A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey:
Jonathan Bernier accidentally spit on someone. And it was funny. [The Score]
The Predators thought they had the inside track on signing Jimmy Vesey. Not so. [On the Forecheck], [Puck Daddy]
Is Artemi Panarin a lock to win the Calder Trophy? [Sportsblog]
The two-goalie system doesn’t help you in the playoffs. [The Hockey News]
All Nail Yakupov wants is a fresh start. [Sportsnet]
A lot of Oiler fans like Yakupov and want to see him succeed. Not everyone, though. [Oilers Nation]
Asked McLellan if he would describe Yak as an unhappy player. Answer: “There’s two sides to that pancake if that’s what he is.”
— Reid Wilkins (@ReidWilkins) March 28, 2016
(Well then…)
Yakupov promptly scored the Oilers only goal in a loss to the Ducks. [Edmonton Journal]
Washington has won the President’s Trophy. They have absolutely dominated all season long. [NBC Sports]
Coyotes forward Michael Stone will be shut down for the season [Todays Slapshot], as will Dion Phaneuf and Clarke MacArthur of the Ottawa Senators. [CBC]
The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to sign Russian blueliner Nikita Zaitsev. [The Hockey News]
The Penguins have signed college blueliner Ethan Prow to an entry-level deal. [Post Gazette]
Phil Kessel is picking the right time to go on a hot streak. [Sports Illustrated]
The Rangers miss what Carl Hagelin brings to the table. [NY Post]
And finally, there has been a lot of talk about NHL expansion, but what about relocation? [Yahoo Sports]
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