That's why we should remain confident that this summer will get a lot warmer, maybe even before June is done.
This seems like an unwise path to travel for Jim Rutherford and his hockey operations staff.
Watching the World Cup has made Matt wonder why hockey handles replay the way it does.
Brassard's one-point performance in the second round left a sour taste. But it really shouldn't.
If you love hockey, you should root for the National Hockey League to take it on the chin.
For Washington, the struggle was real and it was multifaceted.
A prominent bookmaker has issued odds on the likelihood that a handful of players will be traded.
He's but 23 years old, but he's already seen both sides of the hype cycle in professional sports.
Next season won't mark a new era. It will be different, though, and more so than what fans have gotten used to lately.
While dominating the puck is still the most optimal path to a title, a lack of possession can be overcome.