The Ottawa Senators continue to struggle defensively, in particular on the penalty kill. Fortunately, last night they were more disciplined against the New York Rangers, but some costly turnovers or poor decisions were to fault. The previous game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Habs were 2/3 on the man advantage. As of writing, the Sens possess the 31st ranked penalty kill, … [Read more...] about Defensively the Ottawa Senators Struggled and We Focus on the Penalty Kill
Tampa Bay Lightning Defenceman Signs Extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced they have come to terms and re-signed defenceman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension. The deal will carry a $4.1M average annual value salary cap hit. The Lightning have corrected things after having a rough start to the year. The Lightning have picked it up over the month of November and now sit in first place in … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning Defenceman Signs Extension
Veteran Dallas Stars Forward Out With a Tough Injury
The Dallas Stars will be without one of their most skilled veterans, scratch that, one of the league’s most talented vets. The news today is that forward Tyler Seguin has an ACL injury. Even though there’s not necessarily anything concrete, but the thinking is this injury will keep him out for some time. Let’s figure out what this means for Seguin and the rest of the Stars … [Read more...] about Veteran Dallas Stars Forward Out With a Tough Injury
New York Islanders Legend Clark Gillies Passes Away At The Age of 67
Hockey Hall of Fame forward Clark Gillies dies at the age of 67. The news was announced by a press release from the New York Islanders but no cause of death was reported. The New York Islanders are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary power-forward and Hockey Hall of Fame member Clark Gillies.https://t.co/wKISWA6L2b — New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) January … [Read more...] about New York Islanders Legend Clark Gillies Passes Away At The Age of 67
Maple Leafs Avoid Injury Scare on the Blueline
The Toronto Maple Leafs received welcome news as Oliver Ekman-Larsson participated fully in practice today, avoiding what could have been another significant injury on an already battered blueline. Ekman-Larsson left Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third period with an upper-body injury and did not return, raising immediate concerns about his status. One … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Avoid Injury Scare on the Blueline