Playoff race update, Oilers bid farewell to Rexall Place and more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines. THE DETROIT NEWS: Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard made 30 saves to shut out the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0. The Wings opened a two-point lead over the Flyers (93-91) in the Eastern Conference playoff race, though the latter […]
The latest on Matt Duchene, Pavel Datsyuk, Milan Lucic, Steven Stamkos and more in today’s NHL rumor mill. Update on Lucic’s contract negotiations. ESPN.COM: Pierre LeBrun reports the Los Angeles Kings and pending UFA left wing Milan Lucic have had contract talks for a month but have yet to reach an agreement on a new deal. He […]
Check out the latest on the playoff race in your NHL morning coffee headlines. TWINCITIES.COM: Despite a 3-0 shutout loss to the San Jose Sharks and being booed off the ice by their fans, the Minnesota Wild clinched the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. THE DENVER POST: The Colorado Avalanche’s 4-3 loss to […]
Latest on Matt Duchene, Ryan Miller and Mika Zibanejad in your NHL rumor mill. Duchene, Avs corp could be under the microscope this summer. TSN: (via TODAY’S SLAPSHOT): Darren Dreger reports Colorado Avalanche coach Patrick Roy’s harsh comments over center Matt Duchene celebrating his first 30-goal season during a recent 5-1 loss to the St. […]
Players of the week, Nazem Kadri suspended and more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines. The Playoff Chase. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS: The Rangers clinched a playoff berth by doubling up the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2, but it came at the cost of an apparent hand injury to defenseman Ryan McDonagh. He will be […]
Could the Avalanche part ways with Matt Duchene?Is this really Pavel Datsyuk’s final NHL season? Read on for the latest. Duchene and Roy heading for a divorce in Denver? THE DENVER POST: Mike Chambers reports Colorado Avalanche coach Patrick Roy wasn’t pleased with center Matt Duchene celebrating his 30th goal of the season during a […]
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 […]