2014-15 Top 5 Hart Trophy Candidates
Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. Very rarely do goaltenders win the Hart Trophy as the league’s MVP, but that looks like the likely scenario this season. Still, there are plenty of other good candidates that…
Rumors: Flyers Coaching and Draft Notes
Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: Flyers GM Ron Hextall would like to have their head coach in place by the draft. Five candidates that could be available for the Flyers: Mike Babcock, Todd McLellan, Claude Julien, Dave Tippett and Dan…
Video: Suspension Likely Coming For Burrows
Elliotte Friedman: Burrows received an instigator in the last five-minutes which means a one-game suspension. The NHL can rescind it though, has happened once already in the series. Brad Ziemer: Burrows expected to miss Game 4 after instigator. Jason Botchford:…
Rumors and Video: The Oilers the Lottery
Craig Custance: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish said there is zero chance that he will entertain trade offers for the first overall pick. Darren Dregers TSN: Landing the first overall pick now gives the Oilers an opportunity to go after a…
2014-15 Top 5 Norris Trophy Candidates
Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. While there are always plenty of good candidates for every major award, this year’s Norris Trophy winner is particularly hard to pick. A plethora of defensemen had excellent seasons, but…
Rumors: Bieksa, Mathias, Skinner, Tippett, Bruins and Flyers
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: A Bruins pro scout told Cam Neely that they need a puck moving defenseman and a power forward. Wonder if the Canucks will look at trading the 34-year old Kevin Bieksa this summer. He'll…
Draft Lottery Odds Breakdown and Video Explaination
NHL.com: The NHL will be holding the draft lottery on Saturday, April 18th around 8:00 pm EST. It will be shown on CBC and TVA Sports in Canada and NBC in the United States, before the start of the Rangers…
Rumors III: Bruins, Sharks, Hurricanes, Leafs and Red Wings
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Peter Chiarelli's firing was about Cam Neely's power, and how he is itching to use it. They will interview candidates like Ray Shero and Predators assistant GM Paul Fenton. Neely and CEO Charlie Jacobs…
Rumors II: Devils, Avalanche and Hurricanes
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Eric Gelinas is hoping to get a new contract before the start of training camp, like how it played out last year. "Last year was a little bit stressful at the end. Hopefully it can…
Rumors I: Flyers – Voracek, Del Zotto, Berube and Offseason Wants
Tim Panaccio: Jakub Voracek's agent said they don't expect any contract extension talks with the Flyers until late summer or in the fall. Not worried and are in no hurry. Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: The Flyers don't have…
2014-15 Top 5 Vezina Trophy Candidates
Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. Goal scoring is down in the NHL, and the biggest beneficiaries of that are goaltenders. With the amount of goals being scored down, more goaltenders are posting high-end numbers. While…
Injuries: Lightning, Jets, Ducks, Rangers, Isles and Stone (with GIFs)
Ansar Khan: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that defensemen Braydon Coburn and Andrej Sustr and forward Alex Killorn are in. Defenseman Jason Garrison remains out. Ken Wiebe: Jets Tobias Enstrom will be in the lineup tonight. Mathieu Perreault will be…