How Sonics’ return would fit under Kraken’s new umbrella company
<p><p>SEATTLE – Does the Seattle Kraken’s planning of a new umbrella company to house major projects mean the Sonics are being revived? Well, it’s certainly a positive sign – but as with...
View ArticleKraken will name Dan Bylsma as next coach, source says
<p><p>SEATTLE – Former Stanley Cup winning coach Dan Bylsma has been tabbed to become the Kraken’s second bench boss, a source with knowledge of the discussions has...
View ArticleAnalysis: Kraken announce Dan Bylsma as coach. What's his biggest task?
<p><p>The <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nhl/team/kraken">Seattle Kraken</a> announced Dan Bylsma as the organization’s coach...
View ArticleHow new Kraken coach ‘Disco’ Dan Bylsma could dance into Seattle’s hearts
<p><p>SEATTLE – Break out those bell-bottoms.</p></p><p><p>“Disco” Dan Bylsma – just Disco to friends and colleagues – is the new Seattle Kraken head coach, and...
View ArticleWhen does the 2024 Stanley Cup Final start? How to watch Panthers, Oilers...
<p><p>It’s down to two.</p></p><p><p>What started as a field of 16 is survived by the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nhl/team/oilers">Edmonton...
View ArticleMore ‘even-keeled’ and ‘relaxed’ Florida Panthers ready for another shot at a...
<p><p>MIAMI – While the roster contains many of the same players, there is a noticeable difference in the Florida Panthers team that is in contention for a Stanley Cup this year compared to...
View ArticleWhy the Oilers are not 'Canada's team' in the Stanley Cup Final
<p><p>In the aftermath of the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nhl/team/oilers">Edmonton Oilers</a> clinching their spot in the Stanley Cup Final, the question to <a...
View ArticleNHL veteran and Spokane native Derek Ryan doesn't shy away from dirty...
<p><p>Nine years into a National Hockey League career that was already an unconventional one, Derek Ryan has carved out a depth role on an Edmonton Oilers team that is trying to win the...
View ArticleZach Hyman’s road not taken: How the Panthers let the Oilers star slip away
<p><p>SUNRISE, Fla. – Before Zach Hyman became the one that got away in Toronto, he was the prospect who slipped through the cracks in South Florida.</p></p><p><p>In...
View ArticleHow Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky stole Game 1 from Oilers: 5 takeaways
<p><p>SUNRISE, Fla. – We’ll see if Sergei Bobrovsky makes it to Sunday’s availability or if the Florida Panthers can’t bail him out of Broward County Jail in...
View ArticleCommentary: Panthers survive Oilers' storm, but they haven't found...
<p><p>SUNRISE, Fla. – The Stanley Cup Final is, in all likelihood, going to be decided by whether the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nhl/team/fla-panthers">Florida...
View ArticleFlorida Panthers rally to beat Edmonton Oilers, go up 2-0 in Stanley Cup Final
<p><p>SUNRISE, Fla. – For a brief moment on Monday, Sergei Bobrovsky looked mortal. A puck trickled past the Florida Panthers’ star goaltender and into the net midway through the first...
View ArticleCommentary: Panthers two games from the Cup — and good news is Aleksander...
<p><p>SUNRISE, Fla. – Leon Draisaitl wasn’t sorry.</p></p><p><p>“It’s just a hit,” the Edmonton star said.</p></p><p><p>Just a hit. Nothing...
View ArticleHistory is on Panthers’ side with 2-0 Stanley Cup Final lead, but team...
<p><p>Even with a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers know the value of keeping with the one-game-at-a-time mentality that got them to this point as the series...
View ArticleAleksander Barkov key as Panthers beat Oilers to take 3-0 series lead in...
<p><p>For three days, the Florida Panthers patiently waited to determine if Aleksander Barkov would be able to play in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup...
View ArticleThey’re one win from Stanley Cup, but businesslike Panthers ‘can’t think...
<p><p>All season, the Florida Panthers have been steadfast in their approach to every situation that has come their way.</p></p><p><p>Focus on what you can do right...
View ArticleOilers avoid a sweep with 8-1 blowout of Panthers in Game 4
<p><p>EDMONTON, Alberta – In the windows of a storefront on 104 Avenue, one block down and across the street from Rogers Place, a new sign appeared Saturday...
View ArticleWhat the Oilers can learn from Game 4 blowout win over Panthers
<p><p>One of the most difficult things in life is gaining perspective in the moments immediately following a major event.</p></p><p><p>In sports, as in life, time...
View ArticleConnor McDavid won’t let Oilers go down quietly in the Stanley Cup Final
<p><p>EDMONTON, Alberta – Connor McDavid left no doubt the Edmonton Oilers would win Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. And with his sublime performance, he continues to leave no doubt that...
View ArticlePanthers’ comeback falls short in Game 5 loss to Oilers
<p><p>SUNRISE, Fla. – The Edmonton Oilers started scoring in the third period of Game 3 and have not stopped since.</p></p><p><p>Edmonton has scored 15 goals to the...
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