Category Archives: NHL

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – June 10, 2016

Sharks stay alive in the Stanley Cup Final, Red Wings hire John Torchetti and more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines.  THE MERCURY NEWS: A 44-save performance by Martin Jones and a three-goal first period were key to the San Jose Sharks’ 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 5 of the Stanley […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – June 9, 2016

Stanley Cup Final news, coaching hires and much more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines.  CBS SPORTS: Tickets to attend Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final at Pittsburgh’s Consol Energy Center run from between $1,125 to $11,000. SPECTOR’S NOTE: If you’re a season-ticket holder willing to part with your seat for tonight’s game, […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – June 8, 2016

Latest Stanley Cup Final news, expansion updates, coaching hires & more in this morning’s NHL headlines.  THE GLOBE & MAIL: James Mirtle explains why Phil Kessel is performing so well in the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Kessel’s performance is so notable that he’s among the contenders for the 2016 Conn Smythe Trophy as […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – June 6, 2016

Stanley Cup Final news and more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines.  NBC SPORTS: Ice conditions at San Jose’s SAP Center were problematic for the players during Game 3. The outdoor temperature reached 90 degrees fahrenheit in San Jose on Saturday. SPECTOR’S NOTE: No word yet what, if anything, might be done to improve conditions […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – June 4, 2016

Latest Stanley Cup news, Steen undergoes shoulder surgery and much more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines.  PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE: The Penguins will continue to focus on their strong forecheck as their best tool to win Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. THE MERCURY NEWS: San Jose Sharks winger Tomas Hertl missed practice on […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – June 4, 2016

Latest Stanley Cup news, Steen undergoes shoulder surgery and much more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines.  PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE: The Penguins will continue to focus on their strong forecheck as their best tool to win Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. THE MERCURY NEWS: San Jose Sharks winger Tomas Hertl missed practice on […]

NHL Rumor Mill – June 3, 2016

List of this summer’s top trade candidates & unrestricted free agents in your NHL rumor mill.  Summer of 2016’s top NHL trade candidates. TSN: Frank Seravalli lists this summer’s top-20 NHL trade candidates: 1. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Edmonton Oilers, 2. Tyson Barrie, Colorado Avalanche, 3. Kevin Shattenkirk, St. Louis Blues, 4. Edmonton Oilers’ fourth-overall pick in […]