Longtime ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose joined Sportscene with Steve Russell to discuss the 2022 Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche. In terms of matchups, hockey fans couldn’t have asked for a better one. Star Powered Final The Colorado Avalanche is a complete hockey team …
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With only a week until the All-Star Game, the NHL heats up. ESPN’s Barry Melrose recaps the first half of the season and takes a look at the Tampa Bay Lightning as well as the most surprising and disappointing teams this year. Tampa Bay Lightning While the Florida Panthers, New …
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The NHL trade deadline has come and gone this week and, with it, several of the contenders loaded up on even more talent. The Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins each added depth at the deadline on Monday to solidify their case as playoff contenders. ESPN hockey analyst …
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The Tampa Bay Lightning clinched a spot in the NHL’s Eastern Conference finals for the fourth time in six years. The Lightning clinched a victory after a double overtime win against the reigning Eastern Conference champions, the Boston Bruins. ESPN’s Barry Melrose recapped Tampa Bay’s success and the future of …
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Revenge is in the air in Toronto. After Columbus swept them last year, the Lightning are one win away from sending the Blue Jackets home. Tampa Bay jumped to a 3-1 series lead on Tuesday. They beat Columbus 2-1, while Andrei Vasilevskiy recorded 28 saves for the Bolts. Barclay Goodrow …
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Attention all hockey fans: it’s almost time to hit the ice. The NHL and its players association finalized their plans to resume the season. In terms of location, the hub cities are no longer in question. Canada will host the remainder of the 2020 season; Toronto and Edmonton, Alberta, are …
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The NHL announces that it will end the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams if the season returns. Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the plan to return to play yesterday still needs to go through the approval of the NHL Players’ Association. The plan also includes …
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Coronavirus has left the sports world in a state of chaos. Leagues around the world suspended play, leaving sports fans wondering when they will see their beloved sports return. Many sports were brought to a halt in the middle of the regular season, one of them being the National Hockey …
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The Boston Bruins overcame a slow start Monday night to defeat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. A Boston Comeback St. Louis pounced early on a well-rested Boston squad by taking a two-goal lead in 22 minutes. Winger-turned-center Braden Schenn scored halfway through …
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Cool became the rule on the airwaves of WRUF. ESPN analyst Barry Melrose joined Sport Scene with Steve Russell to give his thoughts on the NHL just days before the trade deadline. Who’s the Best in the NHL? Melrose’s answer to this question was a simple one: the Tampa Bay …
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