THW Daily - Week 28 NHL Power Rankings & Rangers Win 2023-24 Presidents' Trophy
Also, the Islanders clinched a playoff berth with a win over the Devils & more
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Islanders Clinch Playoff Berth With Win Over Devils
April 15, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
The New York Islanders have made it back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They earned their spot in this year’s competition thanks to a convincing 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night.Â
NHL 2023-24 Power Rankings: Week 28 – Finale
April 15, 2024 by Eugene Helfrick
Just like that, we are entering the final week of the 2023-24 NHL season. With play wrapping up for 16 teams by Apr. 18th, and the playoffs kicking starting on Apr. 20th, there’s going to be a short turnaround for the remaining 16 teams competing for the Stanley Cup as they jump back on the ice for Game 1.
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St. Louis Blues Must Consider Buyout This Summer
April 15, 2024 by Stephen Ground
On July 1, Doug Armstrong will have been general manager of the St. Louis Blues for 14 years. In that nearly decade and a half, he has found his way out of many difficult contracts, like the bad deals for Patrik Berglund and Vladimir Sobotka that he traded for Ryan O’Reilly, or the bad agreement the Blues had with Jori Lehtera, that he managed to unload in the Brayden Schenn trade. But he has always avoided one thing: the dreaded contract buyout.
Connor McDavid Gets His 100th Assist of the Season
April 15, 2024 by Jim Bay
In gaining an assist against the San Jose Sharks, Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers has notched his 100th assist of the 2023-24 season. It has been more than 30 seasons since any player has recorded 100 assists, last accomplished by Wayne Gretzky in the 1990-91 season.
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Edmonton Oilers: Ekholm and Bouchard Will Be Overlooked for the Norris Trophy, But They Shouldn't Be by Jim Parsons
Rangers Defeat Senators to Win 2023-24 Presidents’ Trophy
April 15, 2024 by Jim Bay
The New York Rangers defeated the Ottawa Senators on Monday (April 15) to win the Metropolitan Division and the Presidents’ Trophy for the best team in the NHL for the 2023-24 season.
Maple Leafs’ Injury Challenges and Playoff Prospects
April 15, 2024 by The Old Prof
As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for their final regular-season games against the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday and Wednesday, roster adjustments are underway due to injuries and strategic load management. In this edition of Maple Leafs news and rumors, I’ll report some of the latest updates regarding player availability.
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Colorado Avalanche - Avalanche Must Fix Goaltending Before it Sinks Title Chances
NHL News & Rumors - Ducks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Senators, Oilers
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From Sportsnet - Canucks' Thatcher Demko has chance to prove strength of mental game ahead of playoffs
From ESPN - Florida Panthers add president role to GM Bill Zito's duties
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