**NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs Set to Kick Off Amidst High Expectations** The highly anticipated 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are just around the corner, with 16 teams vying for the coveted championship title. As the regular season comes to a close, fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the postseason, which promises to bring intense competition and thrilling matchups. With several top contenders already emerging, the stage is set for a dramatic and unpredictable ride to the Stanley Cup Finals. Will the defending champion Montreal Canadiens be able to repeat their success, or will a new challenger rise to the top?
![[Dreger] The Blues front office is changing with Kevin Maxwell and Peter Chiarelli leaving the club to pursue other opportunities. Chiarelli is a candidate in NSH interview process and Maxwell is expected to return to NYR in a management role.](https://preview.redd.it/8hs9m3tumlrg1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=ce4550e1caea7b79f0c63dd506935cd41dc4d243)
