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Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images Maybe. Maybe not. Welcome to Friday, folks! Unlike last Friday, when we at least had the Providence Bruins involved, this Friday, we’re fully in “playoff spectator” mode. Fortunately, there is a Schadenfreude Special on tap for tonight, with the Maple Leafs limping into Florida to face the Panthers in Game 6 of their second-round … [Read more...] about Morning Skate: Ending

A player who has been beloved and maligned for being enormously talented and yet caught in a nightmare draft year. Let’s meet with Roger McQueen! Analysis: This is going to be a very weird draft. A good portion of the previously can’t miss players that would’ve likely had this Top 5 set in stone got hurt at various points throughout the season, and it’s left the consensus on … [Read more...] about 2k25 Draft Profiles: Are we wrong about Roger McQueen?

Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images This draft has a lot of good playmakers, but Jake O’Brien might be the best one of them all. Analysis This is a forward and center-heavy draft; one where the middle of the top 10 could go any number of ways thanks to the injury-laden talents throughout. There’s a world where after Michael Misa and Jimmy Hagens, Jake O’Brien goes 4th … [Read more...] about 2k25 Draft Profiles: Jake O’Brien is the one of the premiere playmakers of this draft

Photo by Dale Preston/Getty Images One of the best thinkers of the game in this draft comes from the QMJHL; Moncton’s Caleb Desnoyers! Analysis: Caleb Desnoyers is going to be the hope for a very lean year for the QMJHL, who may only have one or two players going in the first round. Thankfully, like most of the hopes that have rested on his shoulders this year; he’s … [Read more...] about 2k25 Draft Profiles: Caleb Desnoyers is a large, smart playmaker

Photo by RvS.Media/Monika Majer/Getty Images The playoffs in the NHL are going now, and the World Championships are about to get going in Stockholm/Herning! Just the Facts What is it?: The premiere annual international tournament of ice hockey featuring 16 of the highest ranked nations at the sport! When is it?: Tomorrow! Where is it?: Sweden and Denmark this year; … [Read more...] about 2025 IIHF World Championships PRIMER

Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images No room left for Providence. It is Wednesday, my dudes. The NHL playoffs rolled on last night, with two more second round series getting under way. In both of those series, the road teams won Game 1: Edmonton beat Vegas and Carolina beat Washington in OT. Tonight, Florida and Toronto will play Game 2 of their series, while Dallas … [Read more...] about Morning Skate: Runway

Photo by Robert Shaver/Bruce Bennett Collection/Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images A confusing broadcast brings disappointing results to Boston. In a broadcast that felt like Eric Andre had his fingerprints on it entirely by accident, the NHL did a live drawing of their NHL Draft lottery, and came away with the New York Islanders getting the 1st overall pick; and … [Read more...] about Bruins will pick 7th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft

Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images The Bruins are in the mix for the first overall pick, and thus we should get ready for the big day! Just the Facts The Time: 7pm EST The Place: In a studio in Secaucus, New Jersey Place to Watch: ESPN, SportsNet, TVA Sports The Odds as of 5/5/25 Chances of the First Overall Pick 1st - San Jose - 25.5% 2nd - Chicago - … [Read more...] about NHL Draft Lottery PREVIEW/LIVETHREAD