Brightside Hockey – Page 2 – The Optimistic Kind of Hockey

Unbridled Optimism: A True Welcome Back to Brightside

September 2, 2016Leave a comment

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Welcome Back to the Optimistic Brightside, which includes forgiving Stan Bowman for trading Andrew Shaw. I’m gonna be better this year, I swear.

Majority owner of the Las Vegas NHL franchise Bill Foley announces George McPhee as the team's general manager during a news conference at T-Mobile Arena on July 13, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Las Vegas and What an Expansion Draft Means

September 2, 2016September 2, 2016Leave a comment

The Vegas Whatever Knights are coming to the league in the next year, and every team will lose a player (or more, if they need to protect more than the eight to ten that can be). Here’s how the Vegas Knights could turn out.

BUFFALO, NY - JUNE 24: during round one of the 2016 NHL Draft on June 24, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Beginner’s Guide to Hockey

August 5, 2016Leave a comment

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Being a Fan in the NHL is an easy thing. Here’s how.

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 21: Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates after the Blackhawks scored a goal against the St. Louis Blues in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 21, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/ Getty Images)

What If? First Overall Jonathon Toews

July 17, 2016Leave a comment

Jonathan Toews is one of the NHL’s best players and best centers, and he was taken third overall in the 2006 NHL Draft. But… What if he wasn’t? What if he was instead selected first by the St. Louis Blues, who in 2006 went with Colorado Avalanche second pairing defenseman Erik Johnson.

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18: Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings looks on during the game against the San Jose Sharks in Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 18, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anze Kopitar

What If? The 2005 Top Ten/First Round Redux

July 17, 2016July 17, 2016Leave a comment

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Redoing the 2005 NHL Draft’s first round – exploring how many stars came out of the draft and how many were left to the later rounds, or fell further than they should have – Anze Kopitar included

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 23: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in action against the New York Rangers 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)

What If? Sidney Crosby Wasn’t A Penguin

July 16, 2016Leave a comment

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What would happen if Sidney Crosby was instead won by one of the other three teams with three lottery balls – the New York Rangers, the Buffalo Sabres, or the Columbus Blue Jackets? We answer it. Also, what would happen if two lottery ball Chicago got him? Hint: No more Kane.

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 24: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the Florida Panthers skates against the New York Islanders in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Barclays Center on April 24, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders won the game 2-1 in double overtime to win the series four games to two. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

What If? Jaromir Jagr Didn’t Go to the KHL

July 16, 2016Leave a comment

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Jaromir Jagr is one of the best players to play in the NHL ever. In the 2008 season, he left for the KHL, and ever since his return, one of the biggest questions around him has been what would have happened if he didn’t leave. We answer it.