Sidney Crosby reaches a milestone and the Blues could host the Blackhawks at the 2017 Winter Classic. Details and much more in your NHL morning coffee headlines.
The Blackhawks routed the Stars in a matchup of the West’s two top teams, the NHL-best Capitals needed a shootout to get past the Devils and the Red Wings earned their first home win of 2016.
Notable NHL Headlines.
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby netted his 900th career point leading his club to an OT win over the Panthers.
ESPN.COM: Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby reached his 900th career NHL point as he and Kris Letang rallied their club to a 3-2 overtime win over the Florida Panthers.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL: Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson collected four assists to lead his team to a 6-1 thrashing of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
LE JOURNAL DE MONTREAL: Tomas Plekanec had a goal and three assists as the Montreal Canadiens thumped the Edmonton Oilers 5-1.
NBC SPORTS: Philadelphia Flyers winger Wayne Simmonds was ejected from yesterday’s game against the New York Rangers after sucker-punching Rangers captain Ryan McDonagh, who left the game with a possible concussion.
TWINCITIES.COM: Despite the Minnesota Wild’s midseason struggles, GM Chuck Fletcher claimed head coach Mike Yeo’s job is safe. The Wild also announced defenseman Jonas Brodin (broken foot) will be sidelined three-to-six weeks.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: That likely means Brodin, the recent subject of trade speculation, will finish the season with the Wild.
STLTODAY.COM: Multiple sources claims the St. Louis Blues could be hosting the Chicago Blackhawks at Busch Stadium for the 2017 Winter Classic.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: About time the Blues got to host an outdoor game.
CBS SPORTS: Colorado Avalanche coach Patrick Roy wasn’t pleased over losing a coach’s challenge in last night’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. Lip readers should have a field day with this.
CALGARY SUN: Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman is appealing his 20-game suspension for hitting a linesman. The appeal will be heard this Wednesday.
CSNNE.COM: Goaltender Malcolm Subban was taken to hospital after being struck in the neck by a puck during a warm-up prior to an AHL game between the Providence Bruins and Portland Pirates. He remained hospitalized overnight for observation.
“Trade Crosby”
MIke; Yeo, how did that plan work out for you last night? Benching Vanek & Zucker had a profound effect, You managed 1 goal, you peppered shots but shots haven’t been a problem, like Toronto it’s a finishing issue. Any chance now you might actually bench the players that are really the problem? Specifically Pominville. Not only have you not benched him you haven’t even taking away his top unit PP time away. Granlund has been treated with kid gloves as well as have several others.
Why do you still have a job? Now you’ve been given the death nail by your GM. Your job is safe apparently. At least until the off season when if you miss the playoffs you’ll be sent packing virtually immediately. Dubnyk saved your ass last year but now you’ve lost Brodin, Spurgeon is TBD & Dubnyk hasn’t been able to stop a beach ball of late.
Your next 3 games are tough but after that you draw Vancouver, Calgary & Edmonton on the road. Great time to potentially have a new coach in place if you lose all 3 games coming up against Dallas, Washington & Boston at home. Your 3 points out of a wildcard spot now & if you can’t right the ship which is in total free fall your season could virtually be over after this home stand.
I’m sure you have heard the description of stupidity. “Repeating the same actions over & over & expecting a different result.” Mike try changing it up but start at the top of the roster not the bottom. It’s the tops job to score the bottoms to check.