NHL Playoff Morning Papers (Friday Edition): Canucks pull it out late, Jagr likes Edmonton, Phoenix’s troubles and Jeff Carter played with separated shoulder

2nd Round Playoff Matchups Eastern Conference Boston Bruins (1) versus Carolina Hurricanes (6) Kevin Paul Dupont predicts the Bruins win in...

Conference Semifinal Score: Canucks/Hawks

The 2nd Round starts tonight.  If you missed the previews for the series that we did here they are; Detroit/Anaheim Vancouver/Chicago...

Vancouver Canucks – Chicago Blackhawks 2nd Round Playoff Preview

Editor’s note: Even-though this post is under my byline, please be aware that legendary Illegal Curve commentator Bob Roberts, has now...

Washington Capitals – Pittsburgh Penguins 2nd Round Playoff Preview

Finally, some good news for the NHL. Not since Sports Illustrated ran their infamous cover (“Why the NHL is Hot, and...

Late Night Links: Coyote Ugly

Eric Duhatschek unveils his second round picks.  I made all of my picks on the IC Radio Show tonight which will...

Boston Bruins – Carolina Hurricanes 2nd Round Playoff Preview

It is hard to believe that a series featuring the number one ranked team in the Eastern Conference will be completely...

Detroit Red Wings – Anaheim Ducks 2nd Round Playoff Preview

The Numbers: This is the fifth series between these teams in the seven post season appearances for Anaheim.     Playoffs Goals/GM GA/GM PP Pct....

On the Beat: Lamoriello wants Sutter back and MVP nominations are out

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon: Special teams play may decide the Wings/Ducks series.  It most certainly will.  I...

Bylsma named Penguins head coach; he’s no longer ‘interim’

From the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Dan Bylsma no longer is the Penguins’ interim coach. He got the job on a permanent...

What everyone but Devils and Rangers fans should be hoping for

I know the Tri-State area has two big game sevens to focus on tonight, but honestly, if you aren’t a Devils/Rangers...