Barkov has been ‘force all playoffs’ for Panthers on road to Stanley Cup Final | NHL.com
Florida 3 wins from championship thanks to captain’s contributions in all areas
It’s nice to see Barkov getting some (more) recognition.
Oilers confident they can solve goalie Bobrovsky
Kris Knoblauch said the Oilers could’ve capitalized more on the chances they had vs. Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, who was brilliant in Game 1.
Are there ever losses where the losing side doesn’t say they could’ve converted on more chances? That said: yeah, Bobrovsky isn’t going to get four straight shutouts, and the Oilers have a ton of firepower.
NHL salary cap will rise to $88 million next season | NHL.com
To increase by $4.5 million from this season; lower limit will be $65 million
Exciting!
Capitals reach agreement to purchase CapFriendly website
It won’t happen until July, but according to multiple sources, the Washington Capitals have reached an agreement to purchase the outstanding CapFriendly website.
The opposite of exciting!
Boston to host final of new 4 Nations Face-Off
Four 4 Nations Face-Off games will be played at Bell Centre, while TD Garden will host two round-robin games and the championship game Feb. 20.
I think it would’ve been funny if they put the 4 Nations Face-Off in Utah.
Penguins hope to keep Crosby contract talks ‘as quiet as possible’ | NHL.com
36-year-old center can sign next deal July 1, led Pittsburgh with 94 points this season
Time is absolutely flying past.
Darwitz out as GM of PWHL champion Minnesota
Natalie Darwitz is out as general manager of the PWHL champion Minnesota franchise after an internal and external review.
Yikes.
Color of Hockey: Award-winning website highlights Indigenous in game | NHL.com
Resource helping to ‘motivate our youth’ to reach high-level leagues
This is a fantastic project that will hopefully continue to inspire kids.
NHL Rumour Roundup: Markstrom a potential target for Leafs, Sens?
The goaltending market will be interesting to follow this off-season, with many teams looking to make moves.
Goalies are always a hot commodity.
WWE makes custom championship belt for winner of Stanley Cup
The “WWE legacy belt” features the Cup and a hockey rink, and will also have the winning team’s logo on the side plates.
That’s a fun little thing.
Utah won’t change strategy at 2024 NHL Draft after move from Arizona, GM says | NHL.com
Armstrong armed with 13 picks, including No. 6, in 4th year of rebuild
If the Utah Team Name Heres are going to continue doing the exact same things the Arizona Coyotes did, we can probably look forward to the return of the Quebec Nordiques within the next decade.
Calgary Tower will light up in blue and orange but denies supporting Oilers
With the Calgary Tower set to light up in blue and orange on Monday evening in support of Action Anxiety Day, the tourist attraction has assured residents of Alberta’s most populous city that they are not supporting their bitter Battle of Alberta rival.
Maybe they could just pick blue for Action Anxiety Day?
