Tag: Eastern Conference
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Do Not Bet on the Boston Bruins Going Far in the Playoffs
While I preface that this piece is indeed slightly biased, I still hold that readers should take heed to not bet on the Boston Bruins going far come playoffs. The story begins before the season started. I, a homegrown Detroit Red Wings fan, bet my friend, a Montreal “who likes that team really” Canadiens fan,…
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Days of the Buffalo Sabres’ Lives
A season plagued with disappointments, the Buffalo Sabres seem to be turning into a soap opera. The most recent drama revolves around netminder Ryan Miller’s response to comments made by forward Patrick Kaleta. For most, Kaleta was unknown until after being suspended for boarding New York Ranger’s Brad Richards. Serving his five-game suspension, Kaleta was…
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Ottawa Senators Season Preview: Stanley Cup Bound
Paul MacLean leads the Ottawa Senators for his second season. Veterans and youth alike returning, the Senators are prime to better last year’s success, perhaps even Stanley Cup bound. Head Coach MacLean came from the Detroit Red Wings as an Assistant Coach for six seasons. Not expecting much out of a team that finished in…
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Toronto Maple Leafs Season Preview: A Potentially Grave Future Ahead
The Toronto Maple Leafs… one team that may actually welcome a NHL lockout. The Maple Leafs have missed seven consecutive post-seasons; their last playoff appearance in the 2003-2004 season, the year before the 2004-2005 NHL lockout. With many top players becoming unrestricted free agents after this season, what impact will another unsuccessful season have on…
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Philadelphia Flyers Season Preview: Baby Got Back?
A tough Atlantic Conference is going to make for a tough season for the Philadelphia Flyers. Thanks to an offensively charged offense, the team will be going goal-to-goal with the best of teams. However, a depth deprived defense and a shaky net-minder, the Flyers may not always end up on top. Nearly all of last…
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New Jersey Devils Season Preview: Where is the Hope?
The New Jersey Devils surprised everyone last season by making it to the Stanley Cup Finals. With the loss of a key player and the continuing aging of an icon, Devils’ fans need to brace themselves for the upcoming season(s) from hell. Much like a bitter breakup, General Manager Lou Lamoriello and fans, felt pain…
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NHL Photo of the Day
The New Jersey Devils extended their series after a 3-2 overtime win last night against the Florida Panthers. Travis Zajac scored a low right hand side goal to take their series to 7 games. Speaking of 7 games, two other Eastern Conference match-ups will also need a seventh game to decide the winner. Tonight, the…
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HWB Playoff Bracket Challenge Predictions
We here at Hockey World Blog, with the support of Dekree and Blue Ice Hockey, have put together a NHL Playoff Bracket Challenge. The challenge, predict the outcome of the NHL playoffs, round by round. With 58 participants, including HWB writers’, here are a few highlights: The participants’ picks and statistics can be found here.…
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NHL Photo of the Day
It was not pretty, but you have to give it up to the Buffalo Sabres. Fighting for a playoff spot between them and the Washington Capitals, the Sabres took to the ice against the Toronto Maple Leafs last night. Going down 3-0 in the first, 3-2 in the second and picking up 3 goals in…
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NHL Photo of the Day
The Eastern Conference Playoff race continued to heat up last night with the Buffalo Sabres taking it to the Washington Capitals. The score, 5-1 in favor of the Sabres, saw them jump into 8th spot and go two points up on the Capitals. Sure, the stay may be temporary with the same amount of games…