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| Quick Hits: The Disappointing Draft Edition |
| First-round review: Forward Brock Boeser was available when the Wings picked, and Vancouver snapped him up at 23rd overall. Boeser was a finalist for the Calder trophy (rookie of the year) in 2018 after producing 29 goals among 55 points 62 games for the Canucks, and follow up with 26 goals among 56 |
| Posted: 05/20/2019 |
| That's why they call it the Blues |
| The Monday Dose looks at a thorough beating of San Jose at the hands of the St. Louis Blues as they take a 3-2 series lead. (Getty Images) |
| Posted: 05/20/2019 |
| Blues whip Sharks to take 3-2 series lead |
| Jaden Schwartz recorded a hat trick and goalie Jordan Binnington made 21 saves for his first career playoff shutout as the visiting St. Louis Blues moved within one win of the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1970 thanks to a 5-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday afternoon. The Blues, |
| Posted: 05/19/2019 |
| Bruins D Chara skates, but still not practicing |
| Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara skated before practice Sunday, his first action since sitting out Thursday's Game 4 win against the Carolina Hurricanes with an undisclosed injury. The 42-year-old veteran skated with fellow injured defenseman Steven Kampfer and did some drills with skills coach |
| Posted: 05/19/2019 |
| Chara skates before Bruins' practice |
| BOSTON (AP) -- Three days after he had to miss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final because of an undisclosed injury, Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara skated before practice on Sunday. |
| Posted: 05/19/2019 |
| Exploring the possibilities for trading Penguins' defenseman Olli Maatta |
| The Pittsburgh Penguins have $28.1 million of their 2019-20 salary cap based dedicated to six defensemen. According to CapFriendly, that's the second most currently in the NHL, which it obviously way out of balance from team defensive performance. The club also still has to re-sign restricted free |
| Posted: 05/19/2019 |
| NHL Playoff Bracket 2019: Updated Conference Live Stream Schedule, Odds, Picks |
| The Western Conference Final continues to go back and forth, setting up for what should be an exciting finish to the series. The San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues have alternated wins through the first four games of the series, with the Blues tying it up at 2 with their 2-1 victory in Friday night& |
| Posted: 05/18/2019 |
| John Davidson the right man for job at critical Rangers junction |
| It was becoming clear this was the only solution for the Rangers, the only one that made enough sense they would wait for it. How much longer does not have to be pondered any more, as the Blueshirts got their man and John Davidson is returning to the fold to be team president. One might be inclined to |
| Posted: 05/17/2019 |
| Sharks center could soon share mark set by two other NHL greats |
| ST. LOUIS — The next goal that Sharks center Logan Couture scores in the playoffs will put him in a tie with Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby for the most goals scored by any player in any one postseason over the past 22 years. Right now, unless the Sharks win it all, Couture probably couldn't care |
| Posted: 05/17/2019 |
| Thursday Sports in Brief |
| Brooks Koepka had a record-setting start to his title defense in the PGA Championship. Koepka delivered a 7-under 63 Thursday, making him the first player in 101 years of the PGA Championship to shoot that score twice. It gave him only a one-shot lead when Danny Lee birdied his last two holes in the |
| Posted: 05/17/2019 |
| Why the NHL should be ashamed of their referees and their rule book |
| I'm mad as hell, and I can't take it anymore. Let me explain something first as I tip off this Thursday evening rant. I didn't watch Wednesday's Game 3 between the San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues live. I was watching Dave Matthews Band sing away my troubles instead (and boy did he |
| Posted: 05/17/2019 |
| Canes' Waddell named finalist for NHL GM of the Year |
| Raleigh, N.C. — The National Hockey League today announced that Carolina Hurricanes President and General Manager Don Waddell has been named a finalist for the 2018-19 NHL General Manager of the Year Award. The NHL General Manager of the Year Award is voted on annually by a panel that includes all 31 |
| Posted: 05/17/2019 |
| Rangers assistant GM Jim Schoenfeld resigns |
| Jim Schoenfeld has resigned as vice president and assistant general manager of the New York Rangers. The former NHL defenseman and coach spent 17 seasons in the Rangers' organization, serving in a variety of roles. Among the standout players Schoenfeld helped develop for the Rangers are Ryan McDonagh |
| Posted: 05/16/2019 |
| Oilers shift continues: MacTavish takes coaching job in KHL |
| The Edmonton Oilers' shift in management is continuing. Ken Holland was recently hired to serve as the Oilers' new GM and now Craig MacTavish is leaving his post as Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations. HC Lokomotiv of the KHL announced that MacTavish has signed a two-year contract to coach |
| Posted: 05/16/2019 |
| Hochamn: Hands down, NHL must redo replay system |
| But what's the story in San Jose? The Sharks, again and again, benefiting from officiating. And speaking of which — the controversial call in the Colorado-San Jose series? That involved an Avalanche goal being called off because of an offside ruling via video review. By the letter of the law, yes |
| Posted: 05/16/2019 |
| Blues try to keep their cool despite losing on undetected hand pass |
| We've already seen what a blown call can elicit from players in the infancy following the final buzzer of an NHL playoff game. Jonathan Marchessault was rage-incarnate following the Vegas Golden Knights blew a 3-0 third-period lead in Game 7 of Round 1 after the San Jose Sharks were awarded a five-minute |
| Posted: 05/16/2019 |
| NHL players forget outside world during long playoff runs |
| Two minutes after wrapping up a conversation with his wife, Lars Eller couldn't remember anything. ''She would be, like a half-hour later, 'Remember what we just talked about?''' Eller recalled. A lot of things were forgotten during the Washington Capitals' 2018 Stanley |
| Posted: 05/15/2019 |
| Quick Strikes: What are the insiders saying about Brayden Point's contract? |
| The Bolts Bob McKenzie of TSN went on the radio and outlined the broad-stroke arguments being made for and against all three of Brayden Point, Mikko Rantanen, and Mitch Marner. For the Tampa Bay Lightning, they might not be able to afford a long-term contract, so his deal could be a bridge. Also, Bob |
| Posted: 05/15/2019 |
| Carolina starts McElhinney in Game 3 vs Bruins |
| Carolina starts McElhinney in Game 3 vs Bruins The Carolina Hurricanes are changing starting goalies, going with Curtis McElhinney for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final against the Boston Bruins. Coach Rod Brind'Amour did not disclose his starter in the lead-up to Tuesday night's game. McElhinney |
| Posted: 05/15/2019 |
| Who should coach Sabres, Ducks, Oilers, Senators? |
| When you look at the four conference finalists remaining in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, you'll notice a variety of coaching stories. There's quite a mix with a midseason replacement (Craig Berube for the Blues), a rookie breakthrough (Rod Brind'Amour for Carolina), someone who's been |
| Posted: 05/14/2019 |
| Goaltending defining Eastern Conference Final |
| There are few worse times to be embroiled in a goaltending controversy, but here we are. The Carolina Hurricanes could very well face a series-defining decision ahead of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final on Tuesday night at PNC Arena (8 p.m. ET; NBCSN; live stream). The Hurricanes return home with |
| Posted: 05/14/2019 |
| Hurricanes' good-luck pig featured in fan's tattoo |
| The Carolina Hurricanes have made plenty of memories this season for their fans — supporters who went a decade without seeing them in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. From the post-win “Storm Surges” to the “Bunch of Jerks,” however this season ends up, the Hurricanes have provided the hockey world with plenty |
| Posted: 05/14/2019 |
| Why Hurricanes have embraced 'bunch of jerks' moniker |
| “Young men expressing themselves for joy of winning. You don't do this thing in professional hockey. What are these guys? Jerks or something?” Don Cherry is known for his colorful suits that he wears every Saturday during Hockey Night in Canada's “Coach's Corner” segment. Who knew he' |
| Posted: 05/14/2019 |
| Blues even up series with Sharks |
| SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - After the San Jose Sharks relied on a usual suspect to tie the game, the St. Louis Blues took back momentum with a tiebreaking goal from a most unlikely source. Defenseman Robert Bortuzzo scored his first career postseason goal late in the second period that helped the Blues overcome |
| Posted: 05/14/2019 |
| Jets Summer UFA Shopping List |
| TSN published their top 25 UFA listing recently. Glancing at a list like this as a fan brings up feelings of dread and excitement. Dread if your team is facing the almost certain loss of one of your top players. Excitement dreaming of how certain UFA's would look wearing your team's jersey next |
| Posted: 05/14/2019 |
| Tuesday's Dump & Chase: And It Isn't Even Summer Yet |
| Smashville News: Paul McCann - Positions in review - Defense | Hockeybuzz Our own Paul McCann with his views on this year's defense corps. Paul McCann - Positions in review - Forwards | Hockeybuzz And here is the forward corps. He indicates that he will also be posting a review of the coaches. I |
| Posted: 05/14/2019 |
| Fresh teams pave way for new breakout stars in NHL playoffs |
| When Rod Brind'Amour watched pregame shows during the regular season, he didn't think much thought was put into analyzing his Carolina Hurricanes. “They'd look at the stat sheet and they'll say: 'Oh, Sebastian Aho is a good player. Watch for him,' ” Brind'Amour said recently |
| Posted: 05/13/2019 |
| Ducks' Kesler 'unlikely' to play next season after hip surgery |
| Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler underwent right hip resurfacing surgery last week, putting his 2019-2020 NHL season in doubt. According to the Ducks, the 34-year-old could resume his playing career “following a lengthy recovery” and that the procedure is a “bone-preserving hip replacement that can |
| Posted: 05/13/2019 |
| Sabres D Pilut to miss 5-6 months after shoulder surgery |
| BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres defenseman Lawrence Pilut will miss the start of next season after having surgery to address a shoulder injury. The Sabres did not reveal which shoulder was repaired or when Pilut was injured in their announcement Monday. The team said the estimated timetable for recovery |
| Posted: 05/13/2019 |
| Cancel the NHL rulebook: The Stanley Cup playoffs' weirdest controversies |
| Greg Wyshynski ESPN Every NHL postseason produces indelible, memorable images. Mobs of teammates celebrating an overtime goal. Players finally hoisting the chalice over their heads after years of chasing it. Tearful loved ones watching it all from the stands, in victory or defeat. But if there were one |
| Posted: 05/13/2019 |
| The Roundup- Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition: May 13/19 |
| BOSTON BRUINS 6 CAROLINA HURRICANES 2- (Boston leads 2-0) I'm not sure who looks the worst in all this, honestly. I mean, the Carolina Hurricanes have come out with two pretty flat performances and it's likely going to see them replacing Petr Mrazek with Curtis McElhinney in Game 3. It could |
| Posted: 05/13/2019 |
| NHL Postseason Caterwaul: Bruins lay waste to Hurricanes to take two-game lead |
| Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk scored two goals in the Boston Bruins 6-2 Mother's Day Massacre of the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Gardens. Jake DeBrusk, Connor Clifton, David Backes and Danton Heinen also scored for the Bruins. Deadline acquisition Charlie Coyle and Torey Krug dished out three assists as |
| Posted: 05/13/2019 |
| Team Canada wins big at the World Championship |
| (WGR 550) - Canada went to 1-1 at the IIHF World Championship over the weekend, blasting Great Britain 8-0 on Sunday. It wasn't a very eventful game for the two Sabres representatives as both Sam Reinhart and Brandon Montour were pointless for Canada. Reinhart played 14:50 and had a few scoring chances |
| Posted: 05/13/2019 |
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| EASTERN CONFERENCE |
| Team |
GP |
W |
L |
OT |
GD |
PTS |
| 1. TBL |
82 |
62 |
16 |
4 |
103 |
128 |
| 2. BOS |
82 |
49 |
24 |
9 |
44 |
107 |
| 3. WSH |
82 |
48 |
26 |
8 |
29 |
104 |
| 4. NYI |
82 |
48 |
27 |
7 |
32 |
103 |
| 5. TOR |
82 |
46 |
28 |
8 |
35 |
100 |
| 6. PIT |
82 |
44 |
26 |
12 |
32 |
100 |
| 7. CAR* |
82 |
46 |
29 |
7 |
22 |
99 |
| 8. CBJ* |
82 |
47 |
31 |
4 |
26 |
98 |
| 9. MTL |
82 |
44 |
30 |
8 |
13 |
96 |
| 10. FLA |
82 |
36 |
32 |
14 |
-13 |
86 |
| 11. PHI |
82 |
37 |
37 |
8 |
-37 |
82 |
| 12. NYR |
82 |
32 |
36 |
14 |
-45 |
78 |
| 13. BUF |
82 |
33 |
39 |
10 |
-45 |
76 |
| 14. DET |
82 |
32 |
40 |
10 |
-50 |
74 |
| 15. NJD |
82 |
31 |
41 |
10 |
-53 |
72 |
| 16. OTT |
82 |
29 |
47 |
6 |
-60 |
64 |
| WESTERN CONFERENCE |
| Team |
GP |
W |
L |
OT |
GD |
PTS |
| 1. CGY |
82 |
50 |
25 |
7 |
62 |
107 |
| 2. SJS |
82 |
46 |
27 |
9 |
28 |
101 |
| 3. NSH |
82 |
47 |
29 |
6 |
26 |
100 |
| 4. WPG |
82 |
47 |
30 |
5 |
28 |
99 |
| 5. STL |
82 |
45 |
28 |
9 |
24 |
99 |
| 6. VGK |
82 |
43 |
32 |
7 |
19 |
93 |
| 7. DAL* |
82 |
43 |
32 |
7 |
8 |
93 |
| 8. COL* |
82 |
38 |
30 |
14 |
14 |
90 |
| 9. ARZ |
82 |
39 |
35 |
8 |
-10 |
86 |
| 10. CHI |
82 |
36 |
34 |
12 |
-22 |
84 |
| 11. MIN |
82 |
37 |
36 |
9 |
-26 |
83 |
| 12. VAN |
82 |
35 |
36 |
11 |
-29 |
81 |
| 13. ANA |
82 |
35 |
37 |
10 |
-52 |
80 |
| 14. EDM |
82 |
35 |
38 |
9 |
-42 |
79 |
| 15. LAK |
82 |
31 |
42 |
9 |
-61 |
71 |
| ATLANTIC |
| Team |
GP |
W |
L |
OT |
PTS |
GD |
GA |
| TBL |
82 |
62 |
16 |
4 |
128 |
325 |
222 |
| BOS |
82 |
49 |
24 |
9 |
107 |
259 |
215 |
| TOR |
82 |
46 |
28 |
8 |
100 |
286 |
251 |
| MTL |
82 |
44 |
30 |
8 |
96 |
249 |
236 |
| FLA |
82 |
36 |
32 |
14 |
86 |
267 |
280 |
| BUF |
82 |
33 |
39 |
10 |
76 |
226 |
271 |
| DET |
82 |
32 |
40 |
10 |
74 |
227 |
277 |
| OTT |
82 |
29 |
47 |
6 |
64 |
242 |
302 |
| METROPOLITAN |
| Team |
GP |
W |
L |
OT |
PTS |
GD |
GA |
| WSH |
82 |
48 |
26 |
8 |
104 |
278 |
249 |
| NYI |
82 |
48 |
27 |
7 |
103 |
228 |
196 |
| PIT |
82 |
44 |
26 |
12 |
100 |
273 |
241 |
| CAR |
82 |
46 |
29 |
7 |
99 |
245 |
223 |
| CBJ |
82 |
47 |
31 |
4 |
98 |
258 |
232 |
| PHI |
82 |
37 |
37 |
8 |
82 |
244 |
281 |
| NYR |
82 |
32 |
36 |
14 |
78 |
227 |
272 |
| NJD |
82 |
31 |
41 |
10 |
72 |
222 |
275 |
| CENTRAL |
| Team |
GP |
W |
L |
OT |
PTS |
GD |
GA |
| NSH |
82 |
47 |
29 |
6 |
100 |
240 |
214 |
| WPG |
82 |
47 |
30 |
5 |
99 |
272 |
244 |
| STL |
82 |
45 |
28 |
9 |
99 |
247 |
223 |
| DAL |
82 |
43 |
32 |
7 |
93 |
210 |
202 |
| COL |
82 |
38 |
30 |
14 |
90 |
260 |
246 |
| CHI |
82 |
36 |
34 |
12 |
84 |
270 |
292 |
| MIN |
82 |
37 |
36 |
9 |
83 |
211 |
237 |
| PACIFIC |
| Team |
GP |
W |
L |
OT |
PTS |
GD |
GA |
| CGY |
82 |
50 |
25 |
7 |
107 |
289 |
227 |
| SJS |
82 |
46 |
27 |
9 |
101 |
289 |
261 |
| VGK |
82 |
43 |
32 |
7 |
93 |
249 |
230 |
| ARZ |
82 |
39 |
35 |
8 |
86 |
213 |
223 |
| VAN |
82 |
35 |
36 |
11 |
81 |
225 |
254 |
| ANA |
82 |
35 |
37 |
10 |
80 |
199 |
251 |
| EDM |
82 |
35 |
38 |
9 |
79 |
232 |
274 |
| LAK |
82 |
31 |
42 |
9 |
71 |
202 |
263 |
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