Tag: Nikita Kucherov

NHL Rumors: The Lightning and Point Continue To Work On A Deal

It's believed that Brayden Point rejected a three-year contract from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Talks are expected to continue this weekend.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Brayden Point, Ryan Callahan, and the Tampa Bay Salary Cap

Optimism on the Brayden Point Front Joe Smith of The Athletic:  Despite the slow pace of talks, optimism on the Brayden Point front is increasing. This is because the inevitable RFA waiting game is in full swing. Patience preached is…

Chris Wassel

2019 NHL Award Winners and Voting Results

Rundown of the 2019 NHL award winners and a breakdown of the voting results from some of the major awards.

Mark Easson

Stars Who Disappointed Thus Far In The 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

The first round 2019 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs are almost in the books. While some players have risen to the occasion, there are some who haven't.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Penguins, Blues, Sharks and Lightning

Injury and illness notes for the Bruins Conor Ryan: Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said that Marcus Johansson wasn't traveling with the team yesterday as he's still sick. Defenseman Torey Krug and Connor Clifton, and forward Jake DeBrusk are listed…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Bruins, Oilers, Sharks, Lightning, Capitals and Jets

Quick hits: Logan Couture returned, Marc-Edouard Vlasic didn't. Nikita Kucherov to have hearing. Not really an update on Connor McDavid.

Mark Easson

NHL Salary Cap Will Derail a Potential Lightning Dynasty

In a different ear, the Tamap Bay Lightning would be posed to become a championship dynasty. in today's salary cap world, their dominance will be short-lived.

Lyle Richardson

NHL News: Waivers, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Islanders, Flyers, Lightning, Canucks and Jets

Players on waivers Pierre LeBrun: Brandon Manning (EDM) cleared waivers. Placed on waivers today: Patrick Eaves (Ana), Michael Haley (Fla), Thomas McCollum (Nash), Michael Leighton (Van). Pierre LeBrun: McCollum and Leighton signed contracts today that require them to be put on…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Percentage of Team Goals, Jets, Ducks, Hurricanes, Oilers, Sharks, Kings and Blues

Percentage of team goals Sportsnet Stats: Highest % of Team Goals Involved in since 2016-17: 1. Oilers - Connor McDavid 46.0% 2. Colorado - Nathan MacKinnon 37.8% 3. Tampa Bay - Nikita Kucherov 36.7% Scoring wingers for the Jets Stats Centre:…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits and GIFs: Rielly, Bruins, Lightning, Jackets, Fleury, Reimer, Devils, and Christmas Outfits

Rielly's second 40 point campaign Scott Wheeler: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly has recorded his second 40-point season of his career ... and there are still 47 games left. Bruins milestones in last night's win Conor Ryan: "600 career…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Tampa Bay Lightning Have Two Free Agents Looking For New Deals After This Season

Lightning and Point's camp to hold off on extension talks Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 690 talking about Tampa Bay Lightning's Brayden Point. Point is going to a restricted free agent after the season…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blackhawks, Canes, Lightning, Sabres, Ducks, and Canucks

Krug to be re-evaluated in three weeks Matt Kalman: The Boston Bruins said that defenseman Torey Krug will have his left ankle injury re-evaluated in three weeks. Krug said that his skate was in a rut in the ice when…

Mark Easson