Category Archives: NHL

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 11, 2016

Playoffs open-round matchups and schedule set, Patrick Kane, Alex Ovechkin & the Ducks win awards and more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines. THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER/THE WASHINGTON POST:  The Anaheim Ducks capped their remarkable regular-season comeback with a 2-0 victory over the Washington Capital to earn their fourth straight Pacific Division title. Ducks goalies […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 10, 2016

Check out the latest collection of notable headlines entering the final day of the NHL 2015-16 regular season.  THE BOSTON GLOBE: A stunning 6-1 collapse against the Ottawa Senators ensured the Boston Bruins will miss the playoffs for the second straight year. SPECTOR’S NOTE: It’s also fueled speculation over head coach Claude Julien’s future with […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 9, 2016

Check out the latest collection of NHL headlines entering the final Saturday of the 2015-16 season.  COLUMBUS DISPATCH:  Brandon Saad tallied his 30th goal of the season (the first time in his NHL career he’s reached that plateau) as the Columbus Blue Jackets downed the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 in the only NHL game played on […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 8, 2016

Updates on the playoff race, visorless players a fading breed and more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines.    NHL Playoff Chase. THE BOSTON GLOBE/DETROIT FREE PRESS: The desperate Boston Bruins down the tired Detroit Red Wings 5-2 to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Wings, however, are still in the driver’s seat to […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 7, 2016

Playoff race update, Oilers bid farewell to Rexall Place and more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines.  THE DETROIT NEWS: Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard made 30 saves to shut out the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0. The Wings  opened a two-point lead over the Flyers (93-91) in the Eastern Conference playoff race, though the latter […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 6, 2016

Check out the latest on the playoff race in your NHL morning coffee headlines. TWINCITIES.COM: Despite a 3-0 shutout loss to the San Jose Sharks and being booed off the ice by their fans, the Minnesota Wild clinched the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. THE DENVER POST:  The Colorado Avalanche’s 4-3 loss to […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 4, 2016

The latest on the playoff race, Patrick Kane hits a milestone and more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines.  The Playoff Race. CHICAGO TRIBUNE:  Patrick Kane’s hat trick proved crucial for the Chicago Blackhawks as they held on for a 6-4 win over the Boston Bruins  Kane became the first Blackhawk to reach 100 points […]

Thoughts on the NHL Concussion E-Mail Dump

The recent unsealing of NHL emails and documents by a judge involved in the NHL concussion lawsuit revealed the often-candid private discussions among league executives, team owners and even some notable pundits over player safety. Pundits and bloggers had a field day scouring through the trove of information. Puck Daddy’s Greg Wyshynski, SB Nation’s Mary Clarke and Pat […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 3, 2016

Steven Stamkos to undergo vascular surgery, latest on the playoff race & more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines.  THE TAMPA TRIBUNE/TAMPA BAY TIMES: The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils was overshadowed by the news Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will be sidelined 1-3 months due to upcoming surgery to […]