NHL Awards: Who won and how? A look at the winners, losers and voting totals
The NHL handed out its end-of-year hardware Wednesday night. Who won? Who got robbed? And what was the voting breakdown?
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The NHL's Board of Governors approved the sale of the Coyotes to Alex Meruelo at Wednesday's meeting, and the league also addressed the matter of rule changes and the salary cap for next season.
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With potential for a lower cap and money spent retaining some depth pieces, cap space is getting tighter by the day in Tampa Bay. And with the Lightning yet to lock up Brayden Point – and with Andrei Vasilevskiy a future free agent – the Bolts need to start making sacrifices.
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From the Magazine
All-Access +Taryn Hatcher: Short stint in the minors
Children are told from a young age to aim high and, one day, with enough hard work, they can achieve their career goals. It took Taryn Hatcher a lot less time than most.
All-Access +Same ol’ Erik? You betcha. But what comes next for Karlsson?
The eye test has many suggesting Karlsson has lost a step. The numbers say otherwise. He’s worth the dough.
All-Access +Long time coming on Long Island: Islanders find success, but questions loom in off-season
After losing Tavares, the Islanders got back to basics by tapping into their real base. The NHL’s most porous defense became the league’s stingiest, in large part because of Long Island’s blue-collar identity that the new brain trust forged into the team. And yet new questions need answering with free agency again looming on the calendar. Can they keep the whole band together?
All-Access +Norris Trophy finally within reach for Flames’ underrated Mark Giordano
From junior through to the NHL, Mark Giordano has always slipped under the radar. Now 35, and having the best season of his career, he’s finally get his long-overdue recognition. And the Flames have a spot waiting just outside the dressing room for their first Norris Trophy winner.
All-Access +The 2019 Lightning have a lot in common with Tampa Bay’s 2004 champions
Star center? Check. Deadly wingmen? Check. Solid ‘D’? Check. Elite Russian goalie? Check. But there’s one key difference: this year’s edition is expected to win. Do the Bolts have the spark within to bring the city its first Cup in 15 years?
All-Access +From Bell Centre to Buffalo: Behind the scenes with the Winnipeg Jets
The path to an NHL championship is long and winding, and the Jets have a ways to go. But with Winnipeg on track to fulfill a certain prediction, THN’s trusty correspondent joins the team for a mid-season road swing. Despite only one win, the trip doesn’t disappoint. Through Montreal, Ottawa and Buffalo, the trek features everything from Wheeler’s legendary intensity and Maurice’s famed one-liners to artery-clogging press-box treats and a karma-conscious Uber driver.
All-Access +How the Philadelphia Flyers created a headline-making mascot and overnight sensation
It took less than 24 hours for Gritty to transform from abomination to obsession. But before that fateful day, there were months of planning – and four different kinds of eyebrows.
All-Access +The Russian Penguins: The bizarre and unforgettable partnership between the Penguins and CSKA Moscow
It was about the pucks and bucks, first and foremost, but lest we forget the acrobats, blood-soaked mascots and accidental on-ice sex acts. There’ll never be another partnership like the one between the Pittsburgh Penguins and CSKA Moscow, which changed Russian hockey forever.
All-Access +You Never Forget Your First: Oral History of USA’s 2004 World Junior Gold
The hockey world remembers Marc-Andre Fleury’s infamous own-goal, which handed the U.S. the title. For 55 minutes before that, though, it was a rollercoaster match. The key performers share their memories, triumphant and gut-wrenching, 15 years later.
All-Access +The Last Word: The National Apology League
Dear NHL: make the mistake of apologizing for one indiscretion and you’ve set a dangerous precedent. May as well walk around with hat in hand permanently.
All-Access +The First Word: Goaltenders defy all draft logic
Sergei Bobrovsky and Jordan Binnington have shown us that drafting goalies can be a total free-for-all in the NHL – more than any other position in the league.
All-Access +The Last Word: Put down the tape measure and pick skill over size
NHL teams are risk-averse when it comes to an early draft pick. But instead of ensuring a safe selection, they should ponder the small package slipping through their fingers.
Prospects
NewsDraft Bandit: Luke Bast, the small defenseman with a big skill set
Luke Bast had a season to remember: Team Canada, a league title with one of the greatest Jr. A teams in hockey history and a national title. Now, he looks ahead to the draft as one of the most talented, under-the-radar defensemen available.
PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: 2019 Mock Draft Edition
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NewsAfter being denied exceptional status, budding star Savoie is Winnipeg-bound – and expect to see him soon
The Winnipeg ICE made Matt Savoie the first-overall pick in the WHL draft despite his commitment to the University of Denver and have convinced him that the WHL is the best path. So, what comes next for the top prospect?
Podcast
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PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: St. Louis’ cup win and Erik Karlsson’s new contract
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PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: Stanley Cup. Game 7. Who wins?
Who hoists the Cup Wednesday night at TD Garden? Which teams might want Corey Perry in a trade? And more.
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