Analysis of NHL playoff bubble teams, difficulty in finding sympathy for Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel, the hazards of Twitter and much more in today’s collection of hockey-blogging goodness.
GRANTLAND: Sean McIndoe lists his NHL trade deadline winners and examines this season’s playoff bubble teams.
It’s been a tough season for Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel.
THE SCORE: Justin Bourne finds it tough to feel sympathy for Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel over their treatment by the media.
FIVETHIRTYEIGHT: Neil Paine on how conventional and fancy stats evaluate this year’s NHL trade deadline.
THE HOCKEY WRITERS: Andrew Forbes looks at how Twitter on sports can become a haven for haters.
SECOND CITY HOCKEY: Satchel Price examines the Chicago Blackhawks cap space for next season.
SATHER ON WAIVERS: Suggesting some moves for the Rangers in 2016 if the salary cap doesn’t increase.
PENSION PLAN PUPPETS: Defending the performances of Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf from media criticism.
FOHS FARM REPORT: Scotty Wazz looks at how the Sabres have depleted their farm team this season.
GREATEST HOCKEY LEGENDS: Joe Pelletier notes the Florida Panthers aren’t the only team in NHL history forced to use three goalies in a game.
TUCKER HOCKEY: A fascinating graphic listing the greatest NHL teams of all time.