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Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown (right) holds his NBA finals MVP trophy during the duck boat parade celebrating the Celtics’ 18th championship in June. Businesses surrounding TD Garden are preparing for more customers as the Celtics regular season begins on Tuesday. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Restaurants, residents prepare for increased activity as Celtics’ and Bruins’ seasons begin

Charlie Johnson October 16, 2024
Businesses and residents in the West End are gearing up for an influx of activity as the Boston Celtics and Bruins begin their respective seasons.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: This season’s best storylines

Annika Morris September 18, 2024
The 2024-25 National Hockey League season is sliding in fast, and there are some interesting threads to follow as the season unfolds. After all, hockey is more fun when you know what you’re watching for.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: NHL All-Star Game draft still needs fixing

Annika Morris February 8, 2024
No one wants to be picked last for their middle school dodgeball team. Even if you’re an NHL all star, you don’t want to be drafted last. After years of simply dividing the all stars by their respective divisions — Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central and Pacific — to play in a four-team bracket to decide the winning team, the NHL decided to mix up the format and return to a draft format.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Off the Post: Western Conference playoff preview

Belle Fraser April 19, 2023
Following yesterday's breakdown of the Eastern Conference, Belle Fraser takes a look at the playoff series in the West for a follow-up edition of Off the Post.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Off the Post: Vegas cannot escape the Sharks

Belle Fraser April 28, 2022
In the latest edition of Off the Post, Belle Fraser discusses how the Vegas Golden Knights have been unable to beat the San Jose Sharks in high pressure games since the team's inaugural season in 2017-18.
Profile on E.J. Hradek

Off the Post: Hockey talk with NHL Network’s E.J. Hradek

Belle Fraser January 27, 2022
Columnist Belle Fraser reflects on her conversation with NHL Network reporter E.J. Hradek, which covered Hradek's career and the current state of the NHL.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Off the Post: Kevin Hayes makes emotional return

Belle Fraser November 18, 2021
Belle Fraser discusses what Kevin Hayes' return from injury has meant to the NHL world.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Off the Post: The Seattle Kraken’s conservative entry into the NHL

Belle Fraser September 15, 2021
Belle Fraser discusses the Seattle Kraken's approach to roster building ahead of their inaugural season.
Off the Post: Realigning the NHL is not as simple as it sounds

Off the Post: Realigning the NHL is not as simple as it sounds

Chad Jones December 10, 2020
The National Hockey League has finally made progress on starting its 2020-21 season, but adjusting the divisions to minimize travel may be a tough task.
Off the Post: The NHL needs to start making decisions

Off the Post: The NHL needs to start making decisions

Chad Jones November 19, 2020
The National Hockey League is yet to declare a start date for the 2020-21 season, and the league needs to start making decisions.
Off the Post: The biggest takeaways from the NHL’s bubble

Off the Post: The biggest takeaways from the NHL’s bubble

Chad Jones October 7, 2020
The biggest outcomes from the National Hockey League bubble that included no fans in the stands.
Off the Post: Tampa Bay Lightning delivered their redemption story

Off the Post: Tampa Bay Lightning delivered their redemption story

Chad Jones September 30, 2020
After exiting the playoffs early in 2019, the Tampa Bay Lightning rolled all the way to a Stanley Cup championship in 2020.
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