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ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 24: Playoff races are getting just ridiculous

The NHL’s insane late-season coaching carousel continued on Easter Sunday, with New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche dropping a bombshell by replacing Patrick Roy with Pete DeBoer behind the bench. It seems like nobody is safe these days, with Stanley Cup champion Bruce Cassidy, Jim Hiller and Dean Evason all getting the boot in […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 24: Playoff races are getting just ridiculous appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rick DiPietro questions Patrick Roy’s effort in final games as Islanders coach

The New York Islanders’ fall from grace, which led to Patrick Roy’s firing, was a tough look for the franchise. The team had some injury concerns, and their underlying numbers weren’t great, but despite all that, Mathieu Darche made some bold moves at the trade deadline to build the team up for the playoffs. The […] The post Rick DiPietro questions Patrick Roy’s effort in final games as Islanders coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Matthew Schaefer makes bonkers NHL history with historic rookie season

Matthew Schaefer’s rookie season with the New York Islanders may have been one of the best in recent NHL history. Sometimes it’s easier for a forward to enter the league and contribute in his first season, but it’s rare for a defenseman to fit as seamlessly as Schaefer has. In his case, doing it as […] The post Matthew Schaefer makes bonkers NHL history with historic rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL Playoff Race Tightens As Coaching Shake-Ups Fuel Wild Finish

Coach firings and a muddled playoff chase mark the regular season’s end. The post NHL Playoff Race Tightens As Coaching Shake-Ups Fuel Wild Finish appeared first on Front Office Sports.

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NHL Broadcast Has Unexpected Interruption As Fan Gives Birth Inside Arena During Game

Edmonton Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels had to take an unusual verbal detour while calling the game on Saturday. That’s because during the second period of the Oilers’ game versus the Vegas Golden Knights, a fan was giving birth in the arena. The unusual situation unfolded live during the “Hockey Night in Canada” broadcast from […] The post NHL Broadcast Has Unexpected Interruption As Fan Gives Birth Inside Arena During Game appeared first on BroBible.

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Rangers Named Top Landing Spot for Former 40-Goal Scorer

The New York Rangers and general manager Chris Drury will almost certainly have a busy offseason. New York is only a few months into a retooling, and major moves are expected to continue this summer. Drury previously rolled the dice by opting against moving star center Vincent Trocheck at the March 6 trade deadline. The […] The post Rangers Named Top Landing Spot for Former 40-Goal Scorer appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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