The Strangest One Of All

It's come to this. We've all waited nine six long months for the Stanley Cup to be presented and the Finals are just a day away....

After getting over the hurdles of the first round, the defending Cup champions looked as if they were going to be the team to beat in the...

A top team in the Eastern Conference with all the fire power, leadership, and depth in the world. A hiccup in goal the first series didn...

While the Boston Bruins celebrate and prepare for their second trip to the Stanley Cup in three years, there's some murmurs about wha...

On the verge of missing their first playoffs in forever, the Detroit Red Wings were able to actually get to the 7th game of the second ro...

Is there need for a change in San Jose?? After their second-round exit this season, you have to wonder if the cogs that are in place now ...

 From a top acquisition during the summer to a power play that went flat, the Rangers had the ups and downs this season, which a couple su...

The last Canadian team is out of the NHL playoffs and they extend the Stanley Cup drought for the nation to 20 years. Of course, this Sen...

Only got three right in the first round, which shows-- I know nothing. But I'll try again. ROUND 2  EASTERN CONFERENCE  (1) Pitt...

In a season that looked like it was lost in the first half of it, the Washington Capitals came back with a vengeance and should have been...

It was nine seasons since the Toronto Maple Leafs made the playoffs and they almost made a huge comeback when they came back from down th...

While it looked like they were primed to be a contender out of the West, the Anaheim Ducks met with the stalwart of the Western Conferenc...

While they kept it close with one of the Cup favorite, two OT losses and two blow-out shut-outs is what killed the New York Islanders hop...

Despite not getting swept, the St. Louis Blues lost four straight to eliminate them this playoff season by the same team that took them...

After making a big splash in the summer with two big free agents landing-- the stumble the Wild had at the start of the season and then b...

Even though the Senators helped them get to that 2nd-seed, the Montreal Canadiens may believe now that it was a trap, as the Sens handled...

In most cases, teams may dread a long layoff in the playoffs. It's too much time between series for them to get rusty to the game act...

Well, that was quick and unexpected. The Vancouver Canucks are the first team to shake hands in defeat as they were swept by the San Jose...

Everyone else is doing this, so why can't I?? Don't worry-- this will be quick and dirty. ROUND 1 EASTERN CONFERENCE (1) Pitt...

Part of me was pretty excited to see the Columbus Blue Jackets get into the playoffs. Of course, that was before the whole "Lumbus...