May 2016 – Brightside Hockey

No Scrubs … Stanley Cup Finals Game 1

in Game One of the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Consol Energy Center on May 30, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

May 31, 2016

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The Penguins were able to best the Sharks defense and win 3-2, taking a 1-0 series lead. How can each team improve?

Stanley Cup Finals Preview

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 29: Brenden Dillon #4 of the San Jose Sharks skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Consol Energy Center on March 29, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Matt Kincaid/Getty Images)

May 30, 2016

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Before the Finals start, lets take a look at the two contenders. Who will take the Cup?

Offseason Priorities: New York Rangers

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 23: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers reacts after a second period goal by Bryan Rust #17 of the Pittsburgh Penguins (not pictured) in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on April 23, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

May 30, 2016

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The Rangers fell out of the playoffs early against the Penguins. What path will they walk now?

Offseason Priorities: Detroit Red Wings

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 11: Petr Mrazek #34 of the Detroit Red Wings readies himself prior to the start of the second period during the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 11, 2014 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

May 29, 2016

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The Red Wings exited in the first round again. Are they doomed to fall?

Offseason Priorities: Boston Bruins

MONTREAL, QC - JANUARY 19: Zdeno Chara #33 (left) Brad Marchand #63 (centre) and Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins (right) have a discussion during the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on January 19, 2016 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Boston Bruins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

May 28, 2016

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The Bruins had an excellent offense but failed defensively. How can they fix that going forward?

What If? The Blackhawks Acquire Steven Stamkos

during Game Six of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on June 15, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.

May 28, 2016

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If Steven Stamkos doesn’t re-sign in Tampa, what should the Blackhawks consider doing to get him?

What If? The Blackhawks Trade Joel Quinneville

during Game Three of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on June 8, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.

May 28, 2016

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Joel Quenneville made the mistake of rolling Roszival nearly constantly. Would it be a mistake to trade him?

Offseason Priorities: Carolina Hurricanes

in the second period at American Airlines Center on December 8, 2015 in Dallas, Texas.

May 27, 2016

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The Hurricanes were an underrated team throughout much of the year before trading some of their best players. What will it take to elevate their game?

He Touched the Butt … Eastern Conference Final Game 7

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 26: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate by holding the Prince of Wales Trophy after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Final with a score of 2 to 1 during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on May 26, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Matt Kincaid/Getty Images)

May 27, 2016

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Sidney Crosby touched the trophy after the Penguins defeated the Lightning to move on to the SCF. Will the Sharks have luck on their side?