Shane Ierardi

25 articles published
What's Going On Around the NHL (April 2022)

Sticks & Stones Report: What’s Going On Around the NHL | April 2022

Atlantic

The FLORIDA PANTHERS still sit comfortably at the top of the Atlantic Division. Florida added some depth before the deadline in Claude Giroux and Ben Chariot, but the injury to Aaron Ekblad could pose a serious threat to the Panthers' long term run. He should be back before the playoffs and hopefully not repeat on missing out like last season. Lightning, Bruins, and the Maple Leafs all hang around a point differential and sitting a couple wins away from touching Florida.

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NHL Power Rankings (February 8, 2022)

2021-22 NHL Pre All-Star Break Power Rankings

NHL Power Rankings (Pre All-Star Break)

1. Colorado Avalanche

Elite, stacked, fast, and hungry for the cup. Nobody should be surprised to see this team #1, as they were favorites from the start and have shown every bit of that title. Kadri is having such a HOT season and while being one of the best 'second' line centers in the game (4th in the league in points). If Colorado’s goalies can prevent less than 3 goals against every game, then this team is set for a long run into the playoffs and a couple titles because they are an offensive juggernaut. Nathan Mackinnon, Cale Makar, Mikko Rantenen, Gabriel Landeskog & Devon Toews are in top form as they punish enemy defenses and terrorize opposing goalies. They have an 8-point lead over anybody else in the West and I would be surprised if they let it slip at anytime point season.

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Boston Bruins Week 14 Update

Broons’ Week 14 NHL Update

The Bruins just capped off a wild finish against the Colorado Avalanche as they blew a two goal lead to lose 4-3 in the last minutes of regulation. Ullmark still looked stellar, but this team just got outworked and out skated as the Avalanche were flying on ice. Not a bad performance for a squad still trying to establish itself defensively, while Marchand plays at 80-90% capability because of an upper-body injury. Bergeron is still looking to kindle some point magic with his finisher in Pastrnak, who will be going to the second line and finding some heat with Taylor Hall tonight. Craig Smith will eventually fill that void on the top line with his energy and speed. I will tell you know, this season will depend on guys like Charlie Coyle and Erik Kaula contributing to the goal department.  Without that, I don’t see this defense making up the goals the Bruins will need to outscore these teams.

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