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Predictions For the Second Half of the NHL Season
There is still a lot of time left in the NHL regular season. Here are some predictions to make the next 10 weeks more exciting.
Betting on the NHL Playoff Longshots
We do not advocate illegal gambling. But if you are somewhere where gambling is allowed, these are some bets to think about.
The Six Most Surprising Teams in the NHL
Not every NHL team's season has gone exactly as planned—in both good and bad ways.
The Lightning Will Be Fine Without Steven Stamkos
Tampa has been in this position before, and managed to excel while Stamkos was out. We expect the club to do it again.
Lightning Goalie Ben Bishop Took a Shot off His Mask and Lost Some Teeth
He didn't seem to be too fazed by it, either. Bishop remained in the game after searching the ice for his missing teeth and went on to save a season-high 40 shots.
Lightning's Jonathan Drouin Has Proven He Was Right to Demand Trade
It's time to accept that the allegedly entitled, disrespectful and foolish Drouin was correct—he belongs in the NHL.
Can Sidney Crosby and the Powerhouse Penguins Be Stopped?
The reigning Eastern Conference champion Lightning face their toughest task yet, while the Blues and Sharks battle for a spot they're both unfamiliar with. Down Goes Brown previews the NHL conference finals.
Down Goes Brown's Weekend Review: Goats and Stars of the NHL Playoffs
High-profile players like Drew Doughty and Jaromir Jagr came up short in the first round, while Tampa got by just fine without superstar Steven Stamkos.
Down Goes Brown's Weekend Review: Lightning Drama, Habs Lurking and Jets Need a Miracle
Both the Lightning and Jets—two teams going in opposite directions—have tough decisions to make as the trade deadline nears.
The CBA Is Screwing Jonathan Drouin More than Anyone Else in the NHL
The system is gamed against the players, who have very little say in where they can go during the first half of their careers.
Steven Stamkos Is Either a Huge Troll or Wants to Play for the Maple Leafs
Lightning captain Steven Stamkos liked a tweet that wondered whether the Leafs should pursue him. He's since deleted it. It's not the first time he's done something like this.
Don't Be Surprised to See a Stanley Cup Rematch
The Blackhawks and Lightning went down different paths this offseason, but both teams are rightfully the favourites to win it all.