Every week in the Spring is another big week in hockey. This week, we saw a bunch of jerks move on to the conference finals and a prospect finesse his way into a contract. The World Championships are also starting this week and one country is particularly stacked. I also highlight a few potential additions to the Triple Gold Club.
Author: Blake Isaacs
Blake’s Takes: A Good Problem to Have
The NHL playoffs are in full swing and we saw the second round begin late last week. This week, I look at one of the NHL’s good problems, some interesting contract decisions and a name you need to know for the rest of the playoffs.
Blake’s Takes: The Mighty Have Fallen
This week, I take a look at the fall of both top-seeded teams.. I also highlight Steve Yzerman’s return to Hockey Town and some key playoff roster moves.
Blake’s Takes: Tampa is in Trouble
In this week’s edition of Blake’s Takes, I give my two cents on the impact of the Nikita Kucherov suspension and look forward at a potential playoff matchup. I also show some love to an unloved team and predict another award.
Blake’s Takes: Let’s Play the Lottery
For this week’s Blake’s Takes, we look at the effect of our lottery-bound teams will have on next season. I also make my next award prediction and examine one more unloved team.
Blake’s Takes: Highlight Goals and Major Milestones
Last week was a big one in the NHL. We saw Ovechkin reach another major milestone and the Lightning continue the quest for their next one. I also dive into the state of the Dallas Stars and predict another award.
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Blake’s Takes: The Playoffs are Coming
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.
Blake’s Takes: Fire Fights!
The end of the regular season is quickly approaching and there is a lot going on in the NHL This week’s takes look into the Flames transformation, a classic fight, and a Wild Card Race.
Blake’s Takes: Future Stars Edition
This week, we look to the future and shine a spotlight on a few emerging stars. Plus, another unloved team and a major milestone.
Blake’s Takes: John, Jakob & Jarome
After a crazy week in the NHL, we saw a superstar return to his old team, another jersey retirement, and a stupid contract extension.