THW Daily - Stars Take 2-1 Series Over Oilers & Scott Arniel Introduced as Jets Head Coach
Also, a 2024 Mock Draft from our team of writers & more
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THW 2024 Mock NHL Draft Round 1: Our Writers Make Their Picks
May 27, 2024 by Peter Baracchini
It’s that time of year again. With the 2024 NHL Entry Draft about a month away, it’s time for the THW writing staff to make their picks in the annual mock draft.
Stars Outduel Oilers 5-3 in Game 3, take 2-1 Series Lead
May 27, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
Despite being the number one seed in the Western Conference, the road for the Dallas Stars hasn’t always been easy this postseason. On Monday night in Game 3 versus the Edmonton Oilers, Dallas proved its toughness and valor once again. After falling behind 2-0 in the first period in hostile territory, the Stars relied on their best players to perform a brilliant comeback and win 5-3, handing them a 2-1 advantage in the Western Conference Final.
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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Kampf, Holmberg, Timmins & Stolarz
May 27, 2024 by The Old Prof
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share three significant topics: how three Maple Leafs performed at the IIHF World Championships, the potential return of right-shot defenseman Conor Timmins next season, and the possibility of securing a reliable backup goaltender to support Joseph Woll.
Islanders Fans Shouldn’t Expect Flashy Offseason Despite Early Activity by Lamoriello
May 27, 2024 by Mike Fink
New York Islanders fans have grown accustomed to a quiet offseason. Usually, general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello addresses the public briefly at the end of the summer, if at all, and when he does, it’s uneventful.
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Jets’ Head Coach Scott Arniel Praises Youth & Analytics
May 27, 2024 by Connor Hrabchak
The Winnipeg Jets introduced Scott Arniel as the new head coach of the organization on Monday morning, and in his introductory press conference, he said all the right things. After stepping in for Rick Bowness, who guided the Jets to a 52-24-6 record a season ago, Arniel said he wants to remain a strong five-on-five team while improving drastically in the special teams department.
Elias Pettersson’s Hidden Injury & Canucks’ Playoff Exit
May 27, 2024 by The Old Prof
As the Vancouver Canucks went up three games to two against the Edmonton Oilers during both team’s second-round postseason series, it seemed they were poised to clinch the series. However, the Oilers rallied, winning two straight games to knock the Canucks out of the playoffs. One critical factor in the Canucks’ disappointing finish was the performance of one of their best players, Elias Pettersson, who was visibly not at full speed.
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NHL News & Rumors - Oilers, Canucks, Kings, Canadiens, Rangers
From TSN - Rangers' Trouba fined for elbowing Rodrigues
From Sportsnet - Why the Winnipeg Jets hired Scott Arniel as their next head coach
From ESPN - Dan Bylsma set to be named Seattle Kraken coach on Tuesday
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