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The Calder Cup Playoffs are underway for the American Hockey League (AHL). These run differently than the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as only some of the teams participate in the first… … [Read more...] about 3 Takeaways From the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ First Round Sweep of the Calgary Wranglers

While the Seattle Kraken might have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Coachella Valley Firebirds have clinched their spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs for the third straight… … [Read more...] about 5 Coachella Valley Players to Watch in the Calder Cup Playoffs

The Seattle Kraken announced Monday afternoon (April 21) that it fired head coach Dan Bylsma after just one season leading the team. The long-time coach debuted as an NHL head… … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Fire Head Coach Dan Bylsma

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are approaching, and teams are officially clinching playoff berths and being eliminated from contention. Here are the potential scenarios where teams can clinch or be eliminated… … [Read more...] about NHL 2025 Playoff Clinching/Elimination Scenarios – 04/12/2025

The St. Louis Blues take on the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLUES (43-30-7) at KRAKEN (34-40-6)… … [Read more...] about Projected Lineups for the Blues vs Kraken – 4/12/25