Knicks’ coaching options after firing Tom Thibodeau; Stanley Cup Final preview, predictions

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🏒 Good morning to all, but especially to …

The Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers

Will Lord Stanley’s Cup Finally, return to CanadaOr will we only see the repetition of the third title of the 21st century? These are two of many stories as in Oily face to the Panthers in the Stanley Cup final for the second consecutive year, with The series opens tonight to Edmonton.

That is the Fifth End of the Stanley Cup in the time of expansion (since 1967) and after McDavid ConnorThe 2024 final ended quietly Another opportunity to cease his legacy as a great timeWrite Chris Bengel.

• Sticks: “McDavid has registered seven appearances at the NHL All-Star, won the Hart Trophy as the MVP of the League three times, ran the league in points five times and even won the Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoff’s MVP last season. Realistic, the only accomplishment that McDavid failed to complete a Stanley Cup … In the League, McDavid assumed the title that assumed the title of the League, McDavid assumed the title that assumed the title of McDavid, McDavid, assumed the title that assumed the title of McDavid, McDavid, assumed the title of McDavid, McDavid assumed the title of the league, McDavid, who has assumed the title McDavid, McDavid.

It may not be expected that a hockey dynasty will leave the south of Florida, but this is exactly what the panthers have built. Austin nivison says the victory of the panthers is a Greater victory for NHLAlso.

• Serbison: “ Florida has affected his high drafts selections, found some raw diamonds and has been aggressive when elite talent reaches the commercial market … The panthers have built a fun team with legitimate star power, and the community continues to adopt the franchise and sport.This should give the league a little hope that it can expand its reach in the traditional hockey markers in the future. ”

So who wins? Chris and Austin did their choicesAnd they agree.

👍 Honorable Mentions

🏀 And it’s not a good day for …

Tom Thibodeau

Tom Thibodeauthe reward to lead the Knicks In its first end of the Eastern Conference since 2000 it was a pink slip. New York shot his main coach three days after losing in front of the Markers.

There are many ways when the Knicks could go, both with their list and their coach. Sam wrote about a potential village per-Kevin during tradeand with the Sun‘Ask the price Supposedly going downMaybe this is the great movement.

Regardless of what happens to the list, you need a coach. Sam has Six names to see in the Knick’s training searchincluded …

• Quinn: “”Jeff van Gundy – Can I be interested in a story of sensation? Van Gundy is Knick’s last lead coach to achieve the most successful in the role than Thibodeau. He resigned in 2001, a decision that was repenting for a long time. … Van Gundy was out of the coach for 17 years, but his return to the bench for the clippers last season was a success without imitating. He served as a defensive coordinator for the third defense of the NBA, and did so through various creative schemes and flexible alignments. “

There are also obvious university connections. After reflecting on the Lakes“Opening the last season from outside, could And hurley leave Uconn? David Cobb says perhaps. What happens with Jay Wrightwho trained the “new Knicks” when they were, in fact, to Villanova?

👎 not so honorable mentions

🏀 Thunder vs. Final NBA PACERS: Six Great Questions

We are a day away from the Thunder welcome the pacers to Game 1 of the NBA finalsA series with the best defense of the post -season against the highest post -season shot team.

James has Six big questions This will determine the series, including this same coincidence.

• Herbert: “”How can the pacers choose at OKC? – The thunder does not offer non-small, protruding guards, large and clumsy and large guards to pick them up. … Indiana will not be able to play game games that put two weak proponents in the same action because there will never be two weak defenders on the floor. What Indiana has to do, however, is constantly exploiting smaller advantages. Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren They are excellent defenders, but when they are on the ground together, the pacers must try the will of thunder a) change them Tyrese Haliburton ib) go into rotation. “

⚾ Team All-Fun of 2025 of MLB

Of course sports can put you through Wringer. This is Fandom.

But at the end of the day, sports are fun. It’s fun to see the breathtaking athletes being impressive. It’s fun to see a game without rooting interest.

And if this fits you as a baseball fan with dog days, allow -to share with you The team of all 2025 by Matt Snyderwhere I was glad to see James WoodThe name appears in the left field. (Hey, leaves that National They make Dream of Better Days ahead!) Next to him, in the central field, he is a player who has just overcome Wood’s nationals.

• Traps: “”Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubes- It was fun last year and before it was a threat to the bat. He made a little heat last season until a point where 1) we knew he had to play every day, due to his value in defense and the bases, and 2) there was hope for a decent offensive season. Instead, it has become an absolute force on the dish. It is rhythm for a 40-40 to 23 season while sitting towards the top of the RBI classification table and still has the ability to suffer once. All of this of a guy who suffers around the field outside as a prime Andruw Jones. Are you kidding me? “”

This hypothetical list would be a lot of fun to see … and it was a lot of fun to read.

📺 What are we seeing on Wednesday

⚾ Angels at Red Sox13:35 on the MLB network
🏒 Game 1: Panthers in OilersAt 20 Ha TNT/TRUTV
🥎 Game 1: Texas vs Texas Tech20 Has espn
⚾ Mets to Dodgers22:10 on the MLB network