Analysis of the Stanley Cup playoffs, a possible CapGeek replacement, the Oiler’ offseason thus far and much more in your NHL Blog Beat.
GRANTLAND: Sean McIndoe has his NHL Conference Finals preview.
BLUESHIRT BANTER: Joe Fortunato hates his love for Game Sevens.
THE PEERLESS PROGNOSTICATOR: For the Washington Capitals, everything changed this season except for the ending.
FIVETHIRTYEIGHT.COM: Nate Silver presents “The Roy Awards For the Best NHL Playoff Goaltending Performances.”
PUCK DADDY: Greg Wyshynski interviews the founder of “GeneralFanager.com, a potential replacement for the dearly-departed CapGeek.com. Josh Cooper interviews filmmaker Mark Greczmiel, who is making a documentary of the California Golden Seals.
WINGING IT IN MOTOWN: Where in the World is Mike Babcock?
COPPER & BLUE: Alan Hull on the remarkable changes within a month for the Edmonton Oilers.
ST. LOUIS GAME TIME: A Blues fan has tempered expectations regarding the club’s potential offseason changes.
NHLNUMBERS.COM: Cam Lewis examines what the salary-cap hit of this year’s Team Canada IIHF World Championships roster would be.
DOBBER HOCKEY: Chris Pudsey does some offseason bargain hunting.
FOHS FARM REPORT: Scotty Wazz on the AHL’s re-alignment.