2025-2026 NHL Offseason

HesCalledDyer said:

Can't believe Sutter got fired.

Seriously

Guess I'm gonna root for the Caps, being a AHL bears fan now I've seen a few of the guys go up and down. And Ovechkin doesn't bug me as much anymore since he plays defense now.

Still not happy about it.
You do remind me of the many nights where the best part of going to The Forum was the Forum Club after the game, getting to drink with the road team players and the random celebrities.

BLACK35 said:

So happy that I finally get to watch my team in the playoffs again, been a long run. Go Leafs Go!
I know it will only be for 1 round, but were back baby!!

im rooting for every canadian team except the leafs hahahahaha

Can't wait for tonight. Go Jackets!!!!

Working for the Park District of Highland Park in Illinois we have what is called the SMILE Fund. The SMILE Fund is a grant-in-aid program in which local residents can apply for a scholarship, based on financial need, for participation fees for programs and memberships that we offer. In 2015, over $100,000 was awarded to families to participate in day camps, athletic programs, early childhood classes etc. The list goes on and on. Bottom line we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to SMILE regardless of financial stability. SMILE is under the Park District's 501c3 umbrella and information about SMILE can be found here pdhp.org/parks-foundation-highland-park/

In 2016, we hosted the first annual Champions Banquet recognizing our youth athletic programs and those that make them possible while benefitting the SMILE Fund. Chicago Cubs legend, Fergie Jenkins was our keynote speaker and was fantastic. Through this evening, slightly under $10,000 was raised for the SMILE Fund via ticket sales and the amazing silent and live auction items that were available.

The 2017 Champions Banquet is set for Thursday, May 25 in Highland Park and features, Chicago Blackhawk legend, Denis Savard as our keynote speaker this year. More information about the event can be found here pdhp.org/event/2017-champions-banquet/

I would love for any and all local fans to attend and make this event something special for the community in which I work and serve daily. Plus you can meet, have your picture taken with, and get an autograph from a NHL Hall of Famer! Pretty cool.

If you have any questions, would like to attend, or even donate an item or money to our fund please reach out.

Thanks for reading!

anybody got a bracket/pool going on at nhl.com for shits and giggles? let me know... F Me In the Brain Possibly?

F Me In The Brain said:

Nami said:

anybody got a bracket/pool going on at nhl.com for shits and giggles? let me know... F Me In the Brain Possibly?

Sorry, dropped the ball (puck) on this one...intended to but life got in the way. Traveling again this week and have some early calls so I dont think I'm going to get to watch the west games through tonight but will for sure get the early ones. In Atlanta the next few days....wondering if there will be other hockey fans at the sports bars or if I will need to ask them to put on the games when I walk in and they have basketball and stock car racing re-runs on.

I'll let you know if I see a pool.

When was the last time Canada had 5 teams in the playoffs?

cool, safe travels.
as for your question....hmmm 2015?

I've never understood why it isn't Maple Leaves. Glad to see them back in the playoffs! And the B's, too.

My first round predictions:
Rangers in 7
Bruins in 6
Caps in 5
Jackets in 6

Hawks in 6
Blues in 7
Ducks in 4
Oilers in 6

F Me In The Brain said:

2015? Huh, I have damaged too many brain cells if I already forgot.

M-W says either is correct.

Definition of leaf
plural leaves play \ˈlēvz\ also leafs play \ˈlēfs\

If M-W says so, I'll allow it!

norm said:

Oilers/Pens

Oilers Champ

Funny... that's where I sit this year as well..Oil are gonna be hard to stop..Pens too
Love your pics Norm