The Pittsburgh Penguins are the 2016 Stanley Cup champions. Details and more in this morning’s collections of NHL headlines. TRIBLIVE.COM: Sidney Crosby set up the game-winning and insurance goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins downed the San Jose Sharks 3-1 in Game 6 of the 2016 Stanley Cup Final, winning the series and their fourth championship […]
Latest Stanley Cup Final news, updates on NHL expansion rules and more in this morning’s collection of notable headlines. TRIBLIVE.COM: Veteran Pittsburgh Penguins such as Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Matt Cullen hope to draw upon their previous Stanley Cup Final experiences in Game 6 when they face off tonight against the San Jose Sharks. […]
Latest Stanley Cup Final news, tributes pour in for Gordie Howe & more in today’s collection of NHL morning headlines. THE MERCURY NEWS: After defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, there’s a growing sense of believe among the San Jose Sharks that they can still win this series. The Sharks […]
Gordie Howe, one of hockey’s greatest players, has passed away today at the age of 88. Howe began his NHL career in 1946 with the Detroit Red Wings, spending 25 years with them before retiring in 1971. At the time he was the league’s all-time leader in goals and points.He led the Wings to four […]
Sharks stay alive in the Stanley Cup Final, Red Wings hire John Torchetti and more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. THE MERCURY NEWS: A 44-save performance by Martin Jones and a three-goal first period were key to the San Jose Sharks’ 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 5 of the Stanley […]
Stanley Cup Final news, coaching hires and much more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. CBS SPORTS: Tickets to attend Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final at Pittsburgh’s Consol Energy Center run from between $1,125 to $11,000. SPECTOR’S NOTE: If you’re a season-ticket holder willing to part with your seat for tonight’s game, […]
Latest Stanley Cup Final news, expansion updates, coaching hires & more in this morning’s NHL headlines. THE GLOBE & MAIL: James Mirtle explains why Phil Kessel is performing so well in the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Kessel’s performance is so notable that he’s among the contenders for the 2016 Conn Smythe Trophy as […]
Penguins on verge of winning the Stanley Cup, plus updates on Datsyuk & Doan in this morning’s NHL headlines. TRIBLIVE.COM: Evgeni Malkin scored his first goal of the Stanley Cup Final and collected an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins downed the San Jose Sharks 3-1 in Game 4 of the best-of-seven series. The victory gives […]
Stanley Cup Final news and more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. NBC SPORTS: Ice conditions at San Jose’s SAP Center were problematic for the players during Game 3. The outdoor temperature reached 90 degrees fahrenheit in San Jose on Saturday. SPECTOR’S NOTE: No word yet what, if anything, might be done to improve conditions […]
By June 15, perhaps sooner, the Stanley Cup Final will be over and the NHL offseason truly begins. Mid-June to early-July is usually the busiest part of the summer for NHL players and teams. Players are either signed to new contracts, bought out of current ones, traded or join new clubs as free agents. In […]