31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Sources are saying that Ralph Krueger is climbing on the Buffalo Sabres list of potential coaching candidates. It’s believed that Jacques Martin is out. Dave Tippet may be more destined to the Edmonton Oilers. John Shannon reported that Todd Richards is out. The Ottawa Senators are looking
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2:13 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN SAN JOSE — Robert Bortuzzo wasn’t the only hero for the St. Louis Blues in their 4-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. He’s just the only one they wanted to talk about. Oh, they mentioned goalie Jordan Binnington (24 saves), who
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced the schedule for the third round of the 2019 Calder Cup Playoffs. In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Charlotte Checkers (top development team of the Carolina Hurricanes) will face the Toronto Marlies (Toronto Maple Leafs) beginning Friday night in Charlotte, N.C. The Checkers, who finished with
report this ad DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon’s shootout goal lifted Colorado over the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 on Friday night and the Avalanche tightened their grip on the second Western Conference wild-card berth. MacKinnon and Derick Brassard also had power-play goals in regulation for Colorado, which extended its lead over Arizona to three points in the
report this ad When the NHL Trade Deadline rolls around each year, the same questions consistently float around. Which teams are buyers? Who are the sellers? Which teams are in the hunt and will have to decide on their own internal rental options? The biggest question, though, comes down to whether or not a trade
Bruins thump Hurricanes and take 2-0 series lead | The Star By Jimmy GolenThe Associated Press Sun., May 12, 2019 BOSTON—With a five-goal, third-period lead and the Bruins still not done scoring, the crowd in the new Boston Garden began a throaty chant of “We want the Cup!” The next time they see their team,
With a five-goal, third-period lead and the Bruins still not done scoring, the crowd in the new Boston Garden began a throaty chant of “We want the Cup!” The next time they see their team, the NHL’s championship trophy might be on the line for real. Matt Grzelcyk scored twice — his first career multi-goal
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ opening-round exit from the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs sparked speculation of possible roster changes. All options short of trading captain Sidney Crosby and goaltender Matt Murray are reportedly under consideration. Phil Kessel and Kris Letang are the notables most often mentioned as possible trade candidates. Of late, however, center Evgeni Malkin also
1:40 PM ET Associated Press KOSICE, Slovakia — Dylan Larkin scored with 1:13 left in overtime and Cory Schneider stopped 24 shots, lifting the United States to a 3-2 win over Finland on Monday at the world hockey championship. Larkin ended the 3-on-3 overtime, carrying the puck inside the right circle and scoring on a
Take a game-day spin around the AHL ice with latest news and notes from the 2019 Calder Cup Playoffs in today’s AHL Morning Skate. Playoff Brackets | Today’s Scoreboard | League Stats | Series Infographics vs. (CHA wins series, 4-0)Follow @CheckersHockey Follow @TheHersheyBears Tweet #CHAvsHER Atlantic Division Finals – Series “I” (best-of-7)A1-Charlotte Checkers vs. A3-Hershey BearsGame 1 – Fri., May
report this ad By most appearances, the Anaheim Ducks are a team in need of a serious rebuild. Looks can be deceiving, though. With and Without Carlyle Finishing third from last in the Western Conference with a 35-37-10 record, the Ducks undeniably had a poor 2018-19. However, they’ve been in similar situations before, only to
report this ad BOSTON — Matt Grzelcyk scored twice — his first career multigoal game — and Tuukka Rask made 21 saves Sunday to lead the Bruins to a 6-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes and a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Connor Clifton had his first career NHL goal, Jake DeBrusk, David
Isaac Ratcliffe and the Guelph Storm have been through so much over the last six weeks that a 2-0 deficit after 20 minutes wasn’t about to phase them. That resiliency is a big reason they’re now headed to the Memorial Cup. Ratcliffe scored twice and added two assists in a five-goal second period as the
Through two games anyway, the glass slipper appears to no longer fit the Carolina Hurricanes. They missed an opportunity in the East final opener against the Boston Bruins to take advantage of the absence of Bruins defenceman Charlie McAvoy, who was serving a one-game suspension. The Hurricanes were even worse in Game 2, a tidy
Home NHL Free Agents NHL Rumors: Stars, Senators, Blackhawks, Leafs, and Sharks Zuccarello waiting on the Stars Matthew DeFranks: Dallas Stars pending free agent winger Mats Zuccarello: “This is my team now. We’ll see what’s going on. I’m kind of a guy when someone believes in you and wants you, I usually like that. We’ll
7:39 PM ET Emily KaplanESPN BOSTON — After a 6-2 blowout to the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, Carolina Hurricanes captain Justin Williams said his team needs to rediscover who they are — and that process might not be so palatable. “You spend all this time leading up, with everyone
Chicago’s offense found new life on Friday night and the Wolves are heading home needing one more win to earn a trip to the Western Conference Finals. Curtis McKenzie recorded a hat trick and Chicago erupted for a 7-4 road victory over Iowa in Game 5 of the Central Division Finals at Wells Fargo Arena.
report this ad Winnipeg Jets fans hoping to see a little bit more of their favourite players after their team was bounced from the Stanley Cup Playoffs exactly a month earlier than a season ago will be disappointed by makeup of the 2019 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship rosters. 16 Teams, 100-Plus NHLers, Zero Jets