Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch Puts Himself in Elite Company With Another Cup Final Appearance – The Hockey Writers –

The Edmonton Oilers have made it back to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season against the same opponent, the Florida Panthers, but they’ll be looking to pick up a series victory this time around and win their first championship since 1990. With their second straight appearance, head coach Kris Knoblauch has put…

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Dallas Stars’ Western Conference Flame-out and the Signs That Were There – The Hockey Writers – Dallas Stars

We are three days and four sleeps removed from the Dallas Stars‘ disappointing and somewhat-surprising collapse and elimination in the Western Conference Final. The elimination itself isn’t necessarily surprising, but the fashion in which it took place is nothing less. No disrespect to these teams, but if it was the Minnesota Wild or the St….

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Remembering Jarome Iginla’s Heroic 2004 Stanley Cup Run with the Calgary Flames – The Hockey Writers – Calgary Flames

While all eyes turn to the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers as they prepare for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday in Edmonton, it’s also a moment to reflect on past playoff greatness. Not every legendary performance ends with a championship, but that doesn’t make it any less remarkable. In this post,…

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McDavid Injury Scare and Rumors Surrounding Panthers, Wild, Lightning – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid left practice early for the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, leading to questions about his health. Is there anything to be concerned about? Meanwhile, what is the injury situation for the Florida Panthers, and who will they be prioritizing signing this summer once the playoffs are over? Are the…

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