On The Forecheck

While our friends north of the border enjoy a three-day weekend, here we are. Happy(?) Monday, all. Josi of Predators embraces role as Switzerland captain at Worlds | NHL.comDefenseman hopes experience can help Nashville go on playoff run next season Congratulations to Captain Switzerland. U.S. advances at hockey worlds; Canada now 6-0Latvia prevailed over Slovakia 3-2 in … [Read more...] about Monday’s Dump & Chase: Victoria

Makar’s ‘skill shines through’ for Avalanche in must-win Game 5 | NHL.comDefenseman scores twice against Stars to help Colorado stay alive in Western 2nd Round series Cale Makar is so much fun to watch. Rick Tocchet: Canucks’ Thatcher Demko has ‘improved immensely’Could Thatcher Demko be an option for the Vancouver Canucks before the end of their series against the Edmonton … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Dump & Chase: Rocky Mountain High

What would a major offseason roster overhaul look like for Toronto Maple Leafs?Big changes loom, But which players are actually realistic options to move? Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Marchand out again for Bruins in Game 5 | NHL.comWheeler skates in regular jersey for Rangers; Demko could return for Canucks in 2nd round Goaltender can be rallying figure, eraser in playoffs | … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Dump & Chase: Cicada Land

After an up-and-down regular season amid a roster overhaul, the Nashville Predators entered the playoffs as one of the teams getting the label of “team no one wants to face.” After all, the Preds went 21-7-3 from the start of February to the end of the regular season, a stretch that included an 18-game point streak that may or may not have been sparked by a canceled trip to see … [Read more...] about Taking a deeper look at the Predators’ series loss to the Vancouver Canucks

Josi to Compete with Team Switzerland at 2024 IIHF World Championship | Nashville PredatorsNorris Trophy Finalist Set to Make First Tournament Appearance Since 2019 Keefe fired as Maple Leafs coach, no replacement named | NHL.comToronto lost Eastern 1st Round in 7 games to Bruins Utah releases 20 finalists for team name, unveils fan vote | NHL.com1st round of voting runs until … [Read more...] about Friday’s Dump & Chase: Team Switzerland