THW Daily - Lightning Re-Acquire Ryan McDonagh from Predators & Maple Leafs Introduce Craig Berube
Also, how Miro Heiskanen is on pace to have a record-breaking playoffs & more
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Maple Leafs Who Will Thrive or Fail Under Berube’s New Mandate
May 21, 2024 by Jim Parsons
Craig Berube was introduced to the media on Tuesday. One of the big takeaways from the presser was that Berube was chosen to coach this team by GM Brad Trelviing because of his character, communication skills, and ability to hold players accountable. It will be an intriguing challenge for Berube, who now has a plethora of talented individuals who aren’t always known for being the hardest-working, most physical, grinders.
Lightning Re-Acquire Defenseman Ryan McDonagh From Predators
May 21, 2024 by Harrison Smajovits
A key defenseman to winning back-to-back Stanley Cups is returning to Tampa Bay. The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired Ryan McDonagh and the Edmonton Oilers’ 2024 fourth-round pick from the Nashville Predators in exchange for the Lightning’s 2025 second-round pick and their 2024 seventh-round pick.
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Analyst Weighs in on Oilers’ Gritty Game 7 Win
May 21, 2024 by The Old Prof
Elliotte Friedman joined Evanka Osmak and Ken Reid on Sportsnet Central to discuss the Edmonton Oilers‘ gritty victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 on Monday night, which secured their place in the Western Conference Final. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the conversation.
3 Stars Keys to Victory vs. Oilers in the Western Conference Final
May 21, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
Eliminating the two most recent Stanley Cup winners in the postseason already, the Dallas Stars’ road to the Western Conference Final has not been easy. For their next series, they host an Edmonton Oilers team hunting their first win in the third round of the postseason since they went to the Stanley Cup Final in 2006.
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Stars’ Miro Heiskanen on Pace to Have Record-Breaking Playoffs
May 21, 2024 by Anthony Testaguzza
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen is having a tremendous offensive run in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and he could be better in this Western Conference Final run, depending on who they play between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers.
Canucks’ Season Reaches the End of the Road in Game 7
May 21, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
As Sportsnet’s host Ron MacLean said in the preamble to Monday night’s Game 7 between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, the great thing about sports is that there is one winner. The worst thing? That there is one winner. Unfortunately for the Canucks and their faithful supporters, that winner was the Oilers, who now march on to play the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final. Vancouver fell 3-2 in a contest that, in some respects, made sense, echoing some of the ups and downs of the series overall. Here’s how Game 7 all went down.
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Bruins are out of the playoffs. For next year we need a few more players who can score and play two way. We only need about 3 players and release/trade about 4 players.Sweeney needs make some good trades/signings incuding DeBrusk. Marchie needs to improve on his figuring skating (handling of the puck) Goalies need to stay both of them.