If you want to get into hockey, you may be looking for a team to root for.
Wisconsin doesn’t have an NHL team, so it would be hard to pick based on geography. Anyone who values their mental health shouldn’t choose the LA Kings as their team. Unfortunately, I’m already stuck in a toxic relationship with the team. That being said, Kings GM Rob Blake is ruining my life. Every year he makes the worst decisions at the trade deadline.
This year, he traded my king, Jonathan Quick. This was different from other trades because he wasn’t just my favorite player on the team, he was a fan favorite. Following this move, many fans took to Twitter to voice their outrage.
The NHL playoffs are the most exciting time of the year for hockey fans.
With high stakes, intense competition, and the best players in the world on display, it’s easy to see why the postseason is such a beloved part of the sport. However, there is one aspect of playoff hockey that leaves many fans and analysts dissatisfied: the overtime format.
Currently, NHL playoff overtime is played in a sudden-death format, with teams continuing to play until someone scores. While this can lead to some thrilling moments, it also creates a situation where games can drag on for hours, with players and especially fans becoming fatigued. Moreover, the sudden-death format tends to lead to conservative play, with teams often content to play it safe and have a defensive strategy waiting for the other team to make a mistake.
That’s why many analysts and fans are calling for adopting a 3-on-3 overtime followed by a shootout. Here’s why:
A breakdown of the New York Rangers’ first-round loss to the New Jersey Devils and what needs to change for future success.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are the most exciting time of year for hockey fans everywhere. The intensity is at its highest, and it’s the perfect time for teams to live up to their hype. This is especially true for the top Stanley Cup contenders.
Unfortunately for the New York Rangers, who were highly vetted Cup contenders, their playoff time was short lived after an embarrassing first-round loss to New Jersey Devils in Game 7.
The Stanley Cup playoffs are never without action, and now that the first round has officially come to a close, it’s time to give recognition to some of the best – and worst – moments.
Here are the winners and losers from the past two weeks.
But not literally, because that would be boring.
Sports from Madison, Wisconsin, and the world.
