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The Blackhawks, no-movement clauses, and why Niklas Hjalmarsson could be traded this summer
The Chicago Blackhawks probably don’t want to lose Niklas Hjalmarsson anytime soon. He’s one of the better defensive defensemen in the NHL, a stalwart of three Stanley Cup -winning teams, and has a relatively affordable salary cap hit of just $4.1 million.
Flyers’ MacDonald frustrated by overturned goal
MacDonald appeared to give his team a 1-0 lead less than two minutes into the game, but Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella challenged the play because he felt his goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky , was impeded from making the save. As you can tell from the video at the top of the page, Michael Raffl never touched Bobrovsky, but Jackets defenseman Ryan Murray did because the Flyers forward nudged him into his own goalie.
Bruce Boudreau wins in Anaheim return as Wild beat Ducks 2-1
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson holds Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson holds Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017.
Wild win in Bruce Boudreau’s return to Anaheim
Wild win in Bruce Boudreau’s return to Anaheim The Wild beat the Ducks – who won four division titles under Boudreau – 2-1 on Sunday. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2i8L2YZ ANAHEIM, Calif.
Finally, some positive news as Mark Stone registers three points to…
Tyle Turris of the Ottawa Senators gets congratulations from his teammates after scoring during Sunday’s NHL game against the Edmonton Oilers in Ottawa. The Senators were 5-3 winners, ending a four-game winless streak.
Pa. crime photos of the week: Woman’s heroin death after 8 days’ clean; more
Haley Leight, 20, of Butler, Pa., who was battling heroin, had achieved eight days clean, and she attended a Narcotics Anonymous meeting just the day before a tragic relapse that would cost her her life. It was a bizarre end for Patrick J. Harper, a 52-year-old engineer from western Pennsylvania who was facing multiple child pornography charges.
T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson, both injured, questionable to play against Canadiens
After Washington Capitals forwards T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson both suffered injuries against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night, neither practiced with the team at Bell Sports Complex on Sunday and it’s unclear if either will play against the Canadiens on Monday night. “I won’t really have an idea until tomorrow,” Coach Barry Trotz said.
The Legend of the Carolina Hurricanes: A Link to the Past
Ok things aren’t looking too good for the Carolina Hurricanes right now. The team can barely score on the power play, and the Flyers won last night meaning our games in hand put us two points behind instead of tied if the Canes win out.
New York Rangers are not Last Year’s Mess
The New York Rangers made the postseason in the 2015-16 campaign, but the season was largely considered a mirage. When New York found themselves embarrassed by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round, all that saw through the Rangers’ successes were proven right.
Takeaways from Devils 2-1 loss to Oilers | Questionable OT calls
The Devils had a problem with a couple late calls and couldn’t clear their own zone in a 2-1 loss against the Oilers. Here are eight takeaways, including defensive minutes, Schneider’s bounce back, and Taylor Hall’s reaction to playing his old team.
Takeaways from Devils 2-1 loss to Oilers | Questionable OT calls
The Devils had a problem with a couple late calls and couldn’t clear their own zone in a 2-1 loss against the Oilers. Here are eight takeaways, including defensive minutes, Schneider’s bounce back, and Taylor Hall’s reaction to playing his old team.
Pavelski scores 2, Sharks beat Red Wings 6-3
Joe Pavelski had two goals, Mikkel Boedker scored for the first time in 30 games and the San Jose Sharks beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 Saturday night to end a three-game slide. Patrick Marleau, Mirco Mueller and Joonas Donskoi also scored for the Sharks, who also helped goalie Martin Jones get his 20th win of the season.
Johnson makes 28 saves as Flames top Canucks 3-1
Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom, right, of Sweden, looks away as Calgary Flames’ Alex Chiasson celebrates his goal during third-period NHL hockey game action in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. Vancouver Canucks’ Markus Granlund, left, of Finland, dodges a check from Calgary Flames’ Dennis Wideman during third-period NHL hockey game action in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.
Rangers rally for 5-4 win over Blue Jackets
For the first 40 minutes Saturday night, the Columbus Blue Jackets looked like the team that piled up 16 straight wins during one impressive streak. Then the third period started, and the Blue Jackets looked like the team that got pounded by Washington in its previous game.
Postgame: Wild gets point in L.A. but sees its seven-game road win streak end
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Gameday preview: Wild at Anaheim
Preview: Former Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau rolls into his first game in Anaheim since being fired last April. The Wild leads the West with a .697 points percentage and 7-0-2 in its past nine road games.
Flyers snap 5-game losing streak with 4-2 win over Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy cannot block a goal by Philadelphia Flyers’ Radko Gudas past Tampa’s Anton Stralman and Flyers’ Wayne Simmonds during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan…. . Philadelphia Flyers’ Sean Couturier scores a goal against Tampa Bay Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy as Nikita Nesterov defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Philadelphia.
Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane Keeps Climbing Record Book
The Chicago Blackhawks have been around for 91 years, and the franchise has had plenty of great players. Patrick Kane is starting to rack up games and points to move up the All-Time lists.
Notes & Quotes: Red Wings have need for speed, as Sharks have no need for Heed
In the Red Wings’ dominant, 3-0 win against the Sharks about ten weeks ago, one aspect of Detroit’s game stood out above all others. “Speed,” San Jose center Logan Couture said.
Game Day Preview #40, Minnesota Wild @ Los Angeles Kings
Apparently writing about both a) my local weather and b) how easy it should have been for a Kings win over Detroit last time caused both to go a little topsy turvy. It managed to get even colder here and the Kings had a dreadful performance against the Red Wings.
Video: MacKinnon, Avs’ reason for optimism, ends losing streak in OT
The Colorado Avalanche don’t have a ton of reasons to smile, but many of their beacons of hope shined brightly on Friday. Most obviously, Nathan MacKinnon is still just 21, and his under-the-radar greatness sometimes proves brilliant enough to reach the greater hockey consciousness.
MacKinnon’s OT goal lifts Avs over Islanders 2-1
Nathan MacKinnon scored 4:43 into overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the New York Islanders 2-1 for their first win at home in more than seven weeks MacKinnon’s OT goal lifts Avs over Islanders 2-1 Nathan MacKinnon scored 4:43 into overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the New York Islanders 2-1 for their first win at home in more than seven weeks Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2i2MtrX Colorado Avalanche defenseman Eric Gelinas, front, clears the puck from behind the net as New York Islanders left wing Nikolay Kulemin, of Russia, defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Denver.
Sound Tigers coach Thompson proud as son Tage becomes – part of
United States’ Tage Thompson hoists the trophy after winning the gold medal over Canada after the final of the world junior hockey championship in Montreal on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. less United States’ Tage Thompson hoists the trophy after winning the gold medal over Canada after the final of the world junior hockey championship in Montreal on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017.
Vancouver Canucks History: The Kirk McLean Trade
Each week I look back at a moment in Vancouver Canucks history. I explore big stories and small stories, solemn stories and silly stories.
Scouting report: Hershey at Penguins
On the air: Nick Hart and Mike O’Brien will have the broadcast on 103.1 FM and 910, 930, 980 AM and on AHL Live at www.theAHL.com About the Penguins: This will be the sixth of 12 scheduled meetings between the Penguins and Bears this season and it marks the first game of a three-in-three for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, which will also face the Bears on Sunday in Hershey. … The Penguins have gone 3-2-0-0 against Hershey, twice winning in overtime.
Blue Jackets’ bid for history ends with rout by Capitals
Tortorella walked into the visiting locker room and told his players he was proud of them, even after the Jackets lost 5-0 to the Washington Capitals, ending a 16-game winning streak. Columbus fell one victory shy of the NHL record set by the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins as everything that carried them on this captivating run fell apart.
Penguins mark safe after Columbus falls to Washington
John Tortorella broke from his usual routine after the Columbus Blue Jackets’ streak-breaking clunker Thursday night at Verizon Center. Tortorella walked into the visiting locker room and told his players he was proud of them, even after the Jackets lost, 5-0, to the Washington Capitals, ending a 16-game winning streak.
‘Pleasantly surprised’ Penguins center Matt Cullen focusing solely on present
… Cullen family setup couldn’t be better. His three boys attend school at the same place he practices – UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex – and hockey is a huge part of their family dynamic. If dad can still do it, Cullen’s boys likely will push him to keep …
St. Louis Blues Keep Losing To Non-Playoff Teams
The St. Louis Blues dropped a game to the Carolina Hurricanes. No big deal right? Well, it is when you compare it with other such losses this season.
Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) shoots the puck
Capitals shut down Blue Jackets’ winning streak just shy of NHL record Washington ended Columbus’ win streak at 16 – one victory from the record – with a 5-0 win. Check out this story on mynorthwestnow.com: http://usat.ly/2ja6mL0 Instead, they’ll fall one win short of the longest streak in NHL history after a 5-0 loss to the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center on Thursday night, snapping a 16-game win streak.
Capitals’ Kuznetsov fined $2,000 for embellishment
The league announced the fine Thursday. Kuznetsov’s fine is his first and came after two embellishment incidents this season.
Detroit Red Wings at Los Angeles Kings, Projected Lineups, How to Watch
There is no rest for the weary as the Red Wings are right back it again tonight as they make the very short trip from Anaheim to Los Angeles for stage two of the annual Tour De California to take on the Kings. The Kings are having a bit of an up and down season, sitting currently fourth in the Pacific division, and are battling slow starts by key players as well as losing Jonathan Quick for a large chunk of the season to injury.
Laine has goal and assist as Jets beat Panthers 4-1
Patrik Laine had a goal and an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. Mark Scheifele, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Shawn Matthias also scored for the Jets and Connor Hellebuyck made 31 saves.
Bookies are finally believing in the Blue Jackets
In the SBNation NHL email chain, we occasionally get updates from Bovada with the odds that they are giving for various award races and standings results. The odds set by bookmakers are somewhat grounded in sports expertise, but are also reflective of how they think people will bet.
Canes claim Rattie off waivers from Blues in series of moves
The Carolina Hurricanes have claimed winger Ty Rattie off waivers from the St. Louis Blues and placed backup goalie Eddie Lack on injured reserve. In a series of moves Wednesday, general manager Ron Francis also says the Hurricanes recalled goalie Michael Leighton from their AHL affiliate in Charlotte and sent goalie Daniel Altshuller back to the minors.
This week’s Big Question: What makes Connor McDavid so good?
Auston Matthews , C, Toronto Maple Leafs : “I think just his change of speed, he can go 0 to 100 pretty quick. That’s a pretty big key.
New York Rangers: Five Thoughts Through 40 Games
The New York Rangers have completed their first 40 games of the season, providing plenty of room for analysis. Let’s take a look at the season thus far.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are closing in on NHL history
The Columbus Blue Jackets moved one step closer to NHL history as they won for the 16th time in a row. A 3-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers leaves them one short of the record 17 successive victories registered by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1993.
Blue Jackets Extend Streak To 16 Games, Within 1 Of Record
Cam Atkinson and William Karlsson scored power-play goals and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Tuesday night to extend their winning streak to 16 games – one away from the longest ever in the NHL.