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Canes vs. Knights: Analysts expect a six- or seven-game Cup Final with an open MVP race
sports1 month ago

Canes vs. Knights: Analysts expect a six- or seven-game Cup Final with an open MVP race

The Stanley Cup Final pits the Carolina Hurricanes against the Vegas Golden Knights, with The Athletic’s staff largely predicting a Carolina victory in six or seven games due to depth and relentless forechecking, though a few foresee Vegas winning in six or seven thanks to their late-season form. The Conn Smythe MVP debate is wide-ranging, frequently highlighting Frederik Andersen for Carolina, while several writers name Hurricanes or Knights stars (including Hall, Blake, Stankoven, Miller) and even Vegas options like Marner as plausible MVPs depending on how the series unfolds.

via The New York Times|
#carolina-hurricanes#conn-smythe#hockey
Hurricanes Favored in NHL.com’s Stanley Cup Final Preview Against Golden Knights
sports1 month ago

Hurricanes Favored in NHL.com’s Stanley Cup Final Preview Against Golden Knights

NHL.com’s staff predictions have Carolina facing Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final, with the majority backing the Hurricanes to win the Cup and Frederik Andersen as the leading Conn Smythe Trophy favorite; a few picks spotlight Mitch Marner or Jack Eichel for MVP as the two teams meet after Carolina’s 12-1 playoff run and Vegas’s sweep of Colorado.

via NHL.com|
#conn-smythe#golden-knights#hurricanes
Sam Bennett Leads Panthers to Stanley Cup Victory and MVP Glory
sports1 year ago

Sam Bennett Leads Panthers to Stanley Cup Victory and MVP Glory

Sam Bennett, after being traded from Calgary to the Florida Panthers in 2021, won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP and helped the Panthers secure back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. Despite his success, he faces a crucial decision on whether to re-sign with the Panthers or explore free agency, with speculation about his future and potential departure. Bennett's journey highlights the impact of strategic trades and player development in building championship teams.

via The New York Times|
#conn-smythe#nhl-free-agency#panthers
"Panthers Favored, McDavid Spotlight in Stanley Cup Final"
sports2 years ago

"Panthers Favored, McDavid Spotlight in Stanley Cup Final"

The Athletic's NHL staff has made their final predictions for the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. The majority favor the Panthers to win in six games. Conn Smythe predictions include Connor McDavid for the Oilers and Aleksander Barkov for the Panthers. The second player to raise the Cup could be Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for the Oilers and Sergei Bobrovsky for the Panthers.

via The New York Times|
#conn-smythe#edmonton-oilers#florida-panthers