THW Daily - Canadiens' Suzuki Reaches 70 Points & Hurricanes Sign Morrow to Entry-Level Contract
Also, why Team Canada should bring in a certain coach for the 2026 Olympics & more
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In today’s edition, we have a milestone as Nick Suzuki reaches 70 points on the season for the Canadiens, a look at the Hurricanes’ entry-level contract with prospect defenseman Scott Morrow, and much more.
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Yesterday’s Scores…
Maple Leafs News and Rumors: Matthews, Samsonov & Quillan
April 2, 2024 by The Old Prof
At first, the Toronto Maple Leafs seemed like they would run away with an easy win over the Florida Panthers. While that wasn’t to be, the team still clinched a 6-4 victory over one of the best defensive teams in the NHL. Could this game be a potential playoff preview?
Suzuki First Canadiens Player to Score 70 Points Since 2018-19
April 2, 2024 by Ryan Gagne
Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki has reached 70 points for the first time in his career. By reaching this plateau, he became the franchise’s first skater to collect 70 points in a season since Max Domi in 2018-19.
Canada’s 2026 Olympic Team Should Be Coached by Jon Cooper
April 2, 2024 by Nick Haydon
There are many reasons to like Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper. He perfectly balances a laid-back, approachable demeanor with a fierce competitiveness that demands the best from his players. Players love to play for him and the media love to talk with him. Watch any almost any interview with Cooper, and he is bound to make you smile, think deeply about hockey, and demonstrate his vast knowledge of and passion for the sport. Simply put, Jon Cooper is a likable guy whose popularity reaches across the league and beyond.
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3 Reasons the Rangers Will Have More Playoff Success This Year
April 2, 2024 by Lucas Standel
Last season, the New York Rangers were seen as a favorite going into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They had just made the Eastern Conference Final the previous season and they had loaded up at the trade deadline, bringing in Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrick Kane. They played the New Jersey Devils in the first round and went up 2-0 in the series and they looked dominant. However, the Devils would change their style of play and the Rangers did not adjust. They ended up losing the series in Game 7, where they were shut out, 4-0. This season, they are the top team in the Metropolitan Division and one of the top teams in the entire league. With some key differences separating this team from last season’s team, here are three reasons why the Rangers will fare better in the playoffs this season.
Hurricanes Ink Prospect Scott Morrow to Entry-Level Contract
April 2, 2024 by Harrison Smajovits
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defensive prospect Scott Morrow to a three-year entry-level contract. This signing has been a long time coming, as the Hurricanes drafted Morrow back in 2021. After spending three seasons in collegiate hockey, another member of Carolina’s respectable pool of prospects (ranked 12th by The Hockey Writers) is heading to professional hockey.
Blues’ Binnington & Hofer the NHL’s Next Great Goalie Tandem
April 2, 2024 by Anthony Testaguzza
In light of Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer’s performance this season between the pipes, the way they’ve progressed on a failing roster was great. Yes, they’ve had their ups and downs, but they have proven to overcome them to hopefully have a successful team in the future.
More stuff from THW and around the NHL:
Minnesota Wild - Marcus Foligno Will Miss Rest of Season After Successful Surgery
Buffalo Sabres - Sabres’ Jeff Skinner Becomes 7th Fastest to 1,000 Games
Seattle Kraken - Kraken’s Jordan Eberle Tallies Assist for 700th Career Point
From TSN - Blues prospect Snuggerud returning to NCAA for 2024-25 season
From Sportsnet - Flyers' Tortorella praises Fedotov but says rest of team played 'soft'
From ESPN - Leafs top defenseman Morgan Rielly returning Wednesday
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