Brightside Hockey – Page 5 – The Optimistic Kind of Hockey

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 22: Jonathan Quick #32 of the Los Angeles Kings reacts in goal during a 6-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks to lose the series during Game Five of the Western Conference First Round in the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center on April 22, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Offseason Priorities: Los Angeles Kings

June 1, 2016Leave a comment

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The Kings fell out of the playoffs after one win. Is it time to manage expectations going forward?

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

No Scrubs … Stanley Cup Finals Game 1

May 31, 2016Leave a comment

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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?

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)

Stanley Cup Finals Preview

May 30, 2016Leave a comment

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

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)

Offseason Priorities: New York Rangers

May 30, 2016May 30, 2016Leave a comment

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

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)

Offseason Priorities: Detroit Red Wings

May 29, 2016Leave a comment

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

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)

Offseason Priorities: Boston Bruins

May 28, 2016Leave a comment

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

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

What If? The Blackhawks Acquire Steven Stamkos

May 28, 2016Leave a comment

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

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

What If? The Blackhawks Trade Joel Quinneville

May 28, 2016Leave a comment

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

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

Offseason Priorities: Carolina Hurricanes

May 27, 2016Leave a comment

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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?

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)

He Touched the Butt … Eastern Conference Final Game 7

May 27, 2016Leave a comment

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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?

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