Inspired by the The Rookie Scouting Portfolio the writers here at The Sports Trough are going to try their hand at playing Jerry Jones. Using a sheet of player values that the RSP developed we’ll each build 53-man rosters from the ground up with a $160 million cap, including coaches and overall team philosophy.
The Rangers squeak by the #8 seed, Ottawa, in a 7 game series. With Henrik Lundqvist playing some of his best hockey, they look to bring the Capitals into town, and breeze into the next round of the playoffs.
The Devils upset the Panthers in a 7 game series, and take the fight to Philadelphia. Will they survive round 2? Check out our Round 1 Series Wrap-up!
Washington steals a series win from the defending champions, Boston. How will they fare against the upcoming Rangers?
The Blackhawks fell to the Coyotes in one of the most evenly matched series in NHL playoff history. While the scores may have been close, Chicago’s shot differential should have been enough to win the series in 4. Check out our wrap-up of one of the closest series we’ve seen in a while.
With a shocking upset of the Presidents’ Trophy Winners in the first round of the playoffs, the LA Kings prepare themselves for another tough matchup against Elliot, Halak & Co. in St. Louis.
The Penguins fall short of the series, despite a 10 goal effort in game 4. Now Phildelphia has their sites set for the next round, continuing their playoff dominance they’ve seen in recent years.
We take a look at the series between San Jose and St. Louis, and how the Blues did exactly what was expected of them. Now, St. Louis hosts the LA Kings, hoping to continue on their path to the Stanley Cup Finals.
What’s next for Nashville after defeating Detroit in 5? We provide an in depth analysis of the series, and what Nashville looks forward to when they head to Phoenix to start the next round of the NHL Playoffs.
From the Bar Stool: The whimsical thoughts of an experienced pub attendee In ancient times, groups of friends would gather at mighty structures built of stone, sweat, mud, blood, and tears to watch the spectacle of the mighty athlete perform…
