Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill: 'I’ll have my own approach' Jeff Blashill is indeed not Mike Babcock. But man, does he sound like the former Red Wings coach. Whether that’s a harbinger to what Blashill will become with Detroit as its bench boss remains to be seen. Tuesday morning, he was introduced by the Red Wings as the team’s next head coach – one of the NHL’s worst kept secrets. Babcock … [Read more...]
Cedric Paquette’s late goal buries Blackhawks, gives Lightning 2-1 series lead
Cedric Paquette's late goal buries Blackhawks, gives Lightning 2-1 series lead The Tampa Bay Lightning have held an answer to all the tests the Chicago Blackhawks have thrown their way in the Stanley Cup Final. Most goals have been met with a response. Chicago’s championship mettle has been countered by Tampa’s own steely-like persona. The Lightning quickly overcame a Chicago third period … [Read more...]
Ben Bishop battles to win Game 3, keeps injury a mystery
Ben Bishop battles to win Game 3, keeps injury a mystery CHICAGO — Jon Cooper said he saw it in Ben Bishop’s eyes. “It” being the Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender telling his head coach “give me the net.” Cooper did, and he was rewarded with a victory to take a 2-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final. “It's going to take a lot not to play in a Stanley Cup Final game, personally,” said Bishop … [Read more...]
Marian Hossa misses glorious scoring chance with wide-open net (Video)
Marian Hossa misses glorious scoring chance with wide-open net (Video) Ryan Callahan opened the scoring in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final with a rocket of a slap shot past Corey Crawford 5:09 into the first period. A few minutes later, Marian Hossa had a glorious opportunity to even things up, but a good penalty by Braydon Coburn prevented what would have been a sure-goal. Win or lose, … [Read more...]
Ryan Callahan blasts one past Corey Crawford after sick Hedman pass (Video)
Ryan Callahan blasts one past Corey Crawford after sick Hedman pass (Video) CHICAGO – When Ryan Callahan beat Henrik Lundqvist on a breakaway in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference, many of us were like ‘wow, who knew he could do that?’ Well, may wonders never cease: Callahan, best known for deflections and garbage collection goals in front of the crease, beat Corey Crawford with a wicked, … [Read more...]
How The Triplets were born for Tampa Bay Lightning
How The Triplets were born for Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA – How did Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat and Nikita Kucherov come to be known as ‘The Triplets’? “I saw someone tweeted it, and then it was in the news,” Palat said. “I don’t really mind it. I don’t care.” Truth be told, it may have been their coach, Jon Cooper, that thrust the moniker into the lexicon. He put the line together on Oct. … [Read more...]
Lightning find comfort away from home
Lightning find comfort away from home CHICAGO— The Tampa Bay Lightning first went on the road this postseason for Game 3 in Round 1 against the Detroit Red Wings. Despite a clean slate, their regular season struggles away from Amalie Arena continued with a 3-0 loss. Leading up to the postseason, the Lightning had lost six of nine on the road to end the regular season and finished with an … [Read more...]
Dylan Strome prepares for NHL Draft with help from brother Ryan
Dylan Strome prepares for NHL Draft with help from brother Ryan CHICAGO — Enjoy it. That’s what New York Islanders forward Ryan Strome told his younger brother Dylan as he prepares to make the jump from junior hockey to the NHL. The middle Strome brother, along with several other top prospects, including his Erie Otters teammate Connor McDavid, were at United Center Monday to watch the … [Read more...]
Daily Picks: Cup Final tied up going to Chicago
Daily Picks: Cup Final tied up going to Chicago Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks, 8 p.m. ET, NBCSN, Game 3 Series tied 1-1 One of the two teams that enter the United Center on Monday night will leave with the series lead and will be two wins away from the Stanley Cup. The Chicago Blackhawks will play host to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a game that is preceded by many questions for both … [Read more...]
P.K. Subban stopped by 8-year-old goalie after crashing street hockey game (Video)
P.K. Subban stopped by 8-year-old goalie after crashing street hockey game (Video) P.K. Subban truly is one of the coolest characters in the NHL. He’s hardly afraid to show his charitable side. And he made some kid’s day, by crashing his street hockey game in Montreal. The above video shows the Canadiens defenseman shooting on 8-year-old Jack Fraser. Also, love Subban’s outfit. Nice threads … [Read more...]