Chris Wassel

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NHL Rumors: Jesper Fast, Kevin Shattenkirk, and Chris Tanev

The Pittsburgh Penguins' off-season dilemmas: Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey NOW:  Pittsburgh needs patience in dealing with Jared McCann as they set up a possible free agent acquisition of a player like Jesper Fast to improve their bottom six. Again,…

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NHL Rumors: James Neal, Nick Bjugstad, and the Ottawa Senators

Is a James Neal buyout even a possibility? Jonathan Willis:  This goes against the grain but Daniel Nugent-Bowman concurs with Willis that Neal should be bought out sooner rather than later. However, one line rings a bell. “When you look…

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: The New York Islanders Were Struck By Lightning As Season Ends

Goaltender Semyon Varlamov stopped 46 of the 48 shots on goal, but the New York Islanders offense could only put one by Tampa Bay Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: The New Islanders Attempt To Force Game 7 Against Tampa Bay Lightning

Will the New York Islanders top line be able to keep things going and will their power play show some life like they did in Game 5?

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: The New York Islanders Need to Regain Poise After Quick Lightning Strikes

The New York Islanders could be on their way home if they can't beat the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Islanders Take Advantage Of Missing Lightning Forwards in Game 3 Win

The New York Islanders got themselves back in the series with a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Islanders Must Take Advantage of Lightning’s Missing Forwards

The Tampa Bay Lightning will be without Alex Killorn due to suspension, Brayden Point is a game-time decision, and Steven Stamkos has been out all playoffs. The New York Islanders need to capitalize on this to get back into the…

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Islander Can’t Afford to Keep Squandering Chances Against Lightning

A couple of mistakes and not being able to capitalize on the power play has the New York Islanders down two games to nothing against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Islanders Need to Stop Puck Watching Against Lightning

The New York Islanders need to be ready to play tonight or they could easily find themselves down 2-0 to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens — Max Domi

So, will Max Domi be back? NHL Watcher:  According to Pierre McGuire, that answer is no. During a radio hit on TSN 690 our of Montreal, McGuire mentioned it is rather apparent that the forward will not be back. This…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild — Bill Guerin, Kirill Kaprizov, and more

Minnesota Wild questions get answered -- at least some Michael Russo of The Athletic (mailbag):  Again and again, the questions keep coming. Russo tried to answer them as best as he could. One of the big inquiries focused on Kirill…

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NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils — Tom Fitzgerald and Draft Options

A few questions for New Jersey Devils' Tom Fitzgerald Mike Morreale of NHL.com:  It has been a surreal offseason for many teams but New Jersey will be one of the seven that expects at least a nine month layoff. They…

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