The latest on the playoff race, Patrick Kane hits a milestone and more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines. The Playoff Race. CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Patrick Kane’s hat trick proved crucial for the Chicago Blackhawks as they held on for a 6-4 win over the Boston Bruins Kane became the first Blackhawk to reach 100 points […]
The recent unsealing of NHL emails and documents by a judge involved in the NHL concussion lawsuit revealed the often-candid private discussions among league executives, team owners and even some notable pundits over player safety. Pundits and bloggers had a field day scouring through the trove of information. Puck Daddy’s Greg Wyshynski, SB Nation’s Mary Clarke and Pat […]
The latest on Pavel Datsyuk and Jimmy Vesey highlights today’s NHL rumor mill. Datsyuk heading to Russia at season’s end? SPORTSNET: Elliotte Friedman reported sources claiming Detroit Red Wings veteran center Pavel Datsyuk could return to Russia at season’s end to finish his playing career in the KHL. The decision is apparently being made for […]
Steven Stamkos to undergo vascular surgery, latest on the playoff race & more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines. THE TAMPA TRIBUNE/TAMPA BAY TIMES: The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils was overshadowed by the news Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will be sidelined 1-3 months due to upcoming surgery to […]
Will the Oilers shop for a puck-moving defenseman and a backup goalie? Will they trade Benoit Pouliot? What moves are in store this summer for the Senators? Read on for the latest. EDMONTON JOURNAL: Jim Matheson believes Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli will go shopping this summer for a puck-moving defenseman. Matheson’s choices would be St. […]
Duncan Keith suspended, stars of March & rookie of the month revealed & more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines, The Playoff Chase. THE WASHINGTON POST: Goaltender Braden Holtby collected his 47th win of the season and Alex Ovechkin tallied his 45th goal as the Washington Capitals downed the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 for their […]
No April Fooling here, just the latest on the Red Wings, Wild and Coyotes in your NHL rumor mill. Red Wings could face offseason goalie question. THE DETROIT NEWS: Gregg Krupa reports the current struggles of Petr Mrazek and the recent improvement of Jimmy Howard raises questions over how the Red Wings could address their […]
No April Fool’s jokes, just the latest notable NHL news in today’s collection of headlines. The Playoff Chase. THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS: The Dallas Stars moved two points ahead of the St. Louis Blues for the best record in the Western Conference with a 4-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes. Jamie Benn became the second […]
Updates on Keith Yandle, Frans Nielsen, Jimmy Vesey and Joe Colborne in today’s NHL rumor mill. Will the Rangers and Isles lose Yandle & Nielsen to free agency? NEW YORK POST: Larry Brooks recently wondered about the possibility of the New York Rangers finding a way to re-sign pending UFA defenseman Keith Yandle, who could […]
No Canadian teams in the playoffs, more revelations from concussion e-mails & more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines. The Playoff Chase. PHILLY.COM: Steve Mason made 29 saves, plus two in a shootout, backstopping the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Washington Capitals. THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: The Anaheim Ducks defeated the […]