The Stanley Cup playoffs constitute the greatest postseason tournament in sports. Not just for the action, the drama, the brutality, the endurance, the pain, the glory and the legends that are made.
But because in every single postseason, there are lessons to be learned. Here are 10 things we've taken away from the 2023 NHL postseason, from stars being born to road teams being unstoppable to the wit and wisdom of Jack Hughes.
Enjoy! Earlier this season on The Drop, when discussing Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak getting a massive new contract, I suggested that not only was Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk a better winger, but that he should be in the conversation for best all-around player in the NHL.
For this suggestion, I was dragged by a bunch of fans who found it ridiculous. A few months later? I'm just trying not to turn an ankle on my victory lap.