Category Archives: NHL

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – March 6, 2016

Notable game recaps, Jets to host Oilers in 2016 Heritage Classic and more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines.  THE WASHINGTON POST:  Matt Niskanen’s overtime goal lifted the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 victory, making them the first team this season to reach 100 points. Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin received a five-minute major for boarding […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – March 5, 2016

Game recaps, injury updates and more in today’s collection of notable NHL news links.  NEW YORK DAILY NEWS: Derek Stepan scored the game winner and Antti Raanta made 32 saves to give the New York Rangers a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals. THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS: Valeri Nichushkin netted two points on his 21st birthday […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – March 4, 2016

Another milestone for Jagr, Julien ties a Bruins franchise coaching record and more in your NHL morning coffee headlines.  SUN-SENTINEL.COM:  Jaromir Jagr’s first-period assist during the Florida Panthers 3-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche was his 1,850th career NHL point, tying him for third on the all-time list with the great Gordie Howe. Jagr is […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – March 3, 2016

Notable snubs from the World Cup of Hockey roster selections and more in your NHL morning coffee headlines.  NHL HIGHLIGHTS. CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: Patrick Kane and Brent Seabrook each had a goal and two assists and Artemi Panarin scored twice to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings, moving them […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – March 2, 2016

Latest on Connor McDavid and Jaromir Jagr, Russia & Finland announce World Cup of Hockey rosters and more in your NHL morning coffee headlines.  NHL HIGHLIGHTS. EDMONTON SUN: Connor McDavid scored twice to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 2-1 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres. It was the first NHL game between McDavid (the […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – March 1, 2016

Notable post-trade deadline game highlights, waivers moves, contract signings and more in your NHL morning coffee headlines.  NHL GAME HIGHLIGHTS. NEW YORK POST: Derek Stepan scored the game-winning goal in Eric Staal’s debut with the Rangers in a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Staal played over 15 minutes but didn’t collect any points. […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – February 29, 2016

Check out the latest trades, signings and waiver moves in your NHL morning coffee headlines.  NOTABLE NHL HIGHLIGHTS. CHICAGO TRIBUNE: In a game between the two clubs that could be this year’s Stanley Cup Finalists, the Chicago Blackhawks edged the Washington Capitals 3-2. THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: Corey Perry’s hat trick lifted the Anaheim Ducks to […]

Hurricanes Trade Eric Staal to New York Rangers.

The Carolina Hurricanes have traded center Eric Staal to the New York Rangers for two second picks and prospect Aleksi Saarela.   SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Hurricanes also reportedly agreed to pick up half of Staal’s remaining salary. The picks are a second in 2016 and in 2017. Several weeks of speculation linking Staal to the Rangers […]