THW Daily - Oilers Tie Series Against Canucks & Why Islanders Could Trade Sorokin
Also, why the Bruins need more Charlie McAvoy in the playoffs & more
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Bruins Need More From Charlie McAvoy in Round 2
May 10, 2024 by Tommy Bennett
Depth means a lot when it comes to the playoffs. The top guys will be honed in on by the opposing team, as they will look to shut them down. If that happens, you want to see the depth shine through. It can go a long way in a playoff series. Although, you still want your best players to be your best players.Â
Oilers Take Game 2 in Overtime 4-3 vs. Canucks
May 11, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
Through two games the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks are delivering the fireworks promised from a great Canadian rivalry in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After a dramatic 5-4 victory for the Canucks in Game 1, the second tilt required extra time to determine the outcome. This time it was the Oilers who emerged victorious 4-3, thus evening the series at 1-1 as the action heads to Edmonton on Sunday.
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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Blaming Samsonov & Ironic Keefe Firing
May 10, 2024 by The Old Prof
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I want to explore the aftermath of Sheldon Keefe’s firing and its ironic implications. Does Keefe’s dismissal align with the circumstances as we revisit the playoffs and examine the team’s playoff exit?
With Sheldon Keefe’s Firing, Martin St. Louis Is NHL’s 6th-Longest Tenured Coach
May 10, 2024 by Karine Hains
Coaches are hired to be fired. That’s the reality of the job. They know that going in, but that doesn’t mean they like it. After Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe was fired on Thursday, Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis became the sixth longest-tenured bench boss in the NHL. Who is ahead of him and when should St. Louis start worrying about his job?
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Ilya Sorokin’s Days as an Islander Could Be Numbered
May 10, 2024 by Anthony Russo
Another season of failure forces the New York Islanders to take a look at everybody, including goaltender Ilya Sorokin. Last summer, when the Russian goaltender inked an eight-year, $66 million deal to remain with the team long-term – the last thing on everybody’s mind was a trade that could soon follow.
Buffalo Sabres’ 2024 NHL Free Agent Targets
May 10, 2024 by Ryan Womeldorf
This is a critical offseason for the Buffalo Sabres. Though the focus has been on the draft in recent years – and this year’s draft is pivotal for different reasons – they should be looking to the 2024 NHL Free Agency class to potentially make a difference.
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