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NHL Power Rankings: Blues and Blackhawks surging
Welcome to the 11th edition of theScore's 2018-19 NHL Power Rankings, which will be published every two weeks during the regular season. Editors Craig Hagerman, Matt Teague, and Josh Wegman compiled this list.1. Tampa Bay Lightning (44-11-4)What's more incredible: The Lightning's 92 points in 59 games? Or Nikita Kucherov scoring 94 points in the same period?The club remains the gold standard for… → Read More
Former Islander Rob Schremp slams Tavares' work ethic
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Stars GM Nill looking to address offense before trade deadline
Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill is hoping to address his team's biggest weakness, the offense, ahead of the trade deadline."It's hard to score goals right now," he told NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger. "You watch games, every team seems to be in playoff mode right now."Every game seems to be 2-1, 3-2 right now. It's hard to score goals. I think that's where our game is going a little bit. If we… → Read More
Flyers' Gordon criticizes Malkin suspension: 'It was a baseball swing'
Philadelphia Flyers interim head coach Scott Gordon thinks Evgeni Malkin got off easy with a one-game suspension.The league handed the Pittsburgh Penguins superstar a one-game ban Tuesday for high-sticking Flyers forward Michael Raffl during Monday's contest."It wasn't a high stick. It was a baseball swing," Gordon said, according to TSN's Frank Seravalli. "Just because you didn't connect… → Read More
Wild's Boudreau: 'We're going to make the playoffs'
Bruce Boudreau is calling his shot.Despite the Minnesota Wild losing six of their last seven games, the team's head coach is feeling confident about playing extra games this spring."We're going to make the playoffs," Boudreau said, according to Sarah McLellan of the Star Tribune. "That's about as elaborate as I want to get. You want me to predict how many wins we're going to have in the last… → Read More
Report: Oilers, Flyers discussing potential Talbot trade
The Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers have been in talks about a potential trade involving goaltender Cam Talbot, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.Dreger notes the talks are believed to be "preliminary" in nature but are "definitely" taking place. As we know, Talbot and Carter Hart have a good relationship. Could be a good fit for Talbot if it progresses. — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger)… → Read More
Ducks place Gibson, Johnson on injured reserve
The Anaheim Ducks placed goaltender John Gibson on injured reserve with a head/back/neck injury on Wednesday, the team announced.The 25-year-old missed Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He was forced from last Thursday's contest against the Ottawa Senators following a collision in the second period.Meanwhile, fellow netminder Chad Johnson was also placed on IR with a head injury.… → Read More
Oilers interim GM hopes to be buyer at trade deadline
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Tavares still has 'no regrets' about leaving Islanders
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Ducks GM: Eakins a 'definite candidate' for head coach
The Anaheim Ducks will wait until the offseason to name a new head coach, but general manager Bob Murray already has a potential replacement in mind.Dallas Eakins, the coach of the AHL affiliate San Diego Gulls, will be a "definite candidate," Murray said Sunday, according to Eric Stephens of The Athletic.The 51-year-old has coached the Gulls since their inception ahead of the 2015-16 season and… → Read More
Reinhart calls out Sabres' goalies: 'We can't expect to win games 6-5'
The Buffalo Sabres went off for five goals in Thursday's clash with the Carolina Hurricanes, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory.Buffalo dropped a 6-5 decision in overtime, marking the eighth time over the past 10 games that the team has given up at least four goals. Following another frustrating performance, forward Sam Reinhart voiced his displeasure with the club's goaltending of… → Read More
Marner sees long-term future with Leafs: It's 'going to get done eventually'
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Wild's Koivu out for season with ACL, meniscus tear in knee
Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his right knee in Tuesday's game against the Buffalo Sabres, the team announced. The 35-year-old is expected to undergo surgery on Friday.More to come. → Read More
Canucks' Edler stretchered off after falling awkwardly, hitting face on ice
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Pending UFAs Duchene, Stone need to make decision on their futures in Ottawa
Ottawa Senators forwards Matt Duchene and Mark Stone remain undecided about testing free agency this summer.The 28-year-old Duchene will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 and understands he'll have to make a decision on his future with Ottawa before the Feb. 25 trade deadline. If he doesn't, they could deal him. "The biggest thing is, if I don't have an answer for them, I would expect… → Read More
Report: Several contenders have reached out to Blue Jackets about Panarin
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Vezina Trophy Power Rankings: Lehner making compelling case
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Predators' Watson suspended under NHL/NHLPA substance abuse program
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Twitter reacts to Maple Leafs landing Muzzin from Kings
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Lightning legend Lecavalier 'OK' after hospitalization following bus crash
Former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vincent Lecavalier was one of three people sent to a Tampa Bay hospital following an accident that involved three buses Saturday. The accident occurred around 1:40 p.m. on the Selmon Expressway when the lead bus was hit as it slowed down to exit the toll road by a trailing second bus, the Florida Highway Patrol said, according to Fox 13 News. A third bus then… → Read More