Category Archives: Wild

Updates on the Ducks, Wild & Canucks – April 29, 2016

In today’s NHL rumor mill, we look at some possible offseason moves by the Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks.  What next for the Anaheim Ducks? ESPN.COM: Following yet another disappointing playoff exit for the Anaheim Ducks, Craig Custance suggests they pursue Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jonathan Drouin if he’s available via the […]

First-Round Casualties of 2016 NHL Playoffs

A brief look at why the teams ousted from the opening round of the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs made their early exits. Each club is listed in the order they were eliminated.  Detroit Red Wings: The Wings five-game ouster by the Tampa Bay Lightning wasn’t surprising. The once-dominant team from “Hockeytown” has been in decline in recent years. […]

NHL Rumor Mill – April 26, 2016

Latest on the Rangers, Flyers, Red Wings and Wild in your NHL rumor mill.  Rangers. NORTHJERSEY.COM: Andrew Gross wonders what moves New York Rangers GM Jeff Gorton has in mind for his roster this summer. He doesn’t believe it’s a stretch to assume Gorton could attempt to trade “Rick Nash, Derick Brassard or Derek Stepan […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 24, 2016

Penguins eliminate the Rangers, Blackhawks tie series with Blues and more in today’s collection of NHL morning headlines.  NHL Playoff Recaps. TRIBLIVE.COM/NEW YORK POST: A four-goal second period powered the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers, eliminating the latter in five games. Penguins rookie forward Bryan Rust led the way […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 23, 2016

Sharks eliminate the Kings, game recaps and more in today’s collection of NHL morning headlines.  NHL Playoff Recaps. SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS/LOS ANGELES TIMES: Two years after blowing a 3-0 series lead to the Los Angeles Kings, the San Jose Sharks avenged that upset on Friday night with a 6-3 victory in Game Five to eliminate the […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 22, 2016

LIghtning eliminate Red Wings, plus other playoff recaps and more in today’s collection of NHL morning headlines.  NHL Playoff Recaps THE TAMPA TRIBUNE/DETROIT FREE PRESS:  A miscue in handling the puck behind the net by Detroit Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek led to Alex Killorn scoring the only goal late in Game Five to give […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 20, 2016

Playoff game recaps, updates, the Senators’ coaching search & more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. NHL Playoff Game Recaps. STLTODAY/CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Vladiimir Tarasenko scored twice as the St. Louis Blues edged the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3, taking a 3-1 lead in their best-of seven series and pushing the defending Stanley Cup champions to the brink […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 20, 2016

Playoff game recaps, updates, the Senators’ coaching search & more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. NHL Playoff Game Recaps. STLTODAY/CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Vladiimir Tarasenko scored twice as the St. Louis Blues edged the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3, taking a 3-1 lead in their best-of seven series and pushing the defending Stanley Cup champions to the brink […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 19, 2016

Check out today’s collection of notable NHL playoff game recaps and news. NHL Playoff Game Recaps THE WASHINGTON POST: The Washington Capitals humiliated the Philadelphia Flyers with a lopsided 6-1 victory in Game Three of their best-of-seven opening-round series. It was the first home game for the Flyers since team founder Ed Snider passed away […]