THW Daily - Oilers Heading to Western Conference Final & Why Sabres Should Be All in on Brady Tkachuk
Also, the latest analysis from Los Angeles, why the Bruins should extend DeBrusk & more
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Kings Royal Report: Martin Necas & Coaching Changes
May 20, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
Welcome to the Kings Royal Report. Here we will discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the Los Angeles Kings. It will be a place to bring up recent reports, discuss prospects, brainstorm ideas, and break down the coming schedule. If you are looking for bold and creative ideas, you are in the perfect place! Now, let’s get to the good stuff!
Oilers Defeat Canucks 3-2 in Game 7, Will Meet Stars in West Final
May 21, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
When all was said and done, a memorable Western Canadian second round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs went to the Edmonton Oilers. On Monday, Edmonton came to Vancouver to face the Canucks and their supporters for Game 7 and, save a stressful flurry from the hosts very late, played a brilliant road playoff match, winning 3-2. As such, the Oilers have claimed the series 4-3 and move on to the Western Conference Final to contend with the number-one seeded Dallas Stars.
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Rangers Can Use Depth Scoring to Get Past Panthers
May 20, 2024 by Sam Henes
On May 16, the New York Rangers triumphed over the Carolina Hurricanes, thanks to a Herculean effort from Chris Kreider, who scored a natural hat trick in the third period to clinch the series and propel the Rangers into the Eastern Conference Final.
Hurricanes’ Waddell & Brind’Amour Host End-of-Season Presser Takeaways
May 20, 2024 by Zach Martin
The Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, May 20, held their end-of-season press conference at PNC Arena. Over the weekend, the team had two days’ worth of player interviews hearing from almost everyone on the roster (minus Martin Necas who was at the IIHF World Championship in Czechia). Monday gave the media a chance to talk to general manager Don Waddell and head coach Rod Brind’Amour for morethan 20 minutes to talk about the season, postseason, and what’s to come with roster building in the offseason. There was a lot discussed in the press conference. What stood out the most?
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Buffalo Sabres Need to Be All in on Brady Tkachuk
May 20, 2024 by Ryan Womeldorf
To say that the Buffalo Sabres are at a crossroads would be an understatement. After missing the playoffs for 14 years, the franchise is in “win now” mode like never before. That is why a major trade must happen, and it should be for Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk.
Bruins Need to Reward Jake DeBrusk’s Two-Way Play with a Contract Extension
May 20, 2024 by Tommy Bennett
Now that their season is over, the Boston Bruins’ offseason work is just beginning. General Manager Don Sweeney has cash to spend this summer – with $22 million at his disposal. He has key decisions to make, primarily with restricted free agent goaltender Jeremy Swayman. However, other key players could return.
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