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Two Perspectives of What Went Wrong: What Oilers Fans Will Say (and Have Said) vs The Truth
Well, Oilers, as the line from Gilligan's Island goes, "You've done it again." Though, to be fair, even Gilligan eventually got them rescued. It took 15 years, but let's face facts, Connor McDavid will have a longer wait for a Cup.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 months ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Another Era Ending in Pittsburgh?
Here's the thing. Yes, I'm a Colorado Avalanche fan, but I'm a hockey fan first. When the Pittsburgh Penguins reached the playoffs this year, I was very happy. Remember: for 16 years straight, it was playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin, that's the trio. 16 straight years, three Stanley Cups, a lot of amazing moments. The streak ended in the 2022-23 season, and we would see three straight years without the Penguins in the Sweet 16, but this year saw a resurgence, with a new coach.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 months ago in Unbalanced
Tis the Season
It’s here! We are there! The excitement builds each day. Where will it end? Will we get what we so desperately want? Fingers crossed. Prayers sent up. May luck be with us. The season has come. The Stanley Cup is within our reach. Hockey. Excitement, speed, crashes, and minor fights. The thrill of success and the agony of defeat. It’s all there. We watch with angst and desperation. Will it be us? Can it please be us?
By Alexandra Grant6 months ago in Unbalanced
State Champs Meet at Somers
See Photos at end of article Don Green and Jordan Hirsch played lacrosse together at Hen Hud and Nazareth University. Each also has a state coaching championship trophy to their credit. In New York and New Jersey, the old mates still talk and a reunion became more than just conversation. “Reaching out,” he thought it would be fun for him to come home and play,” said Hirsch, and on April 9, Shawnee made the trip to Somers.
By Rich Monetti6 months ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: The King's Farewell
Well, Kings, at least it wasn't Edmonton this time? The two best position races during that tail end of the regular season: 3rd place in the Metro, which was a four-team race, and the 2nd Wild Card in the West, which was (for the most part) also a four team race. It was a hell of a logjam that late in the season between the Kings, the Nashville Predators, the San Jose Sharks, and the Winnipeg Jets, but on April 13, the Kings won that race. They outlasted the rest of that field and got in, and it was on the final day that LA was locked in as the 2nd Wild Card.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 months ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Little Brother Complex II: Electric Boogaloo
As fun and iconic as the Stanley Cup Playoff extravaganza is, we have to remember: this is an elimination tournament. We do get to see 16 teams in this thing, but only one team will end up with the ultimate prize, meaning that 15 teams will see themselves take exits. No team wants to be the first out, but one will always have that dishonor.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 months ago in Unbalanced
The New Era of the NFL Draft: Why Strategy Matters More Than Ever
The NFL Draft has always been one of the most exciting events in American sports, but the 2026 edition revealed something deeper than just new talent entering the league. It showed a clear shift in how teams think, plan, and build for the future. Gone are the days when franchises rushed to fill needs without hesitation. Today’s draft is a calculated chess match, where patience, value, and long-term vision define success.
By Story Prism6 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Doesn’t Let the Weather Cool their Game in Victory over Carmel
Scroll to end of article for photos On Tuesday April 7, John Jay hosted Carmel at Contest Field, and the cold winds were hard to miss. John Jay didn’t take long to warm up, though, and cooked hot the rest of the way home.
By Rich Monetti6 months ago in Unbalanced
2026 Division Semifinals Preview
We have arrived! The regular season is over, and now it's time for the beautiful insanity to start! 16 teams battling it out in a two-month long, deliciously deranged marathon consisting of close calls, gritty moments, and that beautiful five-on-five overtime that can last a long time! Welcome, folks, to the Stanley Cup Playoffs!
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 months ago in Unbalanced
Playtime's Over
1,312 games. That's how many overall games are on an NHL regular season schedule. On this day, the final day of the 2025-26 regular season, the 1,312th and final game to see the puck drop was this contest between the Colorado Avalanche and the Seattle Kraken in Denver's Ball Arena. This would be the finish of a very spectacular season that saw the Avs finish with the best record in entire NHL, capturing the Presidents' Trophy during our 78th game of the season. The main concern is how a team plays in games after winning said trophy, and in our last three games, we're 2-0-1. Not bad.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 months ago in Unbalanced
