Brightside Hockey – Page 4 – The Optimistic Kind of Hockey

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 26: Frans Nielsen #51 of the New York Islanders celebrtaes his goal at 5:26 of the third period against the Calgary Flames at the Barclays Center on October 26, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Offseason Priorities: New York Islanders

June 12, 2016Leave a comment

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The Islanders were the first out of the second round. What do they change to advance next year?

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 27: Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks kneels next to the goal after a game against the Nashville Predators of Game Seven of the Western Conference First Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Honda Center on April 27, 2016 in Anaheim, California. The Nashville Predators defeated the Anaheim Ducks 2-1. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Offseason Priorities: Anaheim Ducks

June 7, 2016Leave a comment

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The Ducks were looking to be contenders again this postseason, but ran into Bruce Boudreau’s kryptonite in Game 7s. Who will coach the Ducks next year, and can they fix this team?

SAN JOSE, CA - JUNE 06: Martin Jones #31 of the San Jose Sharks allows a goal to Ian Cole #28 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first period of Game Four of the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Final at SAP Center on June 6, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

All I Do Is Win … Stanley Cup Finals Game 4

June 7, 2016Leave a comment

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The Sharks are blowing it. Can the Penguins win this series in Five?

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 27: Andrew Shaw #65 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates a third period goal against the Anaheim Ducks in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center on May 27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Offseason Priorities: Chicago Blackhawks II: The Search for Shaw

June 5, 2016Leave a comment

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You know when you have a favorite player, and you want more than anything for that player to stay with your favorite team? This is the player, the Blackhawks are the team. Presenting the case for the Blackhawks to re-sign Andrew Shaw. It’s for more than the team, it’s for the city, the fans, the players, for everyone who loves the Blackhawks.

SAN JOSE, CA - JUNE 04: Joel Ward #42 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates his goal with Brent Burns #88 and Marc-Edouard Vlasic #44 against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in Game Three of the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Final at SAP Center on June 4, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Fight the Power … Stanley Cup Finals Game 3

June 5, 2016Leave a comment

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The Sharks fought the power-ful Penguins and took a 3-2 OT win. Can they make a resurgence against San Jose’s Public Enemy Sidney Crosby?

SUNRISE, FL - DECEMBER 10: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the Florida Panthers is congratulated after scoring a goal during a game against the Washington Capitals at BB&T Center on December 10, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Offseason Priorities: Florida Panthers

June 4, 2016Leave a comment

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The Panthers are a team on the rise, but were stunted by the Islanders in six games (if Pittsburgh loses the SCF, guess who’s the playoff loser). What can they do to continue climbing?

at the Wells Fargo Center on March 7, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Foreseeable Future of Hockey: Top Five

June 3, 2016Leave a comment

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There are some teams ready for the future. Here, I present and argue for my top five. And yes, the Hawks are one of them.

Offseason Priorities: Philadelphia Flyers

June 3, 2016Leave a comment

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The Flyers exited the playoffs in six games. What can they do to set up for their brighter future?

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 09: Thomas Vanek #26 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars in the second period at American Airlines Center on January 9, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Offseason Priorities: Minnesota Wild

June 2, 2016Leave a comment

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The Wild finished disappointed after losing to the Stars in 6 games. What should they do to try and go further next year?

PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 01: Phil Kessel #81 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with teammates after scoring a second period goal against Martin Jones #31 of the San Jose Sharks (not pictured) in Game Two of the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Consol Energy Center on June 1, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Matt Kincaid/Getty Images)

Kanye … Stanley Cup Finals Game 2

June 2, 2016Leave a comment

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The Pens beat the Sharks in OT after a long goalie battle, to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the Series. What can the Sharks do to get back in it?

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