The Stanley Cup playoffs begin Saturday, launching the best time of the NHL season. Will Florida repeat? Is this finally Winnipeg's year? Will the fourth time be the charm for the Kings vs. Edmonton?
Excellent Stanley Cup preview, Helene. Ah yes, it brings back some fond memories of the good old days at the alma mater. Unfortunately, the sports section is now merely a shell of its once-great self. But I digress. I don't really follow the East, so I learned quite a bit from the preview. From what I know about the West, plus your always terrific stuff, I think whoever wins the West could very well win the Cup. And yes, great story about the guy who lost a bundle betting on the Lightning.
This is like the old days Helene. I remember emailing the Times sports editor and asking him to send you to Edmonton to cover the Kings playoff series. He did end up sending you so I was really happy about that but the end was near. Those were the good old days for sure. I think with home ice advantage this year and a much better team defense we have a chance to get deeper in the playoffs than anyone thinks. All our guys play a 200 foot game now and I think it shows. I’m excited for Kopi and Drew. ‘Nough said!
I love the predictions. And of course I love your picking the Kings. I hope this is finally our year to beat the Oilers. They have to stay out of the penalty box to make it happen. Every year we seem to have a first round upset so I’m going to pick one. I’m going to take Montreal over Washington. Can’t wait for it all to begin!
Excellent Stanley Cup preview, Helene. Ah yes, it brings back some fond memories of the good old days at the alma mater. Unfortunately, the sports section is now merely a shell of its once-great self. But I digress. I don't really follow the East, so I learned quite a bit from the preview. From what I know about the West, plus your always terrific stuff, I think whoever wins the West could very well win the Cup. And yes, great story about the guy who lost a bundle betting on the Lightning.
This is like the old days Helene. I remember emailing the Times sports editor and asking him to send you to Edmonton to cover the Kings playoff series. He did end up sending you so I was really happy about that but the end was near. Those were the good old days for sure. I think with home ice advantage this year and a much better team defense we have a chance to get deeper in the playoffs than anyone thinks. All our guys play a 200 foot game now and I think it shows. I’m excited for Kopi and Drew. ‘Nough said!
You are on my bucket list to watch a hockey game with me .
I love the predictions. And of course I love your picking the Kings. I hope this is finally our year to beat the Oilers. They have to stay out of the penalty box to make it happen. Every year we seem to have a first round upset so I’m going to pick one. I’m going to take Montreal over Washington. Can’t wait for it all to begin!
Helene… great stuff as usual.
I agree with you on all except:
Dallas will beat Colorado
Florida will beat Tampa Bay
Hope you’re right about the Kings!
4th times a charm???
Love your NHL playoff insights and predictions, Helene. Not an east coast guy but funny seeing Marchand in the playoffs and Boston not.
so true about Marchand!
I will just use what you wrote to appear to know the game