Welcome to the fourth edition of The Sports Bank's 2025 NHL Mock Draft. The Sports Bank is the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop site (at least as far as we know, but we could be wrong) that publishes a mock draft for all of the four leading North American major sports. We have made a few changes, as more additional information has come in. The final 2025 NFL mock … [Read more...] about 2025 NHL Mock Draft 10-8-24
Stanley Cup Finals
Jeremy Roenick, Mike Modano in hilarious NHL Playoff beard videos
Funny or Die and Philips Norelco have made a video series about the NHL playoff beard tradition. The third video launches today. Over the past two weeks, The Playoff Beard Follies, a three-part video series starring hockey legends Jeremy Roenick and Mike Modano, has taken a tongue-in-cheek spin on the hockey playoff beard tradition. The videos include: … [Read more...] about Jeremy Roenick, Mike Modano in hilarious NHL Playoff beard videos
Stanley Cup Final Game 5: Vancouver Green Men Prop Wagers
Vancouver's green men have become as much a part of this year’s NHL Stanley Cup Finals as Zdeno Chara and the Sedin twins. Now one online sportsbook has posted odds on just what the green men may do next. The green men, called Force and Sully, have made a name for themselves during the season by taunting Canucks’ opponents during games. It’s their way of doing their bit for … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Final Game 5: Vancouver Green Men Prop Wagers
2011 NHL Stanley Cup Finals Preview
2011 NHL Stanley Cup Finals Vancouver Canucks vs Boston Bruins With the Memorial Day weekend past, it is officially summer around these parts. And the best way to celebrate is with the Coolest Game on Earth. While the rest of the league gets ready for the NHL Draft, the Stanley Cup Finals start Wednesday night in Vancouver as the … [Read more...] about 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Finals Preview
Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Champs edition
Nuggets, tidbits, facts and figures relating to the Chicago Blackhawks cup run. Prior to winning last last night, the Hawks had lost each of their past five Final series, in 1962 (to Toronto), 1965, 1971 and 1973 (to Montreal) and 1992 (to Pittsburgh). Stanley Cup Wins Since NHL's Founding in 1917-18 23 – Montreal Canadiens * 13 – Toronto Maple Leafs * 11 – Detroit … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Champs edition
Flyers’ Biggest Stars Aren’t producing in the Finals
Much has been made of the Chicago Blackhawks' top line struggles during these 2010 Stanley Cup Finals. At least up until game 5, when the Hawks' young stars and big names broke through to help give Chicago it's most dominating game of the postseason. But what about the Philadelphia Flyers? Captain Mike Richards, regular season MVP Chris Pronger, and key offensive weapon Jeff … [Read more...] about Flyers’ Biggest Stars Aren’t producing in the Finals
Blackhawks, Flyers finally play like their seedings in game 5
So there's been some obvious trends in this 2010 Stanley Cup Finals- the home team seems to do really well, and every game has been close. In game 5 Sunday night between the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers, the first trend held true, but the second truly did not. The #2 seeded Blackhawks (who had the third most points in the NHL this season) were heavy favorites over … [Read more...] about Blackhawks, Flyers finally play like their seedings in game 5
More with Blackhawks Adam Burish
Hands down, Chicago Blackhawks forward Adam Burish is the best soundbite in the city. In a world of “we’re just working hard,” “focusing on ourselves right now,” and “just need to play our game,” his golden quotes glitter even more brightly. So when I saw his table at Stanley Cup Final Media Day, I made sure to spend a good chunk of the day there, recording the … [Read more...] about More with Blackhawks Adam Burish
Marian Hossa Hex wears off with 2 more wins
One of the Stanley Cup storylines being run into the ground during the 2010 Finals revolves around the Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa, and the fact that he was on the last two Stanley Cup losers. On Memorial Day, Hossa himself took a big step towards laying that oft-repeated storyline to eternal rest. By Paul M. Banks … [Read more...] about Marian Hossa Hex wears off with 2 more wins
Top two picks of ’07 Draft not impacting Stanley Cup very much
The 2010 Stanley Cup Finals features a match-up between the #1 and #2 overall picks in the 2007 NHL Draft. The Chicago Blackhawks took Patrick Kane first overall that June; the Philadelphia Flyers followed up by taking James Van Riemsdyk second. This marked the first time in NHL history that two Americans were picked 1st and 2nd overall in the same draft. Both of these young … [Read more...] about Top two picks of ’07 Draft not impacting Stanley Cup very much