Category Archives: NHL

NHL Rumor Mill – April 13, 2016

Updates on Loui Eriksson and Dennis Wideman, plus the latest on the Senators, Canadiens, Avalanche & more in your NHL rumor mill.  Highlights from Friedman’s latest “30 Thoughts.” SPORTSNET: Elliotte Friedman notes the speculation suggesting the Ottawa Senators pursue Claude Julien as their new head coach if the Boston Bruins fire him in the offseason. […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 13, 2016

Playoff updates on the eve of the opening round plus some notable news on several non-playoff clubs in today’s collection of NHL headlines.  NHL Playoff Updates. THE DETROIT NEWS:  Long-time Red Wings Pavel Datysuk and Henrik Zetterberg could be reunited on the top line for tonight’s opening-round game against the Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPAYBAY.COM:  Lightning center […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 12, 2016

Stars of the week, injury updates, locker clean-out day news and more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines.  Locker Clean-out Day News. NHL.COM:  New York Islanders center John Tavares, Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin are the NHL stars of the week for the final week of […]

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 […]