If one thing can be said of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals match-up of goaltenders it's this- no one expected these two (Chicago Blackhawks: Antti Niemi and Philadelphia Flyers: Michael Leighton) to be here. Cristobal Huet, the Hawks' multi-million dollar man with serious self-confidence issues was the team's starter up until midseason when the stellar rookie Niemi replaced … [Read more...] about BlackHawks Niemi wins Game 1 battle of Goaltenders
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Stanley Cup Finals: The Story Lines
The Stanley Cup Finals are only a day away, media day is over and we are getting antsy! We've already stated why the Blackhawks will win or lose, as well as the Flyers. We've already shared who the top 16 players to keep an eye on in the series are and yet we still can't stop talking about the Cup. What on Earth can we do? Another draft of sorts? Absolutely. By Peter … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Finals: The Story Lines
Stanley Cup Finals: Impact Player Draft
As much as we try to spread the word about the glorious sport of hockey, we know that more often than not our words fall on deaf ears. We preach about the game, the athletes, the history and the fans but rarely do we or does the game get an increase in followers. Well, now is the perfect time to jump in. by Peter Christian and Bryan Vickroy … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Finals: Impact Player Draft
Two Sides of the Coin: Philadelphia Flyers Edition
The Flyers have the underdog luck and momentum on their side. As a 7 seed that waited until the final seconds of the regular season to secure their playoff fate, they've been riding the lightning ever since. Their route to the Stanley Cup Finals was an unconventional one as they knocked off the Eastern Conference's #2 seed, #6 seed and #8 seed. Now they play a Chicago … [Read more...] about Two Sides of the Coin: Philadelphia Flyers Edition
Two Sides of the Coin: Chicago Blackhawks Edition
The Chicago Blackhawks are competing for the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1992 and looking for their first Stanley Cup Championship since 1961. Facing off against the Philadelphia Flyers will be no easy task, even with home ice advantage and the better regular season record. Of course, there is two sides to every coin and in this match-up it's no different as there are … [Read more...] about Two Sides of the Coin: Chicago Blackhawks Edition