Revising the Stanley Cup playoff format isn’t going to happen in the immediate future. The NHL and NHL Players Association on Wednesday agreed to extend the current configuration through the 2019-20 season, according to a report by TSN’s Pierre LeBrun. “The matter will continue to be discussed between the two sides moving forward,” LeBrun wrote
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on Kyle Turris out of Nashville and how he might be connected to Matt Duchene, college free agent Jimmy Schuldt and his narrowing down of viable NHL options and what will the Columbus Blue Jackets do with Brandon Dubinsky’s contract? Kyle Turris Unhappy in Nashville? Adam Vingan
SUNRISE, Fla. — Roberto Luongo won 227 games during his 20s. He won 262 more games during his 30s. And now, his 40s await. Florida’s veteran goalie — the oldest netminder and third-oldest player to appear in the NHL this season — will celebrate his milestone 40th birthday on Thursday. He’s tentatively scheduled to start
Garrett Sparks not good enough a growing pattern Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Again, Garret Sparks says the right things to the media and yet the performances remain mostly the same. He allowed two awful angle goals in the 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Unfortunately, this led to more questions than answers for the Toronto
5:55 PM ET Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin might be ready to get back to work. The Pittsburgh Penguins certainly need him. The veteran center practiced with his teammates on Wednesday and could be back in the lineup on Thursday night against Detroit. Malkin has missed eight games with an upper-body injury and watched
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today the individual team winners of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year awards, selected by their respective clubs for their outstanding contributions to the local community and charitable organizations during the 2018-19 season. From this list of finalists, representatives from IOA/American Specialty and the AHL will
The National Women’s Hockey League’s board has approved an investment plan to expand into Toronto and Montreal next season. NWHL spokesman Chris Botta also told The Associated Press on Tuesday the league has received a commitment from the NHL that will make it one of the NWHL’s biggest financial sponsors. The board decision comes two
Tanner Pearson scored twice, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-2 comeback win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. Markus Granlund and Troy Stetcher also put away goals for the Canucks (35-35-10), while Bo Horvat and Loui Eriksson each registered a pair of assists. Kevin Labanc and Joe Pavelski scored for the Sharks (45-26-9).
DALLAS — The Dallas Stars clinched their first trip to the playoffs in three years Tuesday night, getting two goals and two assists from Alexander Radulov in a 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. The Stars were just a point shy of the post-season and could have made it with an Arizona
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jack Campbell made 49 saves, Trevor Lewis scored 3:29 into the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings hurt Arizona’s playoff chances with a 3-1 victory over the Coyotes on Tuesday night. Tyler Clifford had a goal and an assist for Los Angeles (30-41-9), which had dropped three of four. Drew Doughty
Risers and fallers of the New York Rangers season Larry Brooks of the New York Post: Again, there are always a few players that rise up or fall each season. Pavel Buchnevich became a big riser based on his second-half performance. His six goals in the last 12 games could be a harbinger of things
10:38 PM ET Brad Marchand became the first Boston Bruins in 16 seasons to reach 100 points when he assisted on David Pastrnak‘s third-period goal during a 6-2 victory at the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. Joe Thornton had 36 goals and 65 assists for the Bruins in 2002-03. Marchand’s assist, combined with his
by Brian McCormack | AHL On The Beat Hockey fans who are well-versed in the NHL career of San Antonio Rampage assistant coach J.J. Daigneault can rattle off many of the highlights. Daigneault won a Stanley Cup with his hometown Montreal Canadiens in 1993, and he scored one of the most memorable goals in Philadelphia Flyers
Yes, the Ottawa Senators currently occupy the space reserved for the team that is the joke of the NHL. They’ve traded away the rights to what could be the first overall pick in the NHL draft. Their owner is hated by members of the fan base. They seem to be frittering away a chance to
Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson is returning to the lineup for the first time since he was suspended by the NHL more than two months ago for alcohol abuse. Head coach Peter Laviolette announced Watson will play in Nashville’s game Tuesday night in Buffalo. The decision comes two days after Watson was recalled from the
report this ad ST. LOUIS — Ryan O’Reilly scored the only goal in a shootout and the St. Louis Blues slowed Colorado’s playoff push with a 3-2 victory over the Avalanche on Monday night. Trying to hold onto the final post-season spot in the Western Conference, the Avalanche had won four straight and were 6-0-1
report this ad In today’s News & Notes, the NWHL made waves with some major news, Michal Kempny is out for four to six month and Troy Terry has suffered a broken leg. NWHL Announces News With the CWHL closing its doors over the weekend and shocking the hockey world just a week after the
Home NHL Rumors NHL Rumors — Thatcher Demko, Patrick Marleau, and yes Columbus So will it be Thatcher Demko or Jacob Markstrom? Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Sun: Vancouver faced this dilemma less than a decade ago with Cory Schneider and Roberto Luongo. This ended poorly for Vancouver as Schneider was traded in 2013 and