Capitals take series opening against Penguins, Selke nominees revealed & more in today’s collection of notable NHL morning headlines. NHL Playoff Headlines THE WASHINGTON POST/POST-GAZETTE.COM: T.J. Oshie netted a hat trick, including the game winner in overtime (left), to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the opening game […]
The first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs has ended and the second round is underway. I’m expected to pick which teams I believe will emerge as the winners from this round. This is also a time when I’m supposed to review my previous selections to either brag about how many I got right or lament how many I got […]
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. […]
Latest on the Flyers & Devils plus updates on Steven Stamkos, Eric Staal, James Reimer, Troy Brouwer and more in today’s NHL rumor mill. Eric Staal YAHOO SPORTS: Greg Wyshynski reports New York Rangers Eric Staal will be looking to join a team where he can play a vital role, something he didn’t get […]
Predators eliminate Ducks, Islanders take first game against Lightning, Vezina Trophy nominees announced and more in your NHL morning coffee headlines. NHL Playoff Recap. YAHOO SPORTS/THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: Appearing in their first Game 7 in franchise history, the Nashville Predators edged the Anaheim Ducks 2-1, eliminating the Ducks and extending their streak of losing […]
What could the offseason hold for the Chicago Blackhawks? Read on for the latest. CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Chris Kuc reports the Blackhawks limited salary cap space this summer means they have little room to re-sign UFAs like Andrew Ladd and they’ll need to create some room. RFA center Andrew Shaw’s future with the Hawks doesn’t look bright, […]
What could the offseason hold for the Chicago Blackhawks? Read on for the latest. CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Chris Kuc reports the Blackhawks limited salary cap space this summer means they have little room to re-sign UFAs like Andrew Ladd and they’ll need to create some room. RFA center Andrew Shaw’s future with the Hawks doesn’t look bright, […]
Ducks and Predators prepare for Game 7, updated second-round playoff schedule & more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines. NHL Playoff Headlines. THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER/ESPN.COM: As the Anaheim Ducks prepare to face the Nashville Predators in the seventh and deciding game of their opening-round series, they must overcome their own disappointing Game 7 […]
Time to catch up on the latest Oilers, Canadiens and Lightning speculation, plus updates on Alexander Radulov. Enjoy! Subban for Hall and Klefbom? EDMONTON JOURNAL: David Staples cited a recent discussion between 630 CHED insider Bob Stauffer and Montreal Canadiens insider Marc-Antoine Godin in which Godin speculates Habs GM Marc Bergevin is looking into the […]
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 […]