The 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs are about to begin. The 16 best teams will face off for the chance to win the exclusive Stanley Cup Championship. Latin Post breaks down the first round schedule, and makes some predictions on who will advance.
In 2009-10 Tim Thomas went from being the hero in the Boston Bruins net, to being the backup to a youngster known as Tuuka Rask. Rask was seen as Boston's goalie of the future and few could blame him. Thomas was in his late 30's while Rask was in his early 20's. However, Thomas was coming off a Vezina-winning season the year before and many had expected him to hold the fort a bit longer for the Bruins. He was pushed back into the backup role throughout 2009-10 and it seemed like the team would cut ties with him during the summer. It turns out the Bruins made their best move of recent times by sticking with Thomas and giving him one final chance. And he made the most of it. Not only did Thomas reclaim the top spot in the Bruins' net, but he led them to the promised land for the first time in several decades.
Since the inception of the Presidents Trophy in 1985-86, only seven of the winners have managed to become Stanley Cup Champions. The Boston Bruins earned the honor during the 2013-14 season but were unable to become the eighth Presidents trophy holder to win the Stanley Cup champion. The team was eliminated in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs by the Montreal Canadiens. Here is a look at the highlights and low points of the Bruins' season.
The Dallas Stars returned to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2007-08, but their stay was a short one as they were eliminated in six games by the Anaheim Ducks. Here is a look at the highs and lows of Dallas' season.
Bloomberg Businessweek recently released their "Smartest Spenders in Sports" 2014 list, with the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks topping the list, spending an average $58 million over five years for 44.6 six victories per season during that stretch and two Stanley Cup titles. The Chicago Cubs brought up the rear of the list spending an average $119.8 during a five seasons for only 71.2 wins per season and no titles to show for the money spent by the teams ownership.
Is Jimmy Howard capable of leading the Red Wings past the Bruins? The Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings resume their series on Tuesday in a pivotal game in Detroit.
Justin Bieber is in hot water again, but this time, he's upset NHL players and their hoard of followers. On Jul. 9, the pop star committed a major no-no in the hockey world -- stepping on a team's logo.
