With the elimination of the Montreal Canadiens from the playoffs last week, Canada will extend its streak to 20 NHL seasons without a Stanley Cup. But Canadian hockey fans might have a mild rooting interest in the outcome of the Stanley Cup Final in favor of the New York Rangers. If the Los Angeles Kings win, […]
If you read the North American sports media — Sportsnet, CBC, THN, USA Today, CBS, ESPN — you’ve heard that Henrik Lundqvist may as well go on vacation; this year’s Stanley Cup already belongs to the Los Angeles Kings. My quick scan showed 12 of 14 hockey media types picking the Kings to beat the New York […]
If you read the North American sports media — Sportsnet, CBC, THN, USA Today, CBS, ESPN — you’ve heard that Henrik Lundqvist may as well go on vacation; this year’s Stanley Cup already belongs to the Los Angeles Kings. My quick scan showed 12 of 14 hockey media types picking the Kings to beat the New York […]
Three days ago, the Chicago Blackhawks were staring down a 3-1 deficit against the mighty Los Angeles Kings and the prospect of an end to their quest for back-to-back Stanley Cups (and a third title in five years). Two tenacious wins later, though, and Chicago’s odds are looking much better. They face a Game 7 at home Sunday night for […]
Three days ago, the Chicago Blackhawks were staring down a 3-1 deficit against the mighty Los Angeles Kings and the prospect of an end to their quest for back-to-back Stanley Cups (and a third title in five years). Two tenacious wins later, though, and Chicago’s odds are looking much better. They face a Game 7 at home Sunday night for […]
