Smashville News:
Goalie Goal from Three Networks | NHL.com
Because…well, you know why.
From Goalie to Goalie: Mason Thrilled for Rinne on First NHL Goal | NHL.com
I love Mace. He is such a Pekka Rinne fanboy. Seems like other people are still glowing also!
A Brief History of Goalie Goals in the NHL | On the Forecheck
Shaun and Bryan with everything you want and need to know about every NHL goalie goal in history! This is a really strong and amazingly timely piece. Great work!
I really miss Doug, but at least we get these updates.
Central Division News:
Blackhawks’ Lehner likes Chicago, but he won’t sign a discount deal to stay here | Daily Herald
I don’t know how the Chicago Blackhawks climb out of the abyss without extending Robin Lehner. You just know that Brent Seabrook is going to LTIR until retirement, so they can pay the man.
Jets’ Brossoit wants to be more than a backup | Winnipeg Free Press
He may have a tough time if Robin Lehner hits the market in July.
Ex-Sharks captain Joe Pavelski says return to San Jose will be ‘awkward’ | ESPN
Ya think? I hope the San Jose Sharks are embarrassed that they let this man go. He deserved better. I hope he gets a hat trick.
Other Hockey News:
Bold second-half predictions for all 31 NHL teams | ESPN
Woot! Both the Nashville Predators and the Maple Leafs are going to win the Cup!
Montreal Canadiens’ Brendan Gallagher has headaches after return, status uncertain | TSN.ca
“Julien said Gallagher will see team doctors to determine whether the headaches are related to his concussion or an illness.” He sustained a concussion on 12/31, so…WHAT DO YOU THINK?
The Wysh List – The 15 most shocking events of the NHL’s first half | ESPN
A lot of cool things in here, including some I forgot about. Greg doesn’t seem to think much of our hiring processes though.
Countdown to TradeCentre: Is Pittsburgh Penguins F Alex Galchenyuk on the trade market again? | TSN.ca
Poor Alex Galchenyuk. Remember when we all wanted to rescue him? Also, David Poile says the Nashville Predators won’t be big buyers at the deadline whether they make the playoffs or not.
NHL All-Star Game: Hertl, Pacioretty added to rosters as replacements | NBC Sports
Okay. Between the injuries, excused absences and suspension-worthy opt outs, I am going to need a new list of attendees.
UK hockey game delayed after ref forgets his ‘trousers at home’ | Fox News
Karma is real, folks.