THW Daily - Rangers Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Panthers & How Utah Can Approach 2024 Draft
Also, why the Blues should explore a trade with the Senators for Brady Tkachuk & more
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Nasher’s Heatwave Arena: Where Hockey Dreams Come True
May 26, 2024 by Mark Scheig
Andrew Telfer has done a lot of things for the sport of hockey in his time. Nasher’s list of accolades spans everything from being a leading NHL gamer and streamer to a social media influencer to being an NHL esports broadcaster. He’s even signed an apparel and equipment deal with Bauer. But on Saturday, Nasher may have accomplished one of his biggest things yet. In the Columbus suburb of Plain City, he and his team held the grand opening of Heatwave Arena.
Wennberg Overtime Hero as Rangers Beat Panthers 5-4 in Game 3
May 26, 2024 by Matthew Zator
In a back-and-forth affair, the New York Rangers beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime to take a 2-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference Final. After a video review, it was determined that Alex Wennberg was the hero after he redirected it past Sergei Bobrovsky with what appeared to be his glove.
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Blues Should Explore Trade for Brady Tkachuk
May 26, 2024 by Stephen Ground
The St. Louis Blues haven’t played hockey for 39 days, forced to watch the playoffs from the sidelines. But that means that offseason speculation about their future is in full swing. And this week, in an appearance on 101 ESPN Radio, Blues’ beat reporter Jeremy Rutherford teased about a possible trade connection between the Blues and the Ottawa Senators.
Maple Leafs Getting a Competitive Edge with Cowan & Minten
May 26, 2024 by The Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Brad Treliving has a busy summer ahead. The team has now settled on Craig Berube as their new head coach. Now, he gets to form his own group of associate coaches, which leaves Treliving to focus on upgrading the Maple Leafs roster for next season.
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Utah 3-Round 2024 NHL Mock Draft
May 25, 2024 by Cooper Krigbaum
It’s that time of year again when rumors will swirl, and nobody other than the San Jose Sharks know who they’re drafting at the 2024 NHL Draft. That’s because Macklin Celebrini will be taken first overall and wear teal and black in the Bay Area. While that’ll be an easy pick for mock drafts, guessing general manager Bill Armstrong’s selection will be challenging as he’s always flying under the radar, throwing curveballs constantly. Drafting Logan Cooley, Dmitri Simashev, and Daniil But are just a few examples, but the list goes on and on.
4 Reasons the 2023-24 Oilers Are Different From Previous Teams
May 26, 2024 by Mike Fink
The common criticism of the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl era Edmonton Oilers has been that they are good but not great. They have a top-heavy roster that can get them to the playoffs but not get them over the hump and win the Stanley Cup. They are now only seven wins away from doing just that.
More stuff from THW and around the NHL:
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Philadelphia Flyers - Flyers’ Path to Trading Up in the 2024 NHL Draft
NHL News & Rumors - Oilers, Lightning, Canucks, Penguins
From TSN - Flames D Okhotiuk signs two-year deal with CSKA
From Sportsnet - Sweden downs Canada in bronze-medal game at world hockey championship
From ESPN - David Pastrnak, Czechia win world championship on home ice
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