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, […]
Sharks on verge of reaching the Stanley Cup Final, plus updates on the Penguins, Lightning & more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. CSN BAY AREA/STLTODAY.COM: Joe Pavelski scored the game-tying and winning goals to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues. The Sharks hold […]
Latest rumors and speculation on the Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers and Washington Capitals in your NHL rumor mill. Stars. SPORTSNET 960 (via TODAY’S SLAPSHOT) Elliotte Friedman doubts a new contract for Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn starts with a 10 (meaning $10 million per season) like the LA Kings’ Anze Kopitar or Chicago’s Jonathan […]
Playoff game recaps, Hart Trophy finalists revealed, Wild hire Bruce Boudreau and more in this morning’s collection of notable NHL headlines. NHL Playoff Recaps THE WASHINGTON POST/TRIBLIVE.COM: The desperate Washington Capitals took advantage of undisciplined mistakes by the Pittsburgh Penguins to take a 3-1 win in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series and avoid elimination. […]
Latest on the Oilers plus updates on the NHL offseason coaching carousel. Oilers. EDMONTON JOURNAL: David Staples examines the pros and cons of trading Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Among the factors is moving him won’t leave as big a gap at forward than moving Jordan Eberle, plus he could be of more value to other […]
In today’s NHL rumor mill, we look at some possible offseason moves by the Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks. What next for the Anaheim Ducks? ESPN.COM: Following yet another disappointing playoff exit for the Anaheim Ducks, Craig Custance suggests they pursue Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jonathan Drouin if he’s available via the […]
A brief look at why the teams ousted from the opening round of the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs made their early exits. Each club is listed in the order they were eliminated. Detroit Red Wings: The Wings five-game ouster by the Tampa Bay Lightning wasn’t surprising. The once-dominant team from “Hockeytown” has been in decline in recent years. […]
Latest on the Rangers, Flyers, Red Wings and Wild in your NHL rumor mill. Rangers. NORTHJERSEY.COM: Andrew Gross wonders what moves New York Rangers GM Jeff Gorton has in mind for his roster this summer. He doesn’t believe it’s a stretch to assume Gorton could attempt to trade “Rick Nash, Derick Brassard or Derek Stepan […]
A look at what’s next for the Wild, Flyers and Panthers, plus updates on the Rangers in your NHL rumor mill. Offseason keys for the Wild, Flyers and Panthers. ESPN.COM: Craig Custance believes the Minnesota Wild must hire a new coach in the offseason, acquire a young top-six forward and cut ties with the […]
Penguins eliminate the Rangers, Blackhawks tie series with Blues and more in today’s collection of NHL morning headlines. NHL Playoff Recaps. TRIBLIVE.COM/NEW YORK POST: A four-goal second period powered the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers, eliminating the latter in five games. Penguins rookie forward Bryan Rust led the way […]