I had a lot of opinions this week: Braden Holtby’s decision to skip the Capitals’ White House ceremony, the playoff format, and an award prediction. 1. Braden Holtby Declines White House Invite In the age of athlete empowerment, the NHL has continued to drag behind the other three major leagues. Braden Holtby’s actions this week … Continue reading "Blake’s Takes: The Playoffs are Coming"