Predicting the 2020 NBA & NHL Playoff Bubbles because…why not?

Two more of the major sports return this weekend and although I’m not a diehard fan of either during the regular season, usually I enjoy watching postseason basketball and hockey. But everything is screwed up thanks to the coronavirus in 2020 so the playoff bubbles in Orlando (NBA) and Canada (NHL) are the leagues’ only realistic opportunity to complete their seasons.

Cohen’s Corner NBA & NHL Playoff Predictions

Here’s a quick blog post with my playoff picks in both sports. All 8 NHL first round playoff series have each played one game thus far…but when you see my picks, you’ll realize that these picks were made LONG before the games started.

Friday, 6/9 Quick Hitters

A sampling of what’s on my mind in the sports world this week… -Bob Stoops leaving Oklahoma doesn’t surprise me in the least. The timing of the announcement, after spring practice, and in early-June is stunning. While his teams have been successful, his penchant of choking in bowl games and not playing for a national […]

Friday, 6/2 Quick Hitters

-Wait – you aren’t that person who thought Cleveland had a chance to beat Golden State this year, are you? If so, you do realize all of the reasons why the Warriors will dispatch of the Cavs in 5 games or less: Revenge from 2016’s Golden State choke job. Kevin Durant is now on the […]

Friday, 5/26 Quick Hitters

A sampling of what’s on my mind this week… -How great was the Penguins-Senators Game 7 last night? As a sports fan, whether you like hockey or not, you had to appreciate the passion, intensity, and high-level skills displayed as the teams played over 85 minutes of hockey. -As if there was any doubt, Mike […]