All posts by Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumor Mill – May 18, 2016

Latest on Marc-Andre Fleury, Tyson Barrie, Kevin Shattenkirk and Brian Campbell in your NHL rumor mill.  Marc- Andre Fleury to the Flames?   SPORTNET: Eric Duhatschek suggests Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury could be a transitional netminder for the Calgary Flames, who need help between the pipes until promising Jon Gillies is ready. If there’s […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – May 18, 2016

Sharks blank Blues to even the Western Conference Final. Details and more in this morning’s collection of notable NHL headlines.  THE MERCURY NEWS/STLTODAY.COM: Brent Burns scored two power-play goals, Dainius Zubrus collected two points and Martin Jones made 26 saves as the San Jose Sharks blanked the St. Louis Blues 4-0 to even their best-of-seven […]

Latest on the Stars, Oilers and Capitals – May 17, 2016

Latest rumors and speculation on the Dallas Stars,  Edmonton Oilers and Washington Capitals in your NHL rumor mill.    Stars. SPORTSNET 960 (via TODAY’S SLAPSHOT) Elliotte Friedman doubts a new contract for Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn starts with a 10 (meaning $10 million per season) like the LA Kings’ Anze Kopitar or Chicago’s Jonathan […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – May 17, 2016

Penguins edge Lightning to tie Eastern Conference Final, an update on Steven Stamkos & more in this morning’s collection of notable NHL headlines.  TRIBLIVE.COM/TAMPA BAY TIMES: Sidney Crosby scored his first-ever NHL playoff overtime goal to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference […]

NHL Rumor Mill – May 16, 2016

Latest speculation on the Red Wings and Islanders plus updates on Brayden Schenn and Andrew Ference. Islanders and Red Wings   NEWSDAY: Arthur Staple recently reported on the state of the New York Islanders three goaltenders. Oft-injured starter Jaroslav Halak missed considerable time this past season and could face offseason sports hernia surgery. He’s also […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – May 16, 2016

Blues defeat Sharks, Conn Smythe Trophy candidates and more in today’s collection of notable NHL morning headlines.  STLTODAY.COM/THE MERCURY NEWS: Brian Elliott made 31 saves (16 in the second period) to backstop the St. Louis Blues to a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. David Backes […]

Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup – May 15, 2016

Latest on Steven Stamkos, Henrik Lundqvist, Justin Faulk and more in your Sunday NHL rumor roundup.    Stamkos and Lundqvist. THE BUFFALO NEWS: Bucky Gleason recently examined why signing Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos does and doesn’t make sense for the Buffalo Sabres. Stamkos is eligible this summer for unrestricted free agency and the Sabres […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – May 15, 2016

Latest on Ben Bishop, Ryan Callahan, Logan Couture, Filip Forsberg and more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines.  TAMPA BAY TIMES: Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop is listed as day-to-day with a “lower-body injury” after appearing to injure his left knee against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. […]

NHL Rumor Mill – May 14, 2016

Updates on on Tyson Barrie Justin Faulk & P.K. Subban, plus the latest on the Oilers, Ducks, Coyotes and Senators in your NHL rumor mill.  Tyson Barrie and Justin Faulk.    630 CHED (via TODAY’S SLAPSHOT): Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman thinks Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie is “definitely in play”. He gets the impression the Barrie camp […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – May 14, 2016

Lightning down Penguins but lose Ben Bishop in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Final. Details & more in today’s collection of NHL morning headlines.  NHL Playoff Headlines TAMPA BAY TIMES/TRIBLIVE.COM: An apparent left-knee injury suffered by Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop overshadowed the Lightning’s 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of […]