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 […]
Dennis Wideman suspension reduced, no charges against Evander Kane and more in today’s collection of NHL headlines. Notable Game Recaps. THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS: Jason Spezza scored in his fifth straight game to help the Dallas Stars to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, moving the Stars into first place in the Western Conference. […]
Players who could earn big raises this summer, and more speculation over Mike Hoffman’s future with the Ottawa Senators. ESPN.COM: Craig Custance recently listed Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones, Anaheim Ducks blueliners Sami Vatanen, Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andrew Ladd, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly, Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg, Colorado Avalanche blueliner […]
Notable game recaps, injury and suspension updates and more in today’s collection of NHL headlines. Notable NHL Game Recaps. MONTREAL GAZETTE: A scary neck injury suffered by superstar P.K. Subban overshadowed Alex Galchenyuk’s two-goal performance and the Montreal Canadiens edging the Buffalo Sabres 3-2. Subban suffered the injury after colliding with teammate Alexei Emelin. He […]
Speculation over possible offseason moves by the Vancouver Canucks, Dallas Stars & Pittsburgh Penguins in your NHL rumor mill. No Lucic, but maybe Eriksson for the Canucks? TSN 1040 (VIA TODAY’S SLAPSHOT)/THE PROVINCE: Bob McKenzie and Ben Kuzma rule out the possibility of Los Angeles Kings left wing Milan Lucic signing with the Vancouver Canucks this […]
NHL announces 4 outdoor games for 2016-17, latest suspensions & more in today’s collection of NHL headlines. NHL Game Recaps. LOS ANGELES TIMES: After blowing a three-goal lead, the Los Angeles Kings edged the Washington Capitals 4-3 on an overtime goal by Jeff Carter. STLTODAY.COM: Troy Brouwer, Kevin Shattenkirk and Patrik Berglund scored shootout goals […]
Latest on Milan Lucic, Kyle Okposo, Jared Cowen, Mike Hoffman, Scott Hartnell and more in your NHL rumor mill. Highlights from TSN’s latest “Insider Trading.” TSN: Pierre LeBrun reports the Los Angeles Kings and the agent for pending UFA left wing Milan Lucic have exchanged contract proposals, noting the two sides are in the […]