Ben Chiarot fined
NHL Player Safety: Florida Panthers defenseman Ben Chiarot has been fined $5,000 for head-butting Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ross Colton.
The Stars sign Fredrik Olofsson
Dallas Stars: The Stars have signed 25-year old forward Fredrik Olofsson to a one-year, $750,000 contract.
Olofsson was orginally drafted in the 4th round of the 2014 draft by the Chicago Blackhawks.
Statment from Mitch Marner
Mitchell Marner: (Statement after Monday’s carjacking)
“To all the fans, my friends and teammates, and the entire Maple Leafs organization – thank you for all your positive messages over the last few days. The overwhelming support I’ve felt from the Toronto communtiy has been unbelievable.
I’d also like to thank Toronto Police Services for all their hard work in the ongoing investigation.
It was a scary situation to be in, but we’re safe and doing well. Thank you all – your support has meant the world to us.”
Lady Byng finalists
Elliotte Friedman: The three Lady Byng finalists are Kyle Connor (Jets), Jaccob Slavin (Hurricanes) and Jared Spurgeon (Wild).
Kyle Connor, a first-time finalist, is the first Lady Byng Trophy finalist in @NHLJets / Atlanta Thrashers franchise history and is seeking to become the first Winnipeg player (from the current or original Jets) to capture the award. #NHLAwards#NHLStats: https://t.co/ouv2SEMXzF pic.twitter.com/6vZEAxpCYQ
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 18, 2022
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Jaccob Slavin can become the first player (at any position) to win consecutive Lady Byng Trophies since Martin St. Louis (2009-10 and 2010-11) and just the second defenseman to achieve the feat (Red Kelly in 1952-53 and 1953-54). #NHLAwards#NHLStats: https://t.co/ouv2SEMXzF pic.twitter.com/C3LzxRHyjP
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 18, 2022
Jared Spurgeon, the 2020-21 runner-up, is seeking to become the first @mnwild player to capture the Lady Byng Trophy. He was one of three players (min. 10 GP) to average at least 21:09 TOI/GP while being assessed 10 or fewer PIM. #NHLAwards#NHLStats: https://t.co/ouv2SEMXzF pic.twitter.com/vTrYkebl77
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 18, 2022
Jaccob Slavin can become the first player (at any position) to win consecutive Lady Byng Trophies since Martin St. Louis (2009-10 and 2010-11) and just the second defenseman to achieve the feat (Red Kelly in 1952-53 and 1953-54). #NHLAwards#NHLStats: https://t.co/ouv2SEMXzF pic.twitter.com/C3LzxRHyjP
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 18, 2022
Selke Trophy finalists
NHL Public Relations: The three Frank J. Selke Trophy finalists are Aleksander Barkov (Panthers), Patrice Bergeron (Bruins) and Elias Lindholm (Flames).
Aleksander Barkov, who captured the Selke Trophy in 2020-21, is looking to become the seventh player in NHL history (second active) to win the award in consecutive seasons.#NHLStats: https://t.co/rVLvPUCtjG #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/shbnz9JLra
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 17, 2022
Patrice Bergeron is a Selke Trophy finalist for the 11th straight season, extending his own mark in that category and surpassing the 10 consecutive years of top-3 Hart Trophy finishes by Wayne Gretzky as the longest ever for voted #NHLAwards.#NHLStats: https://t.co/rVLvPUCtjG pic.twitter.com/lS58D1uAkT
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 17, 2022
Elias Lindholm, a first-time #NHLAwards finalist, is the first @NHLFlames player voted a Selke finalist in 20 years (Craig Conroy in 2001-02). He is aiming to become the first player in franchise history to take home the award.#NHLStats: https://t.co/rVLvPUCtjG pic.twitter.com/Pvm0kOsLgr
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 17, 2022