Following a period of success where they were one of the NHL’s best teams, the Montreal Canadiens are now in a freefall. They have dropped five straight games and counting. The team has looked like a shell of the group that was taking down some of the NHL’s top teams nightly. There are several contributing factors to the team’s recent skid. However, they now find themselves in … [Read more...] about Worst-Case Scenario for Montreal Canadiens
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Vancouver Canucks Extend Newly-Acquired Defenceman
Defenceman Marcus Pettersson has re-signed with the team that traded for him. He has landed a six-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks. The contract has an annual average of $5.5 million. Marcus Pettersson Re-Signs Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with defenceman Marcus Pettersson on a six-year contract … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks Extend Newly-Acquired Defenceman
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby being evaluated for upper-body injury
Crosby did not practice on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after he got caught between a pair of New Jersey Devils in the third period of what became a 3-2 shootout loss. … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby being evaluated for upper-body injury
Islanders Proving They Can Pivot With Barzal Out
If there’s any team that needs a break in the NHL at the moment, it’s the New York Islanders. They’ve powered through injuries to remain in the hunt for a… … [Read more...] about Islanders Proving They Can Pivot With Barzal Out
Islanders Recall Hudson Fasching From Conditioning Stint
The New York Islanders have recalled forward Hudson Fasching from a conditioning stint with the Bridgeport Islanders of the AHL (as per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News). Fasching has been dealing with an upper-body injury and has not played since January 5th. He remains on the injured reserve for the time being, despite the recall and can be activated when he is ready to … [Read more...] about Islanders Recall Hudson Fasching From Conditioning Stint