More expansion speculation plus latest on Jagr, Emelin and more in today’s NHL rumor mill. Expansion draft could affect NHL goalie trade market. SI.com: Allan Muir speculates an possible expansion draft next June could lead to an increase in trade activity, as teams try to move unprotected players for draft picks and prospects. As teams […]
Game recaps, Brenden Morrow retires, Leafs raising ticket prices & more in today’s collection of NHL headlines. Notable Game Recaps. LOS ANGELES TIMES: Anze Kopitar scored twice, the second in overtime, as the Los Angeles Kings overcame a 3-1 deficit to edge the New York Rangers 4-3. TRIBLIVE.COM: Sidney Crosby scored twice as the Pittsburgh Penguins […]
A look at some teams that could be affected by a possible NHL expansion draft and more in today’s NHL rumor mill. Highlights from Friedman’s latest “30 Thoughts.” SPORTSNET: Elliotte Friedman touched on the recent proposed rules regarding a possible NHL expansion draft. Of note, teams can only protect one goaltender. “The choice is […]
In today’s collection of notable NHL headlines, the latest on expansion, salary cap & more. Notable Game Recaps. PHILLY.COM: Radko Gudas scored the game winner as the Philadelphia Flyers edged the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2. The victory enabled the Flyers to leap past the Detroit Red Wings into the final wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference, […]
Potential offseason goalie targets for the Flames, and a suggestion of what to do if they win the draft lottery. CALGARY SUN: Eric Francis notes the Flames will need a goaltender next season, perhaps two. This season’s tandem of Jonas Hiller and Karri Ramo are pending UFAs in July and aren’t expected to be re-signed. Addressing […]
Game recaps, changes coming for goalie equipment & more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines. Notable NHL Game Recaps. THE WASHINGTON POST: Alex Ovechkin’s overtime goal lifted the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, clinching a playoff berth and giving Capitals goalie Braden Holtby his franchise-record 42nd win of the […]
A list of this summer’s top unrestricted free agents, and why the Toronto Maple Leafs could be attractive for some of them. SPORTSNET: Luke Fox provides an updated list of this summer’s top-16 unrestricted free agents. It’s comprised of Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, St. Louis Blues center David Backes, New York Islanders right wing […]
Jonathan Quick sets a record, results from the GMs meeting & more in today’s collection of NHL morning headlines. NHL Game Recaps. LOS ANGELES TIMES: Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick reached his 41st career NHL shutout backstopping his club to a 5-0 blanking of the slumping Chicago Blackhawks. Quick now holds the record for most NHL […]
Check out recent speculation on Mike Hoffman, Jordan Eberle, Cam Ward and more in your NHL rumor mill. Highlights from Shinzawa’s “Sunday Hockey Notes.” THE BOSTON GLOBE: Fluto Shinzawa doesn’t expect smooth contract negotiations between the Ottawa Senators and pending restricted free agent winger Mike Hoffman. While his numbers (27 goals in 79 games last […]
Game recaps, injury updates and the latest on Matt Duchene, Charlie Coyle & more in today’s collection of NHL morning headlines. THE TAMPA TRIBUNE: Despite losing Valtteri Filppula (upper body) and Nikita Kucherov to injury, the Tampa Bay Lightning blanked the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0. Lightning goalie Ben Bishop made 37 saves while captain Steven […]