NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 10th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 10th, 2019   News: Dallas Stars restricted free agent defenseman Julius Honka has signed with JYP Jyvaskyla in Finland. Honka's agreement does include an out clause that will allow him to return to the NHL when the opportunity presents itself. https://twitter.com/JYPJyvaskyla/status/1182205290776797184?s=20   Carolina Hurricanes have announced that forward … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 10th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 8th, 2019   News: The Winnipeg Jets have granted defenseman Dmitry Kulikov a personal leave from the team. The Jets have also designated Kulikov to the Non-Player Roster, and will not count against the team's active 23 man roster. However, Kulikov's cap hit will continue to count against … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 5th, 2019

MNHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 5th, 2019   News: The Ottawa Senators announced that they will be retiring Chris Phillips' number 4 on February 18th, 2020. https://twitter.com/Senators/status/1180624093395214343?s=20     Game Recaps: New Jersey Devils v. Buffalo Sabres - 7p EST Start Time Scott takes a look at the New Jersey Devils game against … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 5th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 3rd, 2019   News: The Chicago Blackhawks re-signed forward Alex DeBrincat to a new three year deal. The contract will run through the 2022-23 season and will carry an AAV of $6.4mil. https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/1179741692997488640?s=20   Per Andrew Gross of Newsday, New York Islanders General Manager Lou Lamoriello confirmed that … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

2019-20 NHL Previews – Pittsburgh Penguins

2018-19 Record: 44-26-12  100pts. - - 3rd Place in Metropolitan Playoffs: Lost in First Round to NY Islanders   2019-20 Jersey Guide:   Key Additions: D - David Warsofsky, F - Brandon Tanev, F - Alex Galchenyuk, F - Dominik Kahun   Key Departures: F - Matt Cullen, F - Phil Kessel, D - Olli … Continue reading 2019-20 NHL Previews – Pittsburgh Penguins

Brooks Orpik Announces Retirement After 15 Seasons

Today Washington  Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik announced his retirement after playing for 15 seasons. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1143504415887962112?s=19   Orpik, who was drafted 18th overall in 2000 by the Pittsburgh Penguins, would spend the first 10 seasons of his career with the Penguins before signing with the Capitals on July 1st, 2014 to a five year contract. https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1143547480505589761?s=19 … Continue reading Brooks Orpik Announces Retirement After 15 Seasons

April 17th, 2019 — News and Notes

Today is Wednesday, April 17th, 2019, and these are your news and notes.   There were four contests in NHL action yesterday and TXHT has all of your recaps for those contests.     COLUMBUS 7, Tampa Bay 3 (Columbus wins the series 4-0)     The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning … Continue reading April 17th, 2019 — News and Notes

NHL Playoffs 2019: Rd 1 Game 4: Isles Complete The Sweep

The Pittsburgh Penguins squared off once again in Pittsburgh for Game 4 of the series. The Pens, looking to get the win, to try and extend the series one more game. While the Islanders just needed one more win to complete the sweep. In the first period, the Pittsburgh Penguins came out flying, as expected. … Continue reading NHL Playoffs 2019: Rd 1 Game 4: Isles Complete The Sweep

April 15, 2019 — News and Notes

Today is April 15, 2019, and these are your news and notes   There were four Stanley Cup playoff games in action yesterday.     NY Islanders 4, PITTSBURGH 1 (NY Islanders lead the series 3-0)     The NY Islanders are one game away from advancing to the second round of the playoffs after … Continue reading April 15, 2019 — News and Notes

NHL Playoffs: Rd 1 Game 3 Review: Isles Take A Commanding Lead In The Series

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Islanders squared off today in Pittsburgh for a pivotal Game 3 match up. The New York Islanders won the first two games at Nassau Coliseum. In the first period, the Penguins got out to the lead eight minutes into the game. Garrett Wilson would notch his first of … Continue reading NHL Playoffs: Rd 1 Game 3 Review: Isles Take A Commanding Lead In The Series