Blackhawks center Connor Bedard, Wild defenseman Brock Faber and Devils defenseman Luke Hughes have been named finalists for this year’s Calder Trophy, awarded to the league’s top rookie. Bedard, still just 18, led or tied for the lead in rookie (and Blackhawks) scoring with 22 goals, 39 assists and 61 points despite being limited to 68 games with a broken jaw sustained … [Read more...] about NHL Announces 2024 Calder Trophy Finalists
Devils Letting Travis Green Talk To Other Teams While Still Considering Him For Full-Time Head Coaching Role
While Devils interim head coach Travis Green is under consideration for the full-time position, the team has given him permission to speak to other teams about their head coaching openings, reports Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch. To that end, Garrioch notes that Green is believed to be on the radar of the Senators for their vacancy. Green led New Jersey to a record of 8-12-1 … [Read more...] about Devils Letting Travis Green Talk To Other Teams While Still Considering Him For Full-Time Head Coaching Role
Islanders Linked To Marcus Högberg
In recent weeks, the Islanders have already been heavily linked to one international free agent, and it appears GM Lou Lamoriello isn’t done bringing in talent from overseas. They’re expected to bring in 29-year-old goalie Marcus Högberg from the Swedish Hockey League’s Linköping HC to bolster their depth at the position, Expressen’s Johan Svensson reports. A statement from … [Read more...] about Islanders Linked To Marcus Högberg
Latest On Penguins Coaching Staff
The Penguins have not received any formal requests to speak with head coach Mike Sullivan about other league vacancies, general manager Kyle Dubas told The Athletic’s Rob Rossi. However, that doesn’t mean they’re not internally debating the future of the rest of their coaching staff, as Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reports internal discussions about the future of their … [Read more...] about Latest On Penguins Coaching Staff
Evening Notes: Martin, Kiviranta, Sharks
Andrew Gross of Newsday is reporting that the New York Islanders will be without the services of forward Matt Martin for game 5 tomorrow night. Martin missed game 4 and didn’t practice today with the team. Martin has dressed in three games this postseason going scoreless while registering seven hits, 16 PIM and three blocked shots. Martin’s lower-body issue is the fourth time … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Martin, Kiviranta, Sharks