Penguins defeat the Capitals, plus updates on Patrick Kane, Anders Lee, Kyle Clifford, Eric Lindros and more.
Game recap and notable headlines.
Just another love-filled game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals.
TRIBLIVE.COM: Evgeni Malkin collected three assists while Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz each scored to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 penalty-filled win over the Washington Capitals. It was the first time the Penguins have beaten the Capitals this season.
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: Blackhawks superstar Patrick Kane will miss the next 12 weeks due to a fractured left clavicle suffered in a recent game against the Florida Panthers.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Blackhawks placed Kane on LTIR, freeing up cap space to perhaps pursue a possible short-term replacement. You can read more about who the ‘Hawks could target in my Rumors section.
THE BOSTON GLOBE: A species of newly-discovered wasp in East Africa has been named after Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: Seems fitting, Rask has a bit of a waspish temper.
NEWSDAY: Rookie forward Anders Lee has become an indispensable part of the New York Islanders roster. He recently scored his 20th goal of the season.
LOS ANGELES TIMES: The Kings yesterday re-signed forward Kyle Clifford to a five-year, $8 million contract extension.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: On the one hand, good job by the Kings getting an important depth forward like Clifford re-signed to an affordable deal, which breaks down to $1.6 million per season. On the other hand, the term is a bit weird. This has to be the first long-term contract in today’s salary cap era to be worth under $10 million.
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH: Blue Jackets forward Jack Skille will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: It was thought Skille, an unrestricted free agent this summer, might be shopped by the trade deadline. Not gonna happen now.
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC: Coyotes equipment managers expect a busy time with the trade deadline approaching. Their teams is considered a “seller” this season, meaning several Coyotes roster players could be on the move by March 2.
PHILLY.COM: Former Flyers star Eric Lindros has filed a defamation lawsuit for $250,000 against former NHL referee Paul Stewart and The Huffington Post.
SPORTSNET: The city of Seattle could be getting closer to landing an NHL franchise. City mayor Ed Murray said he’s open to modifying the memo of understanding regarding construction of a new arena to allow for the possibility to accommodate an NHL franchise. Currently the basis of the MOU gives priority to an NBA franchise with the NHL secondary.
I’m not sure there is any other way to look at Cliffords deal and say ya thats odd, sure its affordable but…
Lindros response to the Paul Stewart article is kinda funny and causes me to believe it to be true. A story is released telling how how much of a “Dickhead” Lindros was at the age of 19. 19 years old, really lindros? You think you received damages over that? All Lindros had to do, even if innocent is release some statement like.
“When I was 19 I had the world at my finger tips and yes was a cocky kid full of himself. I quickly (Or “in time I learned”) learned how wrong I was. I do not remember the poster incident but would think that if it did happen the reasons behind it is long forgotten and misconstrued. That I had no idea they were for charity. It is unfortunate that Mr. Stewart and I never came to terms but to be honest I never thought their was an issue this was simply something Mr. Stewart tagged to me as a 19 year old kid and hung on to it through the length of our Careers and still today. I However I wish him all the best and apologize if I wronged him in the past as a 19 year old punk kid who was still finding his way in the world, not yet a man.”
Some silly lie like that. Instead he sues for $250 000!!! crazy what people sue for these days.
Yes! Nicely worded, too, Jeff. You could do a much better job than whoever is guiding Lindros through this nonsense. It seems so easy to not be a dickhead. And yet, suing for such a story coming out doesn’t really seem to be a great way to disprove the allegation of being a jerk…
Well stated 🙂 Course I’m not sure Lindros can legitimately sue for defemation if the it’s true. My perception has always been that he’s a dickhead, and I haven’t seen anything anywhere that would cause me to change my opinion. Guessing he’s concerned because he hasn’t progressed past the dickhead phase of his development and doesn’t like everyone to know he’s a dickhead befoe he gets a chance to demonstrate it to them 🙂
I think Seattle is a good spot for a team. Gives Vancouver that geographical rival they never really had. I mean you main rivalry is with the Blachhawks or the California teams. Perhaps Edmonton and Calgary when they start winning and return to the playoffs.
Hey Lyle. There is a story in Ottawa of them Possibly building a New Rink in the Lebreton Flats area which is pretty much right down town. Across from the War Museum. I just thought I’d pass it along if you want to snoop into it and perhaps add it to your news section. Looks to be at least 5 years from now if it happens at all but thought I mention it to you. 5 Projects were submitted to the City and 4 were accepted. It is a big thing as if you ever been to a Sens game the bus ride from down town Ottawa is 45 minutes to the rink in Kanata.
Actually, this was reported back in January (I believe) and was duly noted on this site.
Oh then never mind. lol I must of missed it or forgot you reported. I should of known a story like that would not of skipped by you.