Daily Picks: Blackhawks will get big road win The Lightning and Blackhawks are set to open the Stanley Cup Final. (USATSI) Welcome to the Stanley Cup Final Daily Picks, where CBS hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz get you ready for every game every day of the final series and share their predictions for each. The buildup only has hours left before it gives way to actual hockey. It's only … [Read more...]
Blackhawks vs. Lightning Stanley Cup Preview: Who has the better coach?
Blackhawks vs. Lightning Stanley Cup Preview: Who has the better coach? Leading up to Wednesday's Game 1, Puck Daddy is previewing every facet of the Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning — on the ice and off the ice. CHICAGO The Chicago Blackhawks have not missed the playoffs since Joel Quenneville took over for Denis Savard in 2008-2009. Since then, … [Read more...]
LA Kings to teach players about domestic violence and drug abuse
LA Kings to teach players about domestic violence and drug abuse The Los Angeles Kings have seen two of their players publicly deal with domestic violence and drug issues during the last year. Because of this, general manager Dean Lombardi said the team will take the step of bringing in people outside the organization to educate its players about such problems. In October, defenseman Slava … [Read more...]
Joe Maddon pretends he’s not Lightning fan for sake of Chicago
Joe Maddon pretends he’s not Lightning fan for sake of Chicago Joe Maddon coached the Tampa Bay Rays for nine seasons before becoming the manager of the Chicago Cubs. During that time, his team did its part to support the other local sports clubs, including the Tampa Bay Lightning. So where do Maddon’s loyalties lie for the Stanley Cup Final between the Lightning and the Chicago … [Read more...]
Pass or Fail: Tampa Bay Lightning’s anti-visiting fan dress code
Pass or Fail: Tampa Bay Lightning’s anti-visiting fan dress code The Tampa Bay Lightning are playing another round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which means it’s time for another round of visiting teams discovering their unique dress code for high-end tickets buyers. The Bolts' ticket policy is two-fold. They restrict their ticket sales to certain Floridian zip codes, but this is a practice … [Read more...]
Blackhawks vs. Lightning Stanley Cup Preview: Who has the better aesthetics?
Blackhawks vs. Lightning Stanley Cup Preview: Who has the better aesthetics? Leading up to Wednesday's Game 1, Puck Daddy is previewing every facet of the Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning— on the ice and off the ice. ANTHEM SINGERS Cheering "The Star-Spangled Banner" at United Center has been a long-standing tradition for Blackhawks fans. From … [Read more...]
Blackhawks vs. Lightning Stanley Cup Preview: Who has the better goalie?
Blackhawks vs. Lightning Stanley Cup Preview: Who has the better goalie? Leading up to Wednesday's Game 1, Puck Daddy is previewing every facet of the Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning — on the ice and off the ice. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING This season marks Ben Bishop’s first foray into playoff action. Doesn’t seem right, does it? After being a finalist … [Read more...]
John Hynes hired by NJ Devils, becomes NHL’s youngest coach
John Hynes hired by NJ Devils, becomes NHL’s youngest coach John Hynes was born on Feb. 10, 1975. Patrik Elias was born on April 13, 1976. The former will coach the latter next season. Hynes, 40, will be announced at the next head coach of the New Jersey Devils at a Tuesday press conference, as the AHL Wilkes Barre-Scranton coach gets the big promotion from his former boss. He replaces Lou … [Read more...]
Kris Letang officially cleared for workouts after suffering concussion
Kris Letang officially cleared for workouts after suffering concussion Kris Letang has been cleared for workouts, according to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Thanks for the official word guys. Letang suffered a concussion after Shane Doan hit March 28. Considering Letang’s history with head-related issues his ability to work out again could be considered a bit of a milestone in his recovery from … [Read more...]
Eulogy: Remembering the 2014-15 New York Rangers
Eulogy: Remembering the 2014-15 New York Rangers (Ed. Note: As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, we're bound to lose some friends along the journey. We've asked for these losers, gone but not forgotten, to be eulogized by the people who knew the teams best: The bloggers and fans who hated them the most. Here is Michael Leboff, Rangers hater, Islanders writer at Lighthouse Hockey and the … [Read more...]