniable talent at the top of their roster, and that was on display down the stretch, once they were a bit too far out of the playoff picture to […]
8:30 PM 8:30 PM 8:30 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:30 PM These were the local start times for the Minnesota Wild-Dallas Stars series in April 2023. If you wanted to see Kirill Kaprizov going head-to-head with Jason Robertson and Co., it was crucial to brew that late-afternoon cup of coffee. An...
Game 82 of the regular season has suddenly become a must-win for the Oilers. After a 2-1 shootout loss to Colorado, Edmonton can finish anywhere from first to fourth in the Pacific Division, depending on how the final few days unfold. Though the Avalanche have already locked up the Presidents’ Trophy and home-ice advantage throughout…
Earlier this week, we looked at the state of the Jets’ special teams units and where they might need to replace or upgrade any spots. While the team is coming off a solid year and figures to build on that in 2026, they shouldn’t rest on their laurels and should explore every avenue to further […]
The Philadelphia Flyers have already clinched the playoffs in dramatic fashion with a shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. So, with their season finale happening just 24 hours later, they have decided to rest a lot of key players and bring up some prospects from the AHL for what is a meaningless game when it comes to standings and making the playoffs. Since, you know, the Flyers are making the playoffs. Flyers recall several prospects to give key players a rest ...
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