NHL News and Notes from Friday, March 10th, 2023
News
- The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have relieved Chuck Fletcher of his duties as General Manager and President of Hockey Operations.
- Daniel Briere will take over as Interim General Manager.
- The Flyers plan to hire both the President of Hockey Operations and General Manager roles as two separate positions instead of as one as they previously have done.
Game Recaps
- Chicago Blackhawks v. Florida Panthers – 7p ET
- In Florida the Panthers would play host to the Chicago Blackhawks, and in the first period Caleb Jones and Boris Katchouk would score to give the Blackhawks the 2-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Cole Guttman would score for the Blackhawks, but goals from Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart, and Eetu Luostarinen would tie the game at three for the Panthers to force overtime. In the extra frame it would be Brandon Montour netting the game winner as the Panthers would defeat the Blackhawks 4-3.
- Anaheim Ducks v. Calgary Flames – 9p ET
- In Calgary the Flames would take on the Anaheim Ducks, and after a scoreless first period Mikael Backlund would score for the Flames, but goals from Max Comtois and Brett Leason would score to give the Ducks the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Derek Grant would score to give the Ducks the 3-1 victory over the Flames.
Today’s Games
- DET v. BOS – 1p ET
- PHI v. PIT – 330p ET
- NYR v. BUF – 5p ET
- ARI v. COL – 6p ET
- CHI v. TB – 7p ET
- EDM v. TOR – 7p ET
- NJ v. MON – 7p ET
- STL v. CLB – 7p ET
- VGK v. CAR – 7p ET
- WIN v. FLA – 7p ET
- WAS v. NYI – 730p ET
- DAL v. SEA – 10p ET
- OTT v. VAN – 10p ET
- MIN v. SJ – 1030p ET
- NAS v. LA – 1030p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- A timeline of the Chuck Fletcher Era in Philly (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
- 32 Thoughts Podcast: Flyer Friday (SportsNet)
- The NHL’s Russia-Pride jersey problem, explained: Why Wild became latest to scrap plans (The Athletic – $)
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