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The Bruins have punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup final. And if Boston continues to play the way they have over the past two rounds, it might not matter who comes next.
NewsDoes sweeping the conference final help or hurt teams?
The Boston Bruins have been the class of the Eastern Conference this post-season, but history has shown that there truly isn't an advantage to teams that sweep a conference final.
NewsArmstrong, Sweeney, Waddell named GM of the Year finalists – who wins and who was snubbed?
Post-season success has helped the St. Louis Blues' Doug Armstrong, Boston Bruins' Don Sweeney and Carolina Hurricanes' Don Waddell land top-three in voting for the GM of the Year Award. Who wins? And which GMs were snubbed?
NewsWhere do the Carolina Hurricanes go from here?
After a remarkable run to the Eastern Conference final, the Canes are now faced with an uncertain future. Who will their goalies be next year and will they be able to fly under the radar again? We take a look at what decisions must be made over the summer in Raleigh.
NewsThe Hockey News’ People Of Power And Influence: No. 96 – Marie-Philip Poulin
We count down The Hockey News' Top 100 People of Power and Influence.
Esa Lindell locked up by Stars – what will other top RFA defensemen fetch?
The Stars inked Lindell to a six-year, $34.8-million deal, keeping an important piece of the team's puzzle around long term. After Lindell, who are the leading restricted free agent candidates moving forward?
From the Magazine
All-Access +Special K: Finnish sensation Kaapo Kakko is more than your run-of-the-mill second pick
The second-best player in the 2019 draft has No. 1 upside, and Kaapo Kakko is ready to step in right away and start scoring.
All-Access +2020 Sneak Peek: Less is more for future stud Guhle
Kaiden Guhle landed in the perfect spot in Prince Albert, where a stacked squad means he can develop slowly.
All-Access +1979 Draft Retrospective: Can’t-miss pick at every turn
From Bourque to Messier to Gartner – and many, many more – the 1979 NHL draft sparkled with future stars.
All-Access +Norris Trophy finally within reach for Flames’ underrated Mark Giordano
From junior through to the NHL, Mark Giordano has always slipped under the radar. Now 35, and having the best season of his career, he’s finally get his long-overdue recognition. And the Flames have a spot waiting just outside the dressing room for their first Norris Trophy winner.
All-Access +The 2019 Lightning have a lot in common with Tampa Bay’s 2004 champions
Star center? Check. Deadly wingmen? Check. Solid ‘D’? Check. Elite Russian goalie? Check. But there’s one key difference: this year’s edition is expected to win. Do the Bolts have the spark within to bring the city its first Cup in 15 years?
All-Access +From Bell Centre to Buffalo: Behind the scenes with the Winnipeg Jets
The path to an NHL championship is long and winding, and the Jets have a ways to go. But with Winnipeg on track to fulfill a certain prediction, THN’s trusty correspondent joins the team for a mid-season road swing. Despite only one win, the trip doesn’t disappoint. Through Montreal, Ottawa and Buffalo, the trek features everything from Wheeler’s legendary intensity and Maurice’s famed one-liners to artery-clogging press-box treats and a karma-conscious Uber driver.
All-Access +How the Philadelphia Flyers created a headline-making mascot and overnight sensation
It took less than 24 hours for Gritty to transform from abomination to obsession. But before that fateful day, there were months of planning – and four different kinds of eyebrows.
All-Access +The Russian Penguins: The bizarre and unforgettable partnership between the Penguins and CSKA Moscow
It was about the pucks and bucks, first and foremost, but lest we forget the acrobats, blood-soaked mascots and accidental on-ice sex acts. There’ll never be another partnership like the one between the Pittsburgh Penguins and CSKA Moscow, which changed Russian hockey forever.
All-Access +You Never Forget Your First: Oral History of USA’s 2004 World Junior Gold
The hockey world remembers Marc-Andre Fleury’s infamous own-goal, which handed the U.S. the title. For 55 minutes before that, though, it was a rollercoaster match. The key performers share their memories, triumphant and gut-wrenching, 15 years later.
All-Access +The First Word: Goaltenders defy all draft logic
Sergei Bobrovsky and Jordan Binnington have shown us that drafting goalies can be a total free-for-all in the NHL – more than any other position in the league.
All-Access +The Last Word: Put down the tape measure and pick skill over size
NHL teams are risk-averse when it comes to an early draft pick. But instead of ensuring a safe selection, they should ponder the small package slipping through their fingers.
All-Access +The Last Word: The NHL playoff format ain’t broke, so don’t fix it
The NHL playoff format isn’t perfect, but the rivalry showdowns are the best thing about the spring – even if they happen early.
Prospects
NewsAsk Me Anything: Which NHL team will make the boldest off-season moves?
Which team is most likely to make blockbuster deals this summer? Would the Devils consider Kakko over Hughes? And more.
News2019 Memorial Cup Preview: The insiders tell all
The major junior classic kicks off in Halifax on Friday, where the host Mooseheads will duke it out with Guelph, Prince Albert and Rouyn-Noranda. How do these teams stack up? We went to their CHL rivals to get the scoop on their strengths and weaknesses.
NewsProspect Need to Know: the final wrap of the season
With the Memorial Cup field set and the AHL playoffs down to four teams, it's time to wind down the list for the season. Who is left standing? We've got dispatches from a host of different development leagues.
Podcast
PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: Breaking down the Conference Finals, plus Kakko vs. Hughes
Has Kaapo Kakko solidified himself as a serious contender to go No. 1 at the NHL draft? Has Carolina finally met their match, or do they still have a chance to fight back and make the final? And more.
PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: is Ken Holland the solution in Edmonton?
Was Ken Holland the right hire as new Oilers GM? Who wins Game 7 between the Stars and Blues? And more.
PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: Who the heck is the Stanley Cup favorite now?
Who has the best chance at the Cup with so many favorites eliminated? Does the NHL need a summit on officiating? And more.
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