NHL News and Notes from Friday, February 21st, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Friday, February 21st, 2020   News: The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined defenseman Matt Niskanen of the Philadelphia Flyers $5000, the maximum allowed under the CBA, for slashing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Gustav Nyquist. https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1230883925423206401?s=20   The Department of Player Safety also fined forward Scott … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Friday, February 21st, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, February 19th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, February 19th, 2020   News: Leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline on Monday, there would be three trades including Alec Martinez being traded to Vegas by Los Angeles. TXHT Trade Tracker   In the NWHL the Connecticut Whale have signed Allie LaCombe for the remainder of the 2019-20 … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, February 19th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Monday, February 17th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Monday, February 17th, 2020   News: The NHL has fined Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien $10,000 for comments criticizing the officials on Saturday, Feb. 15th. https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1229420756456570880?s=20   The Buffalo Sabres announced that they have suspended defenseman Zach Bogosian for failing to report to Rochester of the AHL. https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1229525308866469889?s=20   … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Monday, February 17th, 2020

Breaking News: NJ Devils trade Andy Greene to NY Islanders

Good evening Devils fans! Well, the right before game time news magic continues! Lucky me, I’m here to experience it live and in person! The New Jersey Devils announced about two hours before tonight’s six o’clock game that they had traded their captain and first pairing defenseman to the New York Islanders in exchange for … Continue reading Breaking News: NJ Devils trade Andy Greene to NY Islanders

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, February 15th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, February 15th, 2020   News: San Jose Sharks announced that defenseman Erik Karlsson will miss the remainder of the 2019-20 season due to a broken thumb. https://twitter.com/SanJoseSharks/status/1228750413312204801?s=20   The NHL Department of Player Safety has suspended Sharks forward Evander Kane for three games for elbowing Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Saturday, February 15th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, February 13th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, February 13th, 2020   News: The Department of Player Safety has fined Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara $5000 for cross checking forward Brendan Gallagher of the Montreal Canadiens. https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1227998400932667394?s=19   Game Recaps: Columbus Blue Jackets v. Buffalo Sabres - 7p EST Start Time In Buffalo the Sabres would celebrate … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Thursday, February 13th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, February 11th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, February 11th, 2020   News: The Washington Capitals announced that they have re-assigned defenseman Martin Fehervary to Hershey of the AHL. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1227263417897148416?s=20   In NHL Injury news it was announced by Ken Holland of the Edmonton Oilers that Connor McDavid will miss 2-3 weeks due to a quad injury, … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, February 11th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Monday, February 10th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Monday, February 10th, 2020   News: The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed defenseman Seth Jones on Injured Reserved with an ankle injury that will keep him out indefinitely. https://twitter.com/BlueJacketsNHL/status/1226872520818728966?s=20   The Edmonton Oilers announced that they have signed defenseman Darnell Nurse to a two year contract extension. https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/1226932593431461888?s=20   The … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Monday, February 10th, 2020

*UPDATED* Not Great, Not Terrible: Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders

Washington Capitals (36-14-5) vs New York Islanders (31-16-6)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsIlya Samsonov16-3-12.21 / .923 / 1New York IslandersThomas Greiss15-7-22.53 / .920 / 0Predicted goaltenders The Washington Capitals will round-out their four-game home stand by taking on another division rival… yes, again… the New York Islanders. The Capitals defeated the Islanders … Continue reading *UPDATED* Not Great, Not Terrible: Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, February 8th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, February 8th, 2020   News: The Washington Capitals recalled defenseman Martin Fehervary from Hershey of the AHL. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1226158506711097344?s=20   Game Recaps: Ottawa Senators v. Winnipeg Jets - 2p EST Start Time In Winnipeg the Jets would play host to the Ottawa Senators. In the first period Neal Pionk would … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Saturday, February 8th, 2020