Hockey
Why the Avalanche are the NHL's postseason juggernaut
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Hockey
Tuesday, 17 May 2022 05:01 The Colorado Avalanche enter the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs as a heavy favorite to win the Western Conference and eventually hoist the chalice for the first time since 2001.Some call them dominant, a juggernaut or, in popular hockey parlance, a "wagon." Whatever the label, the Avalanche have earned it, with a star-studded roster, a 119-point regular…
Playoff picks: Who wins each second-round series?
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Hockey
Tuesday, 17 May 2022 04:58 The first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs was a doozy, including five series going to Game 7 -- and two of those Game 7's going to overtime.Now we're onto the second round, which features four superb matchups: Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche vs. St. Louis Blues and Calgary Flames…
Predators sign goalie Askarov to entry-level deal
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Hockey
Monday, 16 May 2022 15:28 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Nashville Predators have signed Iaroslav Askarov to a three-year, entry-level contract, two years after making him the sixth Russian-born goalie taken in the NHL draft's first round at No. 11 overall.The 19-year-old spent most of the 2021-22 season with the VHL's Neva Saint Petersburg in his native country, posting a 5-2-2 record with a 2.57 goals-against…
Canada wins, Team USA loses at hockey worlds
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Hockey
Monday, 16 May 2022 15:43 TAMPERE, Finland -- Sakari Manninen scored and added two assists as host Finland defeated the United States 4-1 to keep a perfect record at the ice hockey world championship on Monday.After Nashville Predators forward Mikael Granlund gave Finland a 1-0 lead on a power play in the opening period, Austin Watson was given a major penalty early in the middle…
Isles name Lambert head coach, replacing Trotz
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Hockey
Monday, 16 May 2022 11:57 When the New York Islanders fired coach Barry Trotz, general manager Lou Lamoriello believed the team needed a new voice.That new voice is coming from inside the same coaches' room.The Islanders on Monday named Lane Lambert as Trotz's replacement, giving his longtime assistant his first head coaching job in the NHL. It took just a week from the decision to…
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