EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Panthers lead the series 2-0  Game 1: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 Game 2: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 (OT) Game 3: Panthers at Lightning – April 25, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Panthers at Lightning – April 27, 5 p.m. ET Game 5: Lightning at Panthers – April 29, TBD Game 6: Panthers at Lightning – May 1, TBD Game 7: Lightning at Panthers – May 4, TBD Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Bruins lead the series 2-1 Game 1: Bruins 5 – Maple Leafs 1 Game 2: Maple Leafs 3 – Bruins 2 Game 3: Bruins 4 – Maple Leafs 2 Game 4: Bruins at Maple Leafs — A ..read more

Jared Bednar should be back no matter what the outcome is Adrian Dater: If the Colorado Avalanche were to lose in the first round for the second consecutive season, coach Jared Bednar would still be back with the team next season. There’s not a chance that they would fire him. Quick hits on the Blues, Red Wings, Penguins, Wild, Flyers, Kraken, Blue Jackets, Ducks, and Panthers Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Drew Bannister will be a candidate for the full-time St. Louis Blues head coach. It’s believed GM Doug Armstrong wants to talk to David Carle of the University of Denver. The Blues are int ..read more

EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Game 1: Lightning at Panthers – Sunday 12:30 p.m. ET Game 2: Lightning at Panthers – April 23, 7:30 p.m. ET Game 3: Panthers at Lightning – April 25, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Panthers at Lightning – April 27, 5 p.m. ET Game 5: Lightning at Panthers – April 29, TBD Game 6: Panthers at Lightning – May 1, TBD Game 7: Lightning at Panthers – May 4, TBD Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Game 1: Maple Leafs at Bruins — Saturday 8 p.m. ET Game 2: Maple Leafs at Bruins — April 22, 7 p.m. ET Game 3: Bruins at Maple Leafs — April 24, 7 p.m. ET Ga ..read more

With the NHL Playoffs about to get underway, it felt like a great time to look at those who made an impact from the NHL Trade Deadline. That is correct. A few players shifted their teams into even better versions of themselves. Sadly, some players in the West cannot be mentioned. The Western Conference is like the Eastern Conference of last year; it was so top-heavy at the NHL trade deadline. Take teams like the Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets, who made multiple big moves at the deadline to improve their teams heading into the playoffs. Anyway, it is time to reveal some of our best ..read more

With the NHL Playoffs about to get underway, it felt like a great time to look at those who made an impact from the NHL Trade Deadline. That is correct. A few players shifted their teams into even better versions of themselves. Sadly, some players in the West cannot be mentioned. The Western Conference is like the Eastern Conference of last year; it was so top-heavy at the NHL trade deadline. Take teams like the Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets, who made multiple big moves at the deadline to improve their teams heading into the playoffs. Anyway, it is time to reveal some of our best ..read more

26 teams were interested in Collin Graf TSN: 26 teams showed interest in college free agent Collin Graf before he signed with the San Jose Sharks last week. “It came down to six teams with the Minnesota Wild, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Colorado Avalanche among those six teams. But obviously, there is ample opportunity in San Jose. It’s a team that’s gutted its roster and trusts in where that rebuild is going. Graf and agent Jerry Buckley did Zoom calls with all six teams two weeks ago before finally deciding.” The New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers Line Brawl Had To Happen Coach ca ..read more

26 teams were interested in Collin Graf TSN: 26 teams showed interest in college free agent Collin Graf before he signed with the San Jose Sharks last week. “It came down to six teams with the Minnesota Wild, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Colorado Avalanche among those six teams. But obviously, there is ample opportunity in San Jose. It’s a team that’s gutted its roster and trusts in where that rebuild is going. Graf and agent Jerry Buckley did Zoom calls with all six teams two weeks ago before finally deciding.” The New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers Line Brawl Had To Happen Coach ca ..read more

Avs prospect Zakhar Bardakov not ready to come over just yet Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche acquired forward Zakhar Bardakov from the New Jersey Devils for Kurtis MacDermid. Bardakov’s KHL season is over and his contract expires on April 30th. He wants to play one more season in the KHL before signing an NHL contract according to agent Shumi Babaev. “I think he’ll come to play for the Colorado Avalanche after next season.” Ranking the top college, CHL and European free agents Corey Pronman of The Athletic: Ranking the top college, CHL, and European free agents. 1. Co ..read more

Avs prospect Zakhar Bardakov not ready to come over just yet Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche acquired forward Zakhar Bardakov from the New Jersey Devils for Kurtis MacDermid. Bardakov’s KHL season is over and his contract expires on April 30th. He wants to play one more season in the KHL before signing an NHL contract according to agent Shumi Babaev. “I think he’ll come to play for the Colorado Avalanche after next season.” Ranking the top college, CHL and European free agents Corey Pronman of The Athletic: Ranking the top college, CHL, and European free agents. 1. Co ..read more

The Class of 2024 NHL RFAs Has Big Names Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Fox writes there is a little bit of everything heading into the summer of 2024 involving the RFA Class of 2024 once Free Agency begins. NHL Rumors: Could Maple Leafs Bring Back Both Max Domi and Tyler Bertuzzi? Add in the fact that the salary cap is going up by $4.2 million. Could there finally be another offer sheet coming in the NHL? Let’s find out. Here is the list: Filip Hronek – Vancouver Canucks – 2023-24 salary cap hit: $4.4 million – Arbitration rights: Yes Moritz Seider – Detroit Red Wings – 2023-24 salary cap hit ..read more