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.
Opinions
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.
Blake’s Takes: Trade Deadline Edition
This week’s Blake’s Takes dives into Matt Duchene’s run in Ottawa and the impact of both trades. I also take a look into the hit that earned Connor McDavid his first suspension and another jersey retirement ceremony.
Blake’s Takes: Old Stadiums and New Jerseys
This week, my thoughts on the Islanders’ stadium issues, the Lightning’s new third jerseys, and Scott Niedermayer’s jersey retirement.
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Blake’s Takes: Big Bucks & Lame Ducks
This week is about milestones, contract extensions and bad teams.
Possible Names for Seattle’s NHL Team
Blake’s Takes: On the Up and Up
Happy Super Bowl Monday! This week, I take notice of the work of a few young superstars and a huge league initiative. Plus, the return of the Unloved Team of the Week.
Blake’s Takes: All-Star Edition
This week, I focus on a few major moves down in Raleigh, as well as the 2019 NHL All-Star Game in San Jose.