Game Changers: 3 players that are single-handedly dragging their teams through the first round

Justin Bourne looks at three players who have meant the world to their teams in playoffs so far.


A Timeline: Who won the Phil Kessel trade?

The debate rages on: who won the Phil Kessel trade?


Backhand Shelf Podcast: Two Game 7s, second round match-ups, and the weekend that was

Bourne, Noon and Goldsbie discuss the weekend in the NHL, and look ahead to Game 7s and the new playoff matchups.


Slumping Seguin getting chances, but running out of time to score

The young Bruins' winger has been the most dangerous player on the ice for either the Leafs or the Bruins... but nothing to show for it.


Senators' owner Eugene Melnyk is not pleased with his Twitter replies

So he unintentionally trolled Pens fans, which should end poorly.


Noteworthy, May 13th: Leafs & Rangers push series' to 7, Wings move on to face the Blackhawks

The best round of playoffs was given two extensions last night: the Leafs and Rangers won.


Sunday Funnies: The Canucks, the Sharks, and the art of diving

Stevie Roxelle's latest "Sunday Funnies" post takes a shot at the Vancouver Canucks.


Backhand Shelf Podcast: Sens eliminate Habs, Blackhawks advance, Penguins push Isles to brink

The gents talk about the two teams moving on in playoffs, those left behind, and Pittsburgh/New York (Islanders).


If the Senators go deep enough, they could add Jason Spezza

Jason Spezza is back skating, which is huge for the Senators.


The Quiet Room: Playoff Ouchies

The playoff injury list is off to a rip-roaring start with broken bones, missing teeth, concussions, and Salo-esque groin problems. And there's still three more rounds to go...


Dion Phaneuf's good, and even the Toronto Maple Leafs realize it

A mistake on a playoff OT winner seems to have Phaneuf in trouble in the Toronto media marketplace.


Noteworthy, May 10th: Blackhawks and Senators close out series, Game 1 flashbacks in Pittsburgh

All the facts, stats and videos you need to recap last night's NHL playoff action.


Systems Analyst: Addressing the myriad of minor errors that led to David Krejci's OT winner

Justin Bourne pretends to be Randy Carlyle in a video session while breaking down the Krejci OT winner.


Dave Lozo's Bag Skate: Trophy voting, "distinct kicking motions," & Brazillian Wandering Spiders

Dave Lozo takes his weekly walk around the hockey world and straightens up the place.