Couturier Scratched, Lindholm and the Canucks, Plus Crosby Plans
Also, news out of Toronto and Buffalo....
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The Philadelphia Flyers are scratching Sean Couturier for some reason, the Penguins want to talk to Crosby after the season, and the GM meetings led to some interesting rule changes and conversations about CTE following Chris Simon’s death.
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Let’s get onto the latest news and rumors.
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Bruins, Jets, CTE and the NHL
March 20, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Rangers could have made a bigger play at the NHL Trade Deadline but elected to fill holes on the roster. What deals were in the works that they didn’t ultimately pull the trigger on? If Elias Lindholm back in Vancouver isn’t a certainty, would the Boston Bruins think about going after the pending UFA? Are the Winnipeg Jets going to look at contract extensions for Tyler Toffoli and Sean Monahan? Finally, the NHL says goodbye to Chris Simon, but there are questions about CTE and the NHL after his passing.
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Flyers, Oilers, Penguins
March 19, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks have some big decisions to make on pending UFAs like Elias Lindholm and Filip Hronek. Where are the talks at with these two players? Meanwhile, is there trouble in Philadelphia where John Tortorella is making captain Sean Couturier a healthy scratch? Vincent Desharnais says he’s good to go for the Edmonton Oilers, but will he play? Finally, the Pittsburgh Penguins have commented on their plans and the future of Sidney Crosby.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Keefe, Tavares & Matthews’ Game
March 20, 2024 by The Old Prof
The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a tough 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night, leaving little for their fans to celebrate. Other than hitting six goalposts, the only thing worth celebrating was the valiant effort to mount a comeback in the third period. But, close doesn’t count, and the Maple Leafs fell short in their quest for redemption from their stunning 5-4 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday.
Sabres News & Rumors: Skinner, Luukkonen & Playoff Hopes
March 19, 2024 by The Old Prof
On Monday night, the Buffalo Sabres put up a dominating road performance to defeat the Seattle Kraken 6-2. Despite an early Kraken lead, courtesy of the recently-re-signed Jordan Eberle, the Sabres responded quickly and decisively. Jeff Skinner, Tage Thompson, and Alex Tuch all contributed to the first-period scoring frenzy.