The start of the 2023-24 NHL Season is right around the corner. There are a lot of familiar faces in new places after a busy and wild off-season. Heading into a new season, there are always things to watch for. And this season is no different. From what will happen with a start in Europe to the excitement surrounding non-playoff teams that improved in the offseason. Along with the normal storylines following the top teams in the league. So with the off-season behind us and the puck ready to drop on the 2023-24 NHL season, here are the top five storylines to watch. Top Five Storylines...…The start of the 2023-24 NHL Season is right around the corner. There are a lot of familiar faces in new places after a busy and wild off-season. Heading into a new season, there are always things to watch for. And this season is no different. From what will happen with a start in Europe to the excitement surrounding non-playoff teams that improved in the offseason. Along with the normal storylines following the top teams in the league. So with the off-season behind us and the puck ready to drop on the 2023-24 NHL season, here are the top five storylines to watch. Top Five Storylines...WW…

Captain Steven Stamkos sent a loud message as Day 1 of Lightning Training Camp got underway... “To be honest, I’ve been disappointed in the lack of talk in that regard,” Stamkos told reporters on Wednesday. “It was something that I had expressed at the end of last year, that I wanted to get something done before training camp started. There haven’t been any conversations.” Stamkos is entering the final year of his contract and is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent next summer was hoping his future was going to be ironed out this past off-season. The 33-year-old has desires to...… Captain Steven Stamkos sent a loud message as Day 1 of Lightning Training Camp got underway... “To be honest, I’ve been disappointed in the lack of talk in that regard,” Stamkos told reporters on Wednesday. “It was something that I had expressed at the end of last year, that I wanted to get something done before training camp started. There haven’t been any conversations.” Stamkos is entering the final year of his contract and is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent next summer was hoping his future was going to be ironed out this past off-season. The 33-year-old has desires to...WW…

Spread the loveThe NHL has finally selected the hub cities that will host the that is reportedly Those cities are Toronto and Edmonton, per Sportsnet.Toronto and Edmonton are expected to be announced as NHL hub cities, Sportsnet can confirm.— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet)With training camps , the NHL needed to make a decision so that teams know where they were going for once the tournament begins. Commissioner Gary Bettman indicated back on May 26th, that it would take about three weeks to determine the locations. This announcement is right on schedule.Edmonton will play host to the Western...…Spread the loveThe NHL has finally selected the hub cities that will host the that is reportedly Those cities are Toronto and Edmonton, per Sportsnet.Toronto and Edmonton are expected to be announced as NHL hub cities, Sportsnet can confirm.— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet)With training camps , the NHL needed to make a decision so that teams know where they were going for once the tournament begins. Commissioner Gary Bettman indicated back on May 26th, that it would take about three weeks to determine the locations. This announcement is right on schedule.Edmonton will play host to the Western...WW…

Spread the loveAccording to a report by Larry Brooks of the New York Post, the National Hockey League is set to resume action on July 30.From NHL GM’s meeting, Post has learned that training camp is set for two weeks, with teams traveling to respective hub city on July 23 or 24 before playing one exhibition game. The Stanley Cup tournament that begins with qualifying rounds is scheduled to begin on July 30.— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie)For some time the NHL has kept things closely guarded when it comes to an actual return to play date. That is because things can change very quickly....…Spread the loveAccording to a report by Larry Brooks of the New York Post, the National Hockey League is set to resume action on July 30.From NHL GM’s meeting, Post has learned that training camp is set for two weeks, with teams traveling to respective hub city on July 23 or 24 before playing one exhibition game. The Stanley Cup tournament that begins with qualifying rounds is scheduled to begin on July 30.— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie)For some time the NHL has kept things closely guarded when it comes to an actual return to play date. That is because things can change very quickly....WW…

Spread the loveOn Tuesday morning, the announced the team had fired general manager . The Sabres also announced that Senior Vice President of Business Administration has been named general manager. In addition, veteran assistant general managers Randy Sexton and Steve Greeley were fired.We have relieved Jason Botterill of his duties as General Manager.Senior Vice President of Business Administration Kevyn Adams has been named General Manager.— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres)While the firing may come to a shock as many, Botterill’s days were numbered in Buffalo. His time as general manager...…Spread the loveOn Tuesday morning, the announced the team had fired general manager . The Sabres also announced that Senior Vice President of Business Administration has been named general manager. In addition, veteran assistant general managers Randy Sexton and Steve Greeley were fired.We have relieved Jason Botterill of his duties as General Manager.Senior Vice President of Business Administration Kevyn Adams has been named General Manager.— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres)While the firing may come to a shock as many, Botterill’s days were numbered in Buffalo. His time as general manager...WW…

Spread the loveThe phenomenal play of the is continuing into Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the . Playing the role of underdog, the Stars defeated the Lightning by a score of 3-1. Coming into the series, the Lightning were the heavy favourites, but the Stars relish the role of being the underdog. Like they do always in close games, the Stars broke a 1-1 tie late in the second period on  game-winning goal. From there the Dallas defence took over shutting down the speed of the Lightning. shut the door while and added some insurance to seal the victory.both the Dallas Stars and...…Spread the loveThe phenomenal play of the is continuing into Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the . Playing the role of underdog, the Stars defeated the Lightning by a score of 3-1. Coming into the series, the Lightning were the heavy favourites, but the Stars relish the role of being the underdog. Like they do always in close games, the Stars broke a 1-1 tie late in the second period on  game-winning goal. From there the Dallas defence took over shutting down the speed of the Lightning. shut the door while and added some insurance to seal the victory.both the Dallas Stars and...WW…

Spread the loveThe redemption story is complete. For the first time since 2004, the Tampa Bay Lightning are Stanley Cup Champions. The Lightning defeated the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final by a score of 2-0 to win the Stanley Cup. Tampa Bay was led by , who stopped all 22 shots he faced to lead his team to victory. The best team a year-ago who got bounced in the first round of the playoffs finally fulfilled their destiny as the best team in the National Hockey League. Tampa Bay was able to win without the services of , who played five shifts and scored one goal in the...…Spread the loveThe redemption story is complete. For the first time since 2004, the Tampa Bay Lightning are Stanley Cup Champions. The Lightning defeated the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final by a score of 2-0 to win the Stanley Cup. Tampa Bay was led by , who stopped all 22 shots he faced to lead his team to victory. The best team a year-ago who got bounced in the first round of the playoffs finally fulfilled their destiny as the best team in the National Hockey League. Tampa Bay was able to win without the services of , who played five shifts and scored one goal in the...WW…

Spread the loveDuring on press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Toronto Mayor John Tory dropped some major news on the sports world. He said the City of Toronto is cancelling all permits for major events through June 30th. However, the ban is on city-run events and does not affect the NHL, MLB, MLB, and MLS from returning.Toronto has banned all events through June 30.— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli), and the ongoing coronavirus increasing the mayor of Toronto dropped a huge bombshell. John Tory announced that he was cancelling all major public events through the end of June in the city...…Spread the loveDuring on press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Toronto Mayor John Tory dropped some major news on the sports world. He said the City of Toronto is cancelling all permits for major events through June 30th. However, the ban is on city-run events and does not affect the NHL, MLB, MLB, and MLS from returning.Toronto has banned all events through June 30.— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli), and the ongoing coronavirus increasing the mayor of Toronto dropped a huge bombshell. John Tory announced that he was cancelling all major public events through the end of June in the city...WW…

In one of the more crucial games of the series, Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final was a defensive battle between the and . Outside of the three goals in 27 seconds in the second period, goals were hard to come by. With the Lightning scoring two goals in 12 seconds. The Lightning added two more goals including one by the returning to defeat the Islanders by a score of 4-1. Game 4 was one of the more physical games of the series as well. Neither team wanting to give the other an inch. However, it was the Lightning’s quick outburst in the second period that has them up 3-1 lead in the...…In one of the more crucial games of the series, Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final was a defensive battle between the and . Outside of the three goals in 27 seconds in the second period, goals were hard to come by. With the Lightning scoring two goals in 12 seconds. The Lightning added two more goals including one by the returning to defeat the Islanders by a score of 4-1. Game 4 was one of the more physical games of the series as well. Neither team wanting to give the other an inch. However, it was the Lightning’s quick outburst in the second period that has them up 3-1 lead in the...WW…

Spread the loveFirst things first, we can all agree as hockey fans, we all wish hockey was still going on. But we also can agree the NHL made the right call to suspend the season amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. With that being said, what will fans look forward to once the NHL does return? and playoffs might look like. But in regards to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the scenarios themselves, what possibilities does the NHL have in mind. Let’s take a look at those possibilities right here.When the NHL initially paused last week, the league was adamant about awarding the Stanley Cup this season....…Spread the loveFirst things first, we can all agree as hockey fans, we all wish hockey was still going on. But we also can agree the NHL made the right call to suspend the season amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. With that being said, what will fans look forward to once the NHL does return? and playoffs might look like. But in regards to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the scenarios themselves, what possibilities does the NHL have in mind. Let’s take a look at those possibilities right here.When the NHL initially paused last week, the league was adamant about awarding the Stanley Cup this season....WW…