Habs Mistakes Cost Them Dearly

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by Karine Hains - July 3, 2021July 3, 20210

The Canadiens had perhaps their worst start of the playoffs in this Game 3 but two things prevented it from being an unmitigated disaster, the timely timeout taken by Ducharme and the unwavering support of the crowd. Unlike in Vegas when the Habs took the lead over the locals, the Bell Centre crowd only got louder, chanting Price's name and letting him know they believed in him before launching into a "Go Habs Go" for the ages. Montreal finished the

Tampa Must Keep Goodrow and Coleman

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by Russ_Cohen - July 1, 20210

Tampa - - The Tampa Bay Lightning are up 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Final. The Montreal Canadiens are in trouble. Tampa is on the precipice of greatness. It’s hard to win consecutive Cups in this league. We all know that. The key to keeping this dynasty going is by

Lightning Center Ross Colton Plays An Important Role

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by Russ_Cohen - June 30, 2021June 30, 20210

Ross Colton was drafted in the fourth round in 2016. At that time you never know if a player drafted in the middle of the draft will play in the NHL. The hope is there and Al Murray and his staff have beaten the odds before, but still, there is

Well Coached Lightning Make a Statement

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by Russ_Cohen - June 29, 2021June 29, 20210

Tampa - - The Tampa Bay Lightning beat down the Montreal Canadiens 5-1 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Nikita Kucherov, who had an injury last series seems completely over it! He had two goals and an assist. “We have a system. A plan and we stick to it.

Andrei Vasilevskiy Will Be The Reason Tampa Can Win Again

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by Russ_Cohen - June 27, 20210

Andrei Vasilevskiy was drafted 19th overall in 2012. I had the pleasure of covering his first NHL game. That was against the Philadelphia Flyers and the Lightning got a 3-1 win. During that game, I noted that he sparked the team. “I was very nervous. In a couple of moments, I

Five Keys to The Canadiens Stanley Cup Playoffs Success

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by Karine Hains - June 27, 20210

The Canadiens’ run to the Stanley Cup has looked like a magical one, with things falling into place, piece by piece, and they are now within reach of the ultimate goal, Lord Stanley’s Cup. To get the fairy tale ending though, these five points will have to go the Canadiens’

Rod Brind’Amour is Staying in Carolina, So What’s Next?

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by Russ_Cohen - June 17, 2021June 17, 20210

Carolina Hurricanes general manager had a smile on his face and said the news all Canes fans wanted to hear. “We’ve reached a contract extension (three years) with Rod Brind’Amour. We truly believe we are heading in the right direction.” Brind’Amour is one of the best guys I’ve ever covered as a

Dylan Duke Plays Hockey the Right Way

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by Russ_Cohen - June 14, 2021June 14, 20210

Dylan Duke is a 2021 NHL Draft eligible player who was a top goal scorer with the NTDP this season. He was second to Sasha Pastujov in goals for the U18 squad with 29. That’s a nice year for a player who scores tough goals in the dirty areas and

Brooklyn Nets Injuries Could Derail Championship Hopes

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by Russ_Cohen - June 14, 20210

The Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks are knotted up 2-2, but the Nets' injuries may make it impossible for them to win the series. The Nets have now blown a 2-0 series lead, and Kyrie Irving is the latest to do down with an injury (sprained ankle and on crutches

2021 NHL Draft – – My Top 32 – – Version 3.0

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by Russ_Cohen - June 13, 2021July 14, 20210

Owen Power – Defense – Michigan - NCAA Matty Beniers – Center – Michigan - NCAA Brandt Clarke – Defense – Barrie - OHL William Eklund - Left Wing – Djurgarden - SHL Dylan Guenther – Right Wing - Edmonton - WHL Simon Edvinsson – Defense - Frolunda Jr.