Detroit Red Wings

As long as there have been skates hitting ice, there have been people who question whether getting rest in the playoffs is good for a team or does the lack of play make them rusty. Heading into the 2018 NHL Playoffs, I had the same question. So, I did some research and the results were quite surprising.

Embed from Getty Images Richards Calls it Quits Brad Richards, the 15 year veteran with an incredible career, has officially hung up the skates, along with many other players this year. Richards, who played with five teams during his time in the NHL, has a list of accomplishments that may never be matched. While he wasn't a top pick in the…

Embed from Getty Images On the evening of June 12, 2016, the San Jose Sharks were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Final in Game 6 by the Pittsburgh Penguins. They join the Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Minnesota…

Embed from Getty Images On the evening of May 26, 2016, the Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals by the Pittsburgh Penguins. They join the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks,…