Nazem Kadri

When Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final commences on Wednesday night, the Colorado Avalanche will look to dethrone the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay ...

He made an early prediction for the Final: “He’s going to be a hell of a player.” “In the first two rounds, he was a little bit nervous, and the level he’s played in the third round was much, much better,” Lehkonen said. He gets to hang around here again in the Stanley Cup Final. I know he’s been to a few of these and it’s fun.” Properly channeling the nervous energy that surrounds a Stanley Cup Final is critical for success – both on the ice and in the broadcast booth. A YouTuber known for impersonating Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson has allegedly been banned from Chase Center in San Francisco for "sneaking" into the building and making it onto the court ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Dawson Gurley, who has been recognized for impersonating the Warriors shooting guard since 2017, filmed his "journey" on Monday as he went through multiple security checkpoints at Chase Center and made it onto the court for shootaround before being caught. 13. Charlotte Hornets: Mark Williams (N/A) Mark Williams isn't listed on the odds to go No. 1, but he's a perfect fit for a Charlotte team that needs an athletic center that can defend and dominate the glass. The 2022 NBA Draft is just eight days away, and the contenders for the No. 1 overall pick have been solidified in the betting market, with Jabari Smith as the favorite over Chet Holmgren. The NBA draft will always have a few wrinkles in it, especially with rumors that the Sacramento Kings (No. 4) and the Portland Trail Blazers (No. 7) are willing to trade their selections to grab win-now players. San Antonio Spurs: Johnny Davis (+50000) Johnny Davis can do it all, and the sophomore feels like a perfect fit in San Antonio. The Spurs could form a really tough backcourt with bigger guards like Davis and Dejounte Murray. After trading Derrick White at the deadline, I like this fit for San Antonio. 10. Per a report delivered by the previously mentioned special committee, supporters of the "Colonials" name say that it "refers to those who lived in the American colonies, especially those who fought for independence and democracy." 2. Oklahoma City Thunder: Chet Holmgren (+140) Chet Holmgren was the consensus No. 1 in this class heading into the 2021-22 season, so this is a solid value for a OKC team that jumped up the board. Bruins, 2013 Closeness: 3 Star power: 3 Drama: 4 Market: 4 Memorability: 3 Score: 17/20 (85%) Viewership-wise, Chicago/Boston was a chef’s kiss matchup for the NHL, drawing the biggest U.S. TV ratings of any Final in the cap era. The 2023 edition will be the first time the Army-Navy Game has been played in the state of Massachusetts and it will be hosted a week before the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Navy leads the all-time series 62-53-7 and beat Army, 17-13, when the teams last met. Predators, 2017 Closeness: 3 Star power: 3 Drama: 2 Market: 3 Memorability: 3 Score: 14/20 (70%) Who could forget the passion of Smashville? The Predators’ first trip to the Stanley Cup Final made for joyful viewing. Wood, 26, was acquired by the Rockets in a sign-and-trade deal in 2020 and led the team in both scoring and rebounding during the 2021-22 season.