And no surprise — the Lightning did. A lot. Tampa Bay went 9-1-1 last month, saving their best run of the season (so far) for the stretch drive toward playoffs. It’s not the first time the Lightning have hung back, only to flip the proverbial switch right when points and positioning are paramount. It’s a […]
Continue readingIf that means dropping an unproductive/now-ill Tyler Toffoli for, say, Arizona’s Nick Schmaltz, or showing a currently quiet Noah Dobson the fantasy door, so be it. After serving as one of this season’s finest fantasy surprises, Frank Vatrano is now struggling further down Anaheim’s lineup. Time to call it and dip into the free-agent pool […]
Continue readingTEMPE, Ariz. — Jonathan Quick broke the victory record for U.S.-born goalies Saturday night, as the New York Rangers defeated the Arizona Coyotes 8-5 at Mullett Arena. Jonathan Quick, a three-time Stanley Cup champion who won his first two titles with the Los Angeles Kings, stopped 27 shots in moving past Ryan Miller with his […]
Continue readingNo two fantasy hockey teams face the same hill to climb between now and April 18. And no solution is perfect for every fantasy hockey club because we all constructed each one differently. With the head-to-head playoffs for many leagues underway, it’s time to focus on the micromanagement that will get you to the finish […]
Continue readingFRISCO, Texas — Tyron Smith is unlikely to play a 14th season with the Dallas Cowboys after initial discussions left the sides at different ends of the salary spectrum, according to a source who confirmed multiple reports. The Cowboys met with Smith’s agent on Friday during the NFL scouting combine to see what the chances […]
Continue readingThe Florida Panthers remain atop the Power Rankings this week, with some big moves elsewhere on the list. And this week, we’ve identified the most captivating game(s) in the month of March for each club. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll based on […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Matt Rempe taps in Barclay Goodrow‘s deflection for his first NHL goal, giving the Rangers a lead. (0:16) Alexis Lafreniere scored, Matt Rempe netted his first career goal and sparked his streaking club with a first-period fight, and the New York Rangers tied a franchise record with their 10th straight victory, […]
Continue readingRangers players walked into MetLife Stadium decked out in police- and fire-department-inspired sweaters, too — one set blue, the other red — alongside actual members of those departments. Often, there’s a teammate or two generating the main idea for outfit coordination. Rangers forward Barclay Goodrow wasn’t sure who spearheaded the fits; he was just pleased […]
Continue readingONE OF THE most intriguing storylines is what will happen to Jake Guentzel. There’s a very real chance that one of the most popular and consistently productive Pittsburgh Penguins players gets dealt, and the next few weeks are crucial. “This will get really heated down the stretch,” Guentzel’s agent, Ben Hankinson, told me last week. […]
Continue readingThe Rangers recalled defenseman Connor Mackey and goaltender Louis Domingue from AHL affiliate Hartford. Domingue is set to back up Jonathan Quick for the Rangers’ game Saturday night at the Minnesota Wild, as the team told local reporters that No. 1 goalie Igor Shesterkin is “banged up” after Thursday’s win over Carolina. Shesterkin is considered […]
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