NHL Rumors: Trouba, Neal, Penguins, Oilers, More Jim Parsons | April 21, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are some updates on the Pittsburgh Penguins including Matt Cullen and his playing future, the Edmonton Oilers have invited on GM candidate in for…
NHL Rumors: Holland, Yzerman, Penguins, More Jim Parsons | April 20, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are updates in Detroit where the team made big changes. Steve Yzerman was hired as the new GM, but Ken Holland will be sticking…
Why the Lightning and Penguins Were Eliminated The Canadian Press | April 19, 2019 Scotty Bowman had already coached six teams to the Stanley Cup championship when his high-powered Detroit Red Wings that won 12 of their first 14 playoff games couldn’t get the puck away from the New Jersey Devils and got swept in the 1995 final. “They…
Should the Oilers Consider Kris Letang? Jim Parsons | April 19, 2019 After losing four games to the New York Islanders, the Pittsburgh Penguins are a team about to make some significant changes. GM Jim Rutherford told media Thursday during a press…
Penguins Face Crucial Offseason After Flameout The Canadian Press | April 19, 2019 PITTSBURGH — Jim Rutherford’s question was rhetorical. The answer — whenever the architect the Pittsburgh Penguins general manager arrives at it — will determine how the franchise emerges from the rubble of a first-round playoff sweep at the hands of t…
NHL Rumors: Cooper, Canucks, Penguins, More Jim Parsons | April 18, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on the Vancouver Canucks and their blue line, the Tampa Bay Lightning are not going to abandon their coach, and the Pittsburgh…
THW Podcast – Ep. 19 – NHL Playoffs: Leafs & Lightning Down in Four Jim Parsons | April 18, 2019 On this edition of the Hockey Writers Podcast, we’re bringing Euegene Helfrick to talk the shocking Tampa Bay Lightning loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets in four games and Conner…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Penguins, Bobrovsky, More Jim Parsons | April 17, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is a lot of talk surrounding the Tampa Bay Lightning after losing to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 4-0 series sweep on Tuesday.…
Islanders Prove They’re for Real in Sweep of Penguins The Canadian Press | April 17, 2019 PITTSBURGH — The expectations were modest at first. The New York Islanders simply wanted to be better than the team that allowed the most goals in the NHL in 2017-18. Tougher to play against. Smarter on both ends of the ice. Momentum built slowly. A mi…
Islanders Finish off Penguins Playoff Sweep The Canadian Press | April 17, 2019 PITTSBURGH — The New York Islanders’ turnaround season is heading to the second round of the playoffs. Jordan Eberle scored for the fourth straight game, Robin Lehner stopped 32 shots and the Islanders finished off Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Peng…
Lightning & Penguins Look to Avoid Shocking & Surprising Sweeps The Canadian Press | April 16, 2019 The Tampa Bay Lightning carved out their own slice of NHL history during a dominant regular season in which they tied the league record for most victories. A fourth straight loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, and the Lightning will have a ch…
Islanders Top Penguins 4-1 to Take 3-0 Series Lead The Canadian Press | April 14, 2019 PITTSBURGH — The New York Islanders are on the cusp of just their second playoff series win in more than a quarter-century. Jordan Eberle scored for the third straight game, Robin Lehner stopped 25 shots and the Islanders rolled to a 4-1 victory over t…