Since the 3-on-3 overtime has been in effect since the 2015-16 season, it sure seems like the New York Islanders have figured out how to be successful in the extra session. With the NHL looking for any possible ways for games to not go to a shootout, they moved to the 3-on-3 and had some crazy
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Penguins not looking for a Crosby replacement TSN: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby will be out for at least six weeks as he’ll be undergoing surgery to repair a core muscle injury. Darren Dreger notes that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is adamant that they won’t be shopping for a replacement. The Maple Leafs aren’t close
Friedman rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Both Los Angeles Kings GM Rob Blake and Ilya Kovalchuk‘s agent JP Barry wouldn’t comment on the situation. Multiple sources did confirm that the Kings met with Kovalchuk on Tuesday morning and then he left the arena. Options could include: “working on a trade; leaving the team; staying
The Maple Leafs have some roster decisions to make Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Travis Dermott and forward Zach Hyman are nearing a return. Both are eligible to come off the LTIR next Saturday. To activate either they are going to need to clear some roster spot(s) either by demotion, waivers or trade. The Leafs
Extension talks to start for some pending restricted free agents Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: From understanding, the New York Islanders and the agent for Mathew Barzal, J.P. Barry, have already established that they’d like to have contract extension talks this fall. Barzal’s numbers so far have him between Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. That