In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the hockey world is still stunned to hear that Barry Trotz had been fired by the New York Islanders. What will be his next move? Meanwhile, why did the Islanders let him go, and which teams are going to make a pitch to land him as their next coach? Finally,
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Mathew Barzal talked about sticking with the New York Islanders despite their struggles this season, and Carey Price talked about his future in the NHL. The Toronto Maple Leafs got the Tampa Bay Lightning as their first-round playoff opponent. Will Michael Bunting be back in time to help? The Ottawa
The New York Islanders are having a season to forget and with four consecutive losses, the team is eagerly waiting for the regular season to come to an end. For the first time in Barry Trotz’s coaching tenure with the Islanders, they will miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs and finish the regular season with plenty
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Canadiens’ Price Starts First Game Since Game 5 of 2021 Stanley Cup Final Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price made his season debut
The New York Islanders played their first game of a home-and-home series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a crucial game for a team looking to finish the season strong. It became a back-and-forth, high-scoring affair that had the feel of a playoff game with the Islanders edging out the Penguins 5-4 in a shootout. Related:
The Dallas Stars return home to face the New York Islanders on NASA night at the American Airlines Center on Tuesday. The game will begin a home-heavy month of March that sees the Stars play 10 of their final 14 games on home ice to finish out the regular season. Road Success For Dallas The
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Keith Yandle’s Iron Man Streak is going to come to an end on Saturday. It’s a questionable decision that doesn’t make much sense from the perspective that the Philadelphia Flyers aren’t playing meaningful games right now. Arizona Coyotes’ forward Jay Beagle is taking heat from everyone except the Coyotes’ announce
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens tried to move Shea Weber’s contract at this year’s deadline, but couldn’t find any takers. Will they try again during the offseason? The Vancouver Canucks were expected to be big sellers, but didn’t really sell at all. What’s their next move? The Coyotes could have made more
It was a 20-minute hockey game as the two teams headed into the third period tied 1-1, but three goals by Brock Nelson propelled the New York Islanders to a 4-2 victory over the Dallas Stars at UBS Arena. Peterson Responds in a Big Way Jacob Peterson had been scratched for a few games over
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, with just a few days left before the NHL Trade Deadline, what is the priority of the Toronto Maple Leafs? Teams are making deals and acquiring defensemen, but what is Kyle Dubas going to do? Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames have shown they are going for it, is there one more
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens are being told the price is too high on defenseman Ben Chiarot. Meanwhile, earlier rumors of Shea Weber’s contract being a fit for the Minnesota Wild have been shot down. The Toronto Maple Leafs want to make a move but their cap situation means only one kind
After playing for four teams during the last three seasons, it appears Travis Boyd has found a home in Arizona. Boyd signed a two-year extension on Saturday. He’s already set a career high with 24 points in 46 games. He’s averaging around 16 minutes per game while centering Arizona’s top line for a good chunk
Listen to The Hockey Writers Podcast on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts, every weekday (Monday to Friday). In this edition of NHL Talk, these are the top storylines with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more: Predators Victorious on Rinne’s Number Retirement Night Former Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne had his No. 35 retired and raised to the
The daily “NHL Recap” column is your go-to for the top quotes from every game in the NHL. Listen to THW contributors talk hockey every weekday on The Hockey Writers Podcast, available on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts. In this edition of NHL Recap, these are the top quotes from players and coaches following all games played on
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The New York Islanders are going to be an active team at the trade deadline this season. Lou Lamoriello and the front office can trade away some veteran skaters for possible valuable returns, but more likely, is going to acquire a talented skater to help the team make a push for a spot in the
It’s no secret the New York Islanders are having an up and down season, albeit some of those reasons have been out of their control. It’s easy to point to their 13-game road trip to start the season as UBS Arena neared completion or their poorly contained COVID-19 outbreak taking down all but a handful
As with the New York Islanders trading Jordan Eberle, it’s important to point out the irony in trading away a player, in this case, Nick Leddy, to the Detroit Red Wings in 2021, due to cap constraints only to clear enough space and need a player to fill their spot. But timing is everything, and