Potential offseason goalie targets for the Flames, and a suggestion of what to do if they win the draft lottery. CALGARY SUN: Eric Francis notes the Flames will need a goaltender next season, perhaps two. This season’s tandem of Jonas Hiller and Karri Ramo are pending UFAs in July and aren’t expected to be re-signed. Addressing […]
Game recaps, changes coming for goalie equipment & more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines. Notable NHL Game Recaps. THE WASHINGTON POST: Alex Ovechkin’s overtime goal lifted the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, clinching a playoff berth and giving Capitals goalie Braden Holtby his franchise-record 42nd win of the […]
A list of this summer’s top unrestricted free agents, and why the Toronto Maple Leafs could be attractive for some of them. SPORTSNET: Luke Fox provides an updated list of this summer’s top-16 unrestricted free agents. It’s comprised of Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, St. Louis Blues center David Backes, New York Islanders right wing […]
Jonathan Quick sets a record, results from the GMs meeting & more in today’s collection of NHL morning headlines. NHL Game Recaps. LOS ANGELES TIMES: Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick reached his 41st career NHL shutout backstopping his club to a 5-0 blanking of the slumping Chicago Blackhawks. Quick now holds the record for most NHL […]
Check out recent speculation on Mike Hoffman, Jordan Eberle, Cam Ward and more in your NHL rumor mill. Highlights from Shinzawa’s “Sunday Hockey Notes.” THE BOSTON GLOBE: Fluto Shinzawa doesn’t expect smooth contract negotiations between the Ottawa Senators and pending restricted free agent winger Mike Hoffman. While his numbers (27 goals in 79 games last […]
Game recaps, injury updates and the latest on Matt Duchene, Charlie Coyle & more in today’s collection of NHL morning headlines. THE TAMPA TRIBUNE: Despite losing Valtteri Filppula (upper body) and Nikita Kucherov to injury, the Tampa Bay Lightning blanked the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0. Lightning goalie Ben Bishop made 37 saves while captain Steven […]
The NHL is hoping the revived World Cup of Hockey will replace the Olympics as a showcase tournament for its top talent. Will it be worth the hype? Or will be become a world class waste of time? In the 1970s and 1980s, staging international tournaments like the Canada Cup was the only way to […]
Coaches feeling the heat, plus updates on Zdeno Chara, Jonathan Drouin, Nail Yakupov and more in your Sunday NHL rumor roundup. Highlights from Garrioch’s “Insider Trading.” OTTAWA SUN: Bruce Garrioch speculates this year’s playoffs could determine the futures of head coaches like Anaheim’s Bruce Boudreau, St. Louis’ Ken Hitchcock and the New York Islanders’ Jack […]
Game recaps, updated injury report and more in this morning’s collection of notable NHL headlines. Game Recaps. STLTODAY.COM: Alex Pietrangelo’s overtime goal lifted the St. Louis Blues to a 5-4 victory over the Dallas Stars, putting the two clubs into a tie for first overall in the Western Conference with 91 points. Kevin Shattenkirk also […]
More speculation over the futures of Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Drouin, while the New Jersey Devils could welcome back Lee Stempniak via free agency. TSN 1050 (VIA TODAY’S SLAPSHOT): Bob McKenzie recently speculated Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos hasn’t decided anything yet. Stamkos is eligible for UFA status in July and the subject of season-long […]