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OPINION
5/2/26
ADAM PROTEAU: Buffalo Sabres Blueliners Are The Bruins' Kryptonite
(The Hockey News)
KEN CAMPBELL: Montreal Canadiens' Struggling Offensive Stars 'Have To Block The Noise'
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: NHL Rumor Roundup: Will The Penguins Shake Things Up This Summer?
(The Hockey News)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens believe best is yet to come in Game 7 vs. Lightning: 'Meant to be'
(Sportsnet)
JIM ALEXANDER: Ducks’ rebuilt roster approaches maturity
(Los Angeles Daily News)
DANE MIZUTANI: Quinn Hughes is exactly what Bill Guerin promised he would be for the Wild
(St. Paul Pioneer Press)
MIKE SIELSKI: The Flyers are good again, and the NHL is better for it.
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
TIM COWLISHAW: Dallas Stars have three serious issues that need to be addressed
(Dallas Morning News)
MIKE HARRINGTON: It's an iconic series win for the Sabres, but it's just the first step on the road
(Buffalo News)
LA VELLE E. NEAL III: Neal: Wild got Hughes for games like this, and he came through
(St. Paul Pioneer Press)
JACK TODD: Canadiens' success shaped by belief they’re part of something bigger
(Montreal Gazette)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: A good Bruins year ended with their flaws clear: Not enough shots, and not enough grit
(Boston Globe)
MARK MADDEN: Penguins face emotional, roster-altering decision with Evgeni Malkin
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
ED GRANEY: Golden Knights were better team, now here comes Mickey
(Las Vegas Review-Journal)
JIM MATHESON: Oilers owner Daryl Katz can't be a happy camper. Nor should he
(Edmonton Sun)
5/1/26
RICK O'HARA: The Oilers’ Collapse Raises Real Questions About McDavid’s Future and Kris Knoblauch’s Job
(The Hockey News)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Is Martin St-Louis Out-Coaching Jon Cooper So Far In The NHL Playoffs?
(The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: NHL Referees Could Benefit From Brind'Amour's Call For More Video Review
(The Hockey News)
SAM CARCHIDI: Flyers Embrace Underdog Role As They Eye Hurricanes: 'I Used To Love When Someone Doubts You'
(The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: Post-Mortem: What Should The Pittsburgh Penguins Do With Malkin And Skinner?
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest Blackhawks And Red Wings Speculation
(The Hockey News)
MARK SPECTOR: 'Not good enough': Playoff-fatigued Oilers overwhelmed by upstart Ducks
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Josh Anderson's impact on Canadiens' playoff success 'immeasurable'
(Sportsnet)
TIM BENZ: Dreams of a Penguins comeback become a nightmare with 1 shot
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
ERIK BRADY: O Canada: We know the words by heart – and from the heart
(Buffalo News)
JOE STARKEY: Penguins’ old guys need help, not pink slips
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
MAC ENGEL: Dallas Stars faced with hard decisions about their leading goal scorer & goalie
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
BRENDAN KELLY: Fans feed off Canadiens' energy as playoff fever grips Montreal
(Montreal Gazette)
MARK MADDEN: Penguins’ season was fun, surprising but, ultimately, wasted
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Getting Tage Thompson back on the score sheet is paramount for Sabres in Game 6
(Buffalo News)
BENJAMIN HOCHMAN: Best Blues rookie since … who? Assessing Jimmy Snuggerud, heading into Year 2.
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
4/30/26
ADAM PROTEAU: The Maple Leafs' Next GM Must Stop Dishing Out No-Move Clauses
(The Hockey News)
AVRY-LEWIS MacDOUGALL: The Oilers' Game 5 Answer Was Not Connor McDavid
(The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: Brady Tkachuk Couldn't Be More Clear About His Ottawa Senators Future
(The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: Sabres Fans Singing 'O Canada' Was A Valuable Moment Of U.S.-Canada Friendship
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: NHL Rumor Roundup: What Moves Should The Kings And Blackhawks Make?
(The Hockey News)
IAIN MacINTYRE: What are realistic expectations for Pettersson after major scoring slide?
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: 'Just classic': Canadiens come together for series-tilting win over Lightning
(Sportsnet)
MIKE SIELSKI: Flyers exceed expectations with thrilling first-round series win over the Penguins in overtime
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
STU COWAN: Brendan Gallagher carries torch for Canadiens in Game 5 win over Tampa
(Montreal Gazette)
ED GRANEY: Knights unflappable in face of adversity, play like veterans in 2OT win
(Las Vegas Review-Journal)
JOHN ROMANO: Lightning are running out of explanations, and time
(Tampa Bay Times)
NOAH HILES: Series loss to Flyers serves as fitting end to ‘Big Three’ era
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
MAC ENGEL: The Dallas Stars gave up a lot to get Mikko Rantanen, & he needs to deliver now
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
TARA SULLIVAN: David Pastrnak’s overtime winner for Bruins was a big-time goal from a big-time player
(Boston Globe)
STU COWAN: Canadiens' Alexandre Carrier's big heart overrides his small size
(Montreal Gazette)
STEVE SIMMONS: Mats Sundin and John Chayka would be hockey’s newest odd couple running the Leafs
(Toronto Sun)
4/29/26
RYAN KENNEDY: Reaction: Hockey Canada Shocks Prospect World By Denying Kade O'Rourke Exceptional Status
(The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: There's No Way Oilers' Connor McDavid Doesn't Play Game 5, Right?
(The Hockey News)
SAM CARCHIDI: Flyers' Alex Bump Bumps Matvei Michkov, Earns Praise From Tocchet In Loss
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: NHL Rumor Roundup: Senators Playoff Exit Sparks Speculation About Brady Tkachuk's Future
(The Hockey News)
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers' experience pays off in Game 5 win to save season
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens' St. Louis must contemplate changes to spark top six
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: 'A delightful human': John Garrett was one of a kind
(Sportsnet)
ROY MacGREGOR: The Hurricanes haven’t wiped the Senators off the map yet
(Globe & Mail)
TIM COWLISHAW: Stars' season on the ropes as Wild defense leaves Dallas powerless without the power play
(Dallas Morning News)
MIKE HARRINGTON: The Sabres had it easy in Game 4, but Bruins bounced back to keep series alive
(Buffalo News)
PAUL ZEISE: The hard work begins now for the Penguins
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: The Bruins cleaned up their turnovers and simplified their game, and they live to fight another day
(Boston Globe)
GORDON MONSON: Utah is on the verge of embracing — no, adopting — this rising star as a favored son
(Salt Lake Tribune)
STU COWAN: Can Canadiens' youthful skill overcome Lightning's experience in best-of-three?
(Montreal Gazette)
KALEN LUMPKINS: It’s not playoffs or bust for Chicago Blackhawks next season — but they need to provide hope
(Chicago Tribune)
JIM MATHESON: Former NHL goalie, Oilers commentator John Garrett will be missed
(Edmonton Sun)
TIM BENZ: 5 things the Penguins need to do in Philadelphia to win Game 6
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
MAC ENGEL: The Dallas Stars’ best offensive player has vanished, and so has their offense
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
JOHN ROMANO: Time is running out and glory remains elusive for Bolts, Canadiens
(Tampa Bay Times)
JOE STARKEY: Rick Tocchet’s Flyers continue to ‘go after’ Sidney Crosby, but Crosby and Penguins getting stronger
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
4/28/26
ADAM PROTEAU: The Ducks And Oilers' OT Goal Controversy Was Preventable
(The Hockey News)
KEN CAMPBELL: Lightning's Booming Hit On Canadiens' Slafkovsky Could Flip The Series
(The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: Swayman's Outburst On Bruins Teammates Was Overdue: 'Nobody Should Be OK With What's Going On'
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: NHL Rumor Roundup: Big Changes Could Come To The Devils And Kraken
(The Hockey News)
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers backed into corner as injuries, fatigue weigh on roster
(Sportsnet)
KRISTEN SHILTON: Have the Sabres figured out the formula to win the Stanley Cup?
(ESPN)
CATHAL KELLY: McDavid and the Oilers’ shortcomings are hockey’s loss
(Globe & Mail)
Penguins stay alive again with Game 5 win vs. Flyers on wild Kris Letang goal
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
JACK TODD: Canadiens' playoff run showcases Martin St. Louis's remarkable coaching skills
(Montreal Gazette)
PATRICK REUSSE: Wild boss Bill Guerin has an impressive young core of star players
(Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
TIM BENZ: Unlike 2012, Penguins need a few more strong starts to finish comeback vs. Flyers
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
JIM MATHESON: Anaheim Ducks find an unlikely hero in Jeffrey Viel
(Edmonton Sun)
BRENDAN KELLY: Avenue des Canadiens paved with heartbreak after crushing loss
(Montreal Gazette)
NOAH HILES: Don’t look now, but the Penguins might be in business
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
4/27/26
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Put Away The Whistles! Questionable Penalties Decide Outcome In Canadiens' Game 4 Loss
(The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: Has Stuart Skinner Played His Last Game For The Pittsburgh Penguins?
(The Hockey News)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: 'The Straw That Stirs Our Drink' — Tampa Bay's Brandon Hagel Emerges As Early Conn Smythe Trophy Favorite
(The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: Senators Post-Mortem: Back To Drawing Board After First-Round Sweep Vs. Hurricanes
(The Hockey News)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: 'I Hate That Kind Of Stuff': Habs Enforcer Blasts Ottawa's Ridly Greig For Sucker Punch
(The Hockey News)
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers down to last life after losing Game 4 to 'unlucky bounce'
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: 'We're battling': Canadiens fall short in Game 4 as coin-flip series continues
(Sportsnet)
GREG WYSHYNSKI: The secrets to Porter Martone's instant success with the Flyers
(ESPN)
ROY MacGREGOR: Senators left scratching their heads after first-round sweep
(Globe & Mail)
CHAD FINN: Bruins were no-shows in a got-to-have-it game against Sabres
(Boston Globe)
JOHN DIETZ: Is the bright picture painted by the Hawks reality?
(Chicago Daily-Herald)
TIM BENZ: Sidney Crosby leads the way but isn’t alone in Penguins’ season-saving win
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
SEAN KEELER: Avalanche sent Dallas, Minnesota message with sweep of Kings. Nathan MacKinnon will hit you back.
(Denver Post)
MIKE HARRINGTON: A Beantown bashing has the Sabres finding their playoff comfort zone
(Buffalo News)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: The Bruins put forth a historically horrible display in Game 4, and a promising year now seems all but lost
(Boston Globe)
STU COWAN: Canadiens fans left chanting 'Ref, you suck!' after Game 4 loss to Lightning
(Montreal Gazette)
JOHN SHIPLEY: Can young Jesper Wallstedt be that guy for the Wild?
(St. Paul Pioneer Press)
JOE STARKEY: If the Penguins are going to make history, these 2 players better join the fray
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
SEAN KEELER: Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood is on an NHL Playoffs run Colorado hasn’t seen since Patrick Roy
(Denver Post)
4/26/26
ADAM PROTEAU: Ducks And Mammoth's Young Cores Are Outperforming Veteran, Savvy Opponents
(The Hockey News)
SAM CARCHIDI: Penguins' Sidney Crosby And Kris Letang Proved They Aren't Done Yet Vs. Flyers
(The Hockey News)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: 'Guys Like Having Him Around' — Why The Lightning Decided To Bring Victor Hedman To Montreal
(The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: Is Superstar Jason Robertson Pricing Himself Out Of The Dallas Stars?
(The Hockey News)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: 'I Think I Got It' — Overtime Hero Lane Hutson Told Teammates He Was Going To Score
(The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: Which NHL Teams Could Move On Or Fall Out Due To Special Teams Execution?
(The Hockey News)
ERIC ENGELS: How Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj learned to 'see things clearly through the chaos'
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers face familiar playoff deficit against youthful Ducks
(Sportsnet)
MIKE SIELSKI: The Flyers have to pass an unfamiliar test after losing Game 4 to the Penguins.
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
PATRICK REUSSE: Wallstedt thrust into the most important job in sports
(Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
BRENDAN KELLY: Canadiens lift spirits of entire city of Montreal with overtime win
(Montreal Gazette)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Lindy Ruff calmly responded to Game 2 and got right reaction from Sabres in Game 3
(Buffalo News)
STEVE SIMMONS: Reason to worry if these two are Maple Leafs’ GM finalists
(Toronto Sun)
MAC ENGEL: Dallas Stars player narrowly avoids catastrophic injury in Game 4 loss at Minnesota
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says, as far as legalized gambling goes, all bets covered on integrity front
(Boston Globe)
STU COWAN: Coach's faith in Kirby Dach pays off as Canadiens forge ahead in series with Tampa
(Montreal Gazette)