Bluelines: Do the Lightning Stand a Chance?
Stan Fischler looks ahead to Game 5, what the Tampa Bay Lightning need to do to win the Stanley Cup, what's next for the Florida Panthers, Barry Trotz and so much more.
From the Archives: Fine Coaches Pilot Cup Finalists
The Lightning have a long road ahead to win a third-straight Stanley Cup, but Stan Fischler looked back at the first time an NHL team recorded a trifecta.
Fischler Report: What Bettman's State of the League Means
Stan Fischler breaks down the NHL's recent address to the media, the Stanley Cup final so far, the New York Rangers, a big moment coming up in women's hockey, Barry Trotz, the Florida Panthers and so much more.
Bluelines: John Tortorella is the Perfect Coach for Flyers
Stan Fischler looks at John Tortorella's hiring in Philadelphia, what the Lightning need to do better in Game 2, the New York Rangers' upcoming off-season, the life of Jim "Bearcat" Murray, Ryan Miller, Jon Cooper and so much more.
Fischler Report: Lightning vs. Avalanche — Nothing Could be Better!
Stan Fischler gives his thoughts on who will win the Stanley Cup, why the Rangers fell short, the Edmonton Oilers, the NHL's coaching market, the Florida Panthers and so much more.
Bluelines: Why the Lightning Have Won Three in a Row
Stan Fischler looks at why the Tampa Bay Lightning hold a 3-2 series lead, Barry Trotz watch, David Pastrnak, Bruce Cassidy's firing, Ken Holland, Cale Makar and so much more.
From the Archives: Delisle Dandy has Plenty Left
Over 70 years ago, Max Bentley was trying to decide whether or not continue his career at the grand old age of 32. He stuck around, and continued to thrive at an age few NHLers at the time were able to reach.
Fischler Report: A Playoff Record That Will Never Be Broken
Stan Fischler shares thoughts on the four remaining Stanley Cup playoff teams, Tampa's pursuit at chasing a potentially unbreakable record, Darryl Sutter, Gretzky vs. Messier, Jay Woodcroft, the Coyotes and so much more.
Bluelines: Pity the Poor Goaltenders
Stan Fischler looks at the rough life of a playoff NHL goaltender, where Barry Trotz needs to coach, Frank Vatrano's excellence, women's hockey in Israel, the time someone got arrested for driving a Zamboni drunk and more.
From the Archives: Heat Will be on When Guys Meet
It wasn't as if the NHL was gripped in an icy version of a civil war; not quite. But when the six club owners convened in Manhattan early in December 1951 it was clear that there were two parties that vehemently disagreed with each other.
Fischler Report: What You Should be Talking About Before Rangers, Canes Game 7
Stan Fischler breaks down some storylines before Game 7, Connor McDavid, the Florida Panthers, hockey's impact in Los Angeles, Darren Helm, Edmonton Oilers and so much more.
Bluelines: Behind the Lightning's Remarkable Resiliency
Stan Fischler looks at the Tampa Bay Lightning, Connor McDavid, John Tortorella and the Philadelphia Flyers, a major milestone for women's hockey, Frans Nielsen, Claude Giroux and so much more.
From the Archives: Leafs Bounce Wings in Crazy Penalty-Filled Affair
To say that feelings of hate existed between the Maple Leafs and Red Wings during the 1946-47 season would be the understatement of the half-century. And during the 1947 playoffs, one game had an incredible 27 penalties.
Fischler Report: Florida Money and the Cost of Bank-Breaking
Stan Fischler looks at how going for broke at the trade deadline isn't a foolproof plan, breaks down a few recent goalie-running issues, Barry Trotz, Rick Bowness and so much more.
Bluelines: The Battle of the Sunshine State
Stan Fischler looks at the Florida/Tampa Bay battle, Evgeni Malkin's future, television ratings in the United States, the Carolina Hurricanes' arena, Seattle's state of coaching, how to be a Zamboni driver and more.
From the Archives: The Magic Elixir That Amazed the Rangers
Since there was nothing in the National Hockey League's 1950-51 rulebook that forbade the Rangers from drinking a "magic elixir" to gain a playoff berth, the Blueshirts did sip -- and sip and sip.
Stan Fischler's Second-Round Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions
The Maven, Stan Fischler, shares his thoughts on who will win the four Stanley Cup playoff matchups to advance to the NHL conference finals.
Fischler Report: Thoughts After a Sizzling First Round
Stan Fischler shares his thoughts from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, including why the Leafs lost again, which teams look the best and so much more.
Bluelines: The Crosby, Trouba Affair and How it Affects a Series
In a jam-packed Friday column, Stan Fischler looks at the Islanders' coaching search, breaks down the remaining playoff teams, Sidney Crosby, the Arizona Coyotes, Darnell Nurse, Cale Makar, Vladimir Tarasenko, Shane Wright and much, much more.
Bluelines: Singing the Third-String Blues
Stan Fischler looks at the rise of third-stringers making an appearance – and a positive impact – in the playoffs. Plus, he breaks down some things to think about this weekend, the USHL playoffs, Toronto's lack of production from a big-name star and more.
From the Archives: Goodbye Gentleman Joe, Hello King!
Stan Fischler looks back at how Joe Primeau led the Toronto Maple Leafs to a fourth Stanley Cup in five years in the early 1950s, but still didn't manage last long with the organization.
Fischler Report: A Galaxy of Playoff Predictions
Stan Fischler shares his playoff predictions from around the league in only the way the Mave can. Plus, he gets some help from Chico Resch, Adam Graves and USHL commissioner Bill Robertson.
Bluelines: All Hail the Panthers!
Stan Fischler looks at a pair of Florida-based powerhouses, Jeff Blashill, the Jack Adams award, the underrated Pittsburgh Penguins, the Vegas Golden Knights, officiating and much more.
From the Archives: A Dynasty in the Making
Stan Fischler looks back at how some mid-1940s acquisitions helped the Toronto Maple Leafs find success.
Fischler Report: What to do With Jeff Blashill
Stan Fischler talks about the Florida Panthers; shares a chat with Kevin Weekes; gives thoughts on Guy Lafleur; why the Wings should keep Jeff Blashill; tidbits about Mike Bossy and Pat LaFontaine and much more.