Stan Fischler shares his thoughts from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, including why the Leafs lost again, which teams look the best and so much more.

In a jam-packed Friday column, Stan Fischler looks at the Islanders' coaching search, breaks down the remaining playoff teams, Sidney Crosby, the Arizona Coyotes, Darnell Nurse, Cale Makar, Vladimir Tarasenko, Shane Wright and much, much more.

Stan Fischler looks at the rise of third-stringers making an appearance – and a positive impact – in the playoffs. Plus, he breaks down some things to think about this weekend, the USHL playoffs, Toronto's lack of production from a big-name star and more.

Stan Fischler looks back at how Joe Primeau led the Toronto Maple Leafs to a fourth Stanley Cup in five years in the early 1950s, but still didn't manage last long with the organization.

Stan Fischler shares his playoff predictions from around the league in only the way the Mave can. Plus, he gets some help from Chico Resch, Adam Graves and USHL commissioner Bill Robertson.

Stan Fischler looks at a pair of Florida-based powerhouses, Jeff Blashill, the Jack Adams award, the underrated Pittsburgh Penguins, the Vegas Golden Knights, officiating and much more.

Stan Fischler looks back at how some mid-1940s acquisitions helped the Toronto Maple Leafs find success.

Stan Fischler talks about the Florida Panthers; shares a chat with Kevin Weekes; gives thoughts on Guy Lafleur; why the Wings should keep Jeff Blashill; tidbits about Mike Bossy and Pat LaFontaine and much more.

Stan Fischler shares thoughts about teams around the league; a comparison between Austin Matthews and Rick Vaive; the Ottawa Senators; Mike Bossy; Pat LaFontaine and much more.

Stan Fischler looks at how the underdog 1947 Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup, and how lessons from that year can be a case for inspiration for the modern day team that's looking to finally end its playoff drought.

Stan Fischler looks at the NHL's playoff race, Ryan Getzlaf, Mike Bossy, Sidney Crosby, Donald Fehr, Alexis Lafreniere, the Edmonton Oilers, Pat Lafontaine, and much much more.

Stan Fischler looks at the work of one of hockey's first and most famous cartoonists, Willard Mullin, who specialized in fantastic drawings of goaltenders.

These are unexpected times we are experiencing in the 2021-22 model of the NHL. Stan Fischler looks at that, Roman Josi's incredible play, Don Granato, why every playoff contender should be worried and so much more.

The time has come to put Connor McDavid and Leon Draiisaitl in perspective, writes Stan Fischler. Fischler looks at that, the Ottawa Senators, Anaheim Ducks, Florida Panthers, analytics and much more.

Stan Fischler looks at how the New York Rangers moved through the struggles of trying to ice a competitive team during World War II.

Stan Fischler shares thoughts on Connor McDavid, NHL goaltender injures, Eugene Melnyk, the Detroit Red Wings thanks his supporters and much, much more.

With some help from his friends, Stan Fischler looks at how some of the top contenders will fare down the stretch run, the loss of a New York hockey staple, how train rides kept hockey teams close in the past and so much more.

Stan Fischler discusses goaltending in Toronto and Edmonton, the Vegas Golden Knights, Jonathan Toews, the connection between Evgenii Dadonov and Red Kelly, Pete DeBoer and much, much more.

Stan Fischler looks at recent development in women's hockey; the top contenders after the trade deadline; stories about Scotty Bowman; the Toronto Maple Leafs; the Carolina Hurricanes; and Hampus Lindholm's impact is broken down.

Regarded as the Royal Family of Canadian sport, the Toronto-born quartet was a force you didn't want to mess with in the early days of the NHL. Stan Fischler looks back at one of hockey's most famous families.

Stan Fischler looks at some early trades around the league, a couple of young goaltenders making noise, the LA Kings and more. Plus, the final segment with John Forslund is included and David Kolb shares another scouting report.

This week on Bluelines, Stan Fischler looks at three of hockey's most controversial topics: fighting, the shootout and officiating. Plus, he discusses Auston Matthews, the Florida Panthers, Jean Potvin, John Forslund and more.

Was there ever a tougher, more competent National Hockey League team than the Toronto Maple Leafs following the end of World War II? At one point, they weren't afraid to scuffle with anyone, writes Stan Fischler.

Stan Fischler looks at what attrition can do to an NHL team, the play of Auston Matthews, the Vancouver Canucks, Claude Giroux, the Quad City Mallards and shares another story from John Forslund.