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STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS  

You gotta love it.

The Stanley Cup playoffs are the best in all of professional sports. Here is a short piece stating why that statement is a fact.

The best NHL players who never got to taste championship glory.

Hockey in general is an extremely entertaining sport. Throw in the want and desire for a championship, and you get an extremely gritty, fast, and fun game to watch.

Who will win in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs?

Another great NHL is over and the Ducks have the Stanley Cup. However, low ratings suggest that few in the United States really care. Here are some ways the NHL can grow in the United States.

In no particular order, are the Top Ten Best Things About Sports in Denver.

A preview of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs and end of season awards, with seedings based on standings as of April 14, 2006.

The Stanley Cup is one of the most prestigious awards in North American sports. It is also one of the oldest with a strong tradition dating back to 1892.

Round one predictions for the NHL Eastern Conference Playoffs

A short description of the Stanley Cup Finals and what it takes to get there. Also, a basic overview of the game itself. Be prepared to watch! Or at least to nod knowingly when your co-workers discuss last nights' game.

This is about as real as it gets: Facing elimination, tie up a score with 34 seconds left and play through 2 overtime periods and half of a third before learning you'll live to play again? Yeah, that's real.

A Post-Season recap of the first three rounds, with a Stanley Cup Final preview, between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Edmonton Oilers.

A short history lesson on the Stanley Cup

North Carolina remains abuzz following the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup heroics.

Recently the Stanley Cup playoffs broke records of low attendance, bad television ratings, and showcased the worst TV package sales in all of sports.

A shootout vs. a never-ending overtime.

An article discussing the first round series for the Western Conference in the upcoming NHL playoffs.

An overview of the first round of Eastern Conference for the NHL Playoffs.

As the NHL reaches midseason, here are the biggest stories to come out of the league from the first half of the season- from outdoor games to lengthy suspensions.

It's time to freeze those pucks and sharpen those skates. The NHL is back. Which teams to watch, which teams to ignore, and predictions on who may be hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup at the end of the season? From the top teams to the bottom feeders, we'll look at all 30 teams.

It's time to freeze those pucks and sharpen those skates. The NHL is back. Which teams to watch, which teams to ignore, and predictions on who may be hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup at the end of the season? From the top teams to the bottom feeders, we'll look at all 30 teams.

It's time to freeze those pucks and sharpen those skates. The NHL is back. Which teams to watch, which teams to ignore, and predictions on who may be hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup at the end of the season? From the top teams to the bottom feeders, we'll look at all 30 teams.

It's time to freeze those pucks and sharpen those skates. The NHL is back. Which teams to watch, which teams to ignore, and predictions on who may be hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup at the end of the season? From the top teams to the bottom feeders, we'll look at all 30 teams.

It's time to freeze those pucks and sharpen those skates. The NHL is back. Which teams to watch, which teams to ignore, and predictions on who may be hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup at the end of the season? From the top teams to the bottom feeders, we'll look at all 30 teams.

The NHL is back for another season and once again games are being shown on Versus. Why doesn't the NHL move to the USA Network? It's the best situation for everybody involved.

Here are five great places in and around Denver to catch all of your sports action.

These are the top squads from the world of the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college basketball, and college football.

The Southeast Division is always the weakest of the Eastern Conference, but in the past two years, there have been two Stanley Cup Champions from this division.

The Detroit Red Wings in my mind was the only team in the NHL that could match up with the Anaheim Ducks.

It's time to freeze those pucks and sharpen those skates. The NHL is back. Which teams to watch, which teams to ignore, and predictions on who may be hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup at the end of the season? From the top teams to the bottom feeders, we'll look at all 30 teams.

It's time to freeze those pucks and sharpen those skates. The NHL is back. Which teams to watch, which teams to ignore, and predictions on who may be hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup at the end of the season? From the top teams to the bottom feeders, we'll look at all 30 teams.

It's time to freeze those pucks and sharpen those skates. The NHL is back. Which teams to watch, which teams to ignore, and predictions on who may be hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup at the end of the season? From the top teams to the bottom feeders, we'll look at all 30 teams.

It's time to freeze those pucks and sharpen those skates. The NHL is back. Which teams to watch, which teams to ignore, and predictions on who may be hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup at the end of the season? From the top teams to the bottom feeders, we'll look at all 30 teams.

It's time to freeze those pucks and sharpen those skates. The NHL is back. Which teams to watch, which teams to ignore, and predictions on who may be hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup at the end of the season? From the top teams to the bottom feeders, we'll look at all 30 teams.

It's time to freeze those pucks and sharpen those skates. The NHL is back. Which teams to watch, which teams to ignore, and predictions on who may be hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup at the end of the season? From the top teams to the bottom feeders, we'll look at all 30 teams.

It's time to freeze those pucks and sharpen those skates. The NHL is back. Which teams to watch, which teams to ignore, and predictions on who may be hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup at the end of the season? From the top teams to the bottom feeders, we'll look at all 30 teams.

In the movie "Bruce Almighty" Bruce admits he likes the Sabres' chances in the playoffs because the coach prays a lot. Maybe Buffalo's head coach Lindy Ruff has followed this strategy

Since the regular season started Buffalo has lost to only two opponents, the Atlanta Thrashers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Both teams are in the best of the conference.

Last Tuesday the Pens came to a deal that will keep the team in Pittsburgh. This is the best thing for all parties.

Projected points and standings within the Northwest Division.

You might think that knowing before their last game even started they had won the National Hockey League's Pacific Division Title for the first time in their history would have given the Ducks a cavalier attitude about their regular season finale on April 7.

A preview of the 2006-07 Central Division, and projected points and standings.

A preview of all 5 teams within the Pacific Division and how they fair up to each other. Projected points and standings in the division.

I have been a Boston Bruins fan for the past 15 or 16 seasons in which time I have seen some great players come and go. I have taken a look back at some of my favorite players over this span - from the obvious to the obscure.

Championship season elevates Michigan's second-largest city into national spotlight.

A run down of the sixteen teams in the hunt for this years Stanley Cup.

An article looking at the series match up between the Detroit Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins as they attempt to win the Stanley Cup.

Remember when Ottawa joined the NHL as an expansion team in 1992? Probably not. Who even played for them? Laurie Boschman was the first team captain. In the first season the Senators won 10 games out of 84!

Who is most likely to take home the coveted trophy this year in the NHL?

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Both teams had strong regular season records. They are both in the finals because they are physical fore-checking teams who have strong defensive oriented systems.

Have the tables turned in this rematch of last year's first round series? Can Crosby carry his team to the promise land, as owner and mentor Mario Lemieux did seventeen years ago?

Up 3-1 in the series the Canadiens look to follow in Pittsburgh's footsteps and move to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Capitals and their record setting young star Alex Ovechkin ride a major hot streak into the Stanley Cup playoffs. But the Flyers own young core could be poised to cool them off.

The Red Wings' parade route as been announced for the 2008 Stanley Cup Championship! Includes route and important weather information for Wings' parade day.

The Devils and Rangers continue their arch-rivalry with another playoff showdown. Can the Devils start one more Stanley Cup run, or is it the Rangers turn?

Philadelphia crushed their biggest nemesis and division rival from across the river, the New Jersey Devils, on April 4th to secure a playoff berth with just one game remaining in the regular season.

A new chapter will be written in the story of one of the fiercest rivalries in professional sports. The Habs and Bruins are set to battle yet again.

Review of Dallas Mav's playoff history since 2006 NBA Finals

Many experts have picked the Sharks as the team that will hoist the cup this year. Can they shake off past failures to reach the ultimate prize this spring?

An overview of the Wheeling Nailers East Coast Hockey League team.

Sidney Crosby is one step closer to his first Stanley Cup. Will Sean Avery and the Rangers ruin his dream?

Two Western Conference heavyweights collide, with the winner going on to play for the Stanley Cup

Dominik Hasek is regarded as one of the best goalies to have ever lived. Now after winning his second Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings, Hasek has called it quits.

The Stanley Cup is the cherished goal.

Marián Hossa was a critical part to the Pittsburgh Penguin's run to the Stanley Cup finals this past season, but now he is the most sought after unrestricted free agent in the National Hockey League.

Politics in politics and sport.

A brief statement about gender bias in sports.

The Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3 are the Big Three when it comes to video games. They're not your only option, though. The original Xbox and PS2 have more than enough life left in them.

One of the greatest intercity rivalry in all of sports, Boston and New York, is littered with memorable moments.

This is an article on the top sports team of 2007.

This time I am inducting Ed Belfour into the Sports Section's Oldies But Goodies Hall of Fame. He is 42 and one of the oldest active NHL goalies.

Philadelphia major sports teams have gone almost 25 years without winning a championship. Find out the true reason why.

a quick description of the NHL eastern conference and my picks for the playoffs.

The Blackhawks are looking to bring a cup home sometime soon.

With the 2007-08 NHL Season coming around the corner, it is time to reflect on what happened last season and then see what will most likely happen this season.

Flyers choose New Jersey native James van Riemsdyk in the first round of the NHL draft.

Why are Atlantans so blase' about pro sports?

The St. Louis Blues don't want to be left out of the playoff race again this season. They have made the moves during the off-season they believe will get them where they want to be next season.

Addition of Kariya, Tkachuk, and Jackman have fans optimistic.

The National Hockey League's free agency signing period is only twenty four hours old, and the Buffalo Sabres are already being picked apart

If we could revive gladiating, would you watch?

Growing up in the 70s in the city of Pittsburgh was a great time for sports fans, but it countered the rough environment of business and social pessimism that depressed an entire region.

The most unusual happenings in sports.

We examine the best goalies in the NHL.

It's no secret that I'm a huge sports fan, but not everything about sports is great. Here are some of the things I really hate.

The NHL returned to the ice Wednesday, October 5, much to the delight of deprived hockey fans around the country. After a 485-day drought, all 30 NHL teams were back in action to kick off what appears to be the most exciting season in years.

A band wagon fan is someone that only recognizes their team when they are winning. This type of fan seems to forget about the team that they root for when the team starts to lose, or not play as good as they are when the fan starts to root for them.

This is an article that looks at what the Colorado Avalanche face during the offseason. They have a large amount of free agents to re-sign and a new General Manager taking over the team's day-to-day operations.

There was a time when I looked forward to this time of year. These days, I could care less if the NBA were to fold entirely.

As expected, the Buffalo Sabres have been the Eastern Conference team to beat in the young NHL season. The Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars have surprised the experts by being just as hot out West.

Until the Devils find another hall-of-famer goaltender, NHL fans will not have to see the green and red in the finals.

Each one gives us blood, excitement, and highlights, but which sport would emerge victorious in a head-to-head matchup?

Congratulations to the Eastern Conference Champions, the Ottawa Senators!

A huge blow to the dwindling playoff hopes of the New York Rangers.

My predictions for the western playoffs.

The top NHL hockey players up for grabs in this year's free agent market.

Here is a look at the ten greatest moments in Washington Capitals history.

God Bless America has been recorded many times. Here's some of the best.