Latest on the Oilers plus updates on the NHL offseason coaching carousel. Oilers. EDMONTON JOURNAL: David Staples examines the pros and cons of trading Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Among the factors is moving him won’t leave as big a gap at forward than moving Jordan Eberle, plus he could be of more value to other […]
Playoff game recaps, Leafs win 2016 draft lottery, Lady Byng Trophy nominees revealed & more in today’s collection of notable NHL morning headlines. NHL Playoff Recap. TRIBLIVE.COM/THE WASHINGTON POST: Eric Fehr scored the game winner and Matt Murray made 23 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged the Washington Capitals 2-1 to even their best-of-seven second-round […]
Latest on the Ducks and Red Wings, plus an update on Alex Radulov, in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. Changes coming for the Ducks. YAHOO SPORTS: Jen Neale reports Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray isn’t done making changes after announcing head coach Bruce Boudreau was relieved of his duties yesterday. Murray was particularly critical of his […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Blues oust the Blackhawks, Predators push Ducks to Game 7 and more in today’s collection of notable NHL morning headlines. NHL Playoff Recap STLTODAY.COM/CHICAGO TRIBUNE: There will be new Stanley Cup champs in 2016, as the St. Louis Blues edged the defending champion Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in the seventh and deciding game of their opening-round […]
Islanders, Capitals and Stars advance to the next round, Lecavalier to retire & more in today’s collection of notable NHL morning headlines. NHL Playoff Recaps. NEWSDAY/MIAMI HERALD: New York Islanders captain John Tavares scored the game-tying and double-overtime game winner to lift his club to a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers, ending their series […]
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 […]