Category Archives: NHL

Kunin, Jurusik high in NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings

Luke Kunin

Kunin, who was listed on Central Scouting’s Watch List as a potential first round draft pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft at the beginning of the season, was slotted as 16th best North American skater on the midterm rankings.

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Tkachuk tops North American list for 2016 NHL Draft

Matthew Tkachuk

Forward Matthew Tkachuk of London of the Ontario Hockey League was named the No. 1 North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm ranking of the top prospects for the 2016 NHL Draft.

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Blues’ Paul Stastny: Busts out for four points Monday

Paul Stastny

Stastny scored a goal and contributed three assists in Monday’s 5-2 win over the Penguins.

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Islanders’ Scott Mayfield: Recalled Friday

Scott Mayfield

Mayfield was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Friday.

Mayfield’s recall comes after Eric Boulton was placed on injured reserve, and he will offer the Islanders another option on the right side of defense in the absence of Johnny Boychuk.

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Steven Stamkos and Ben Bishop Named NHL All Stars

Ben Bishop

The National Hockey League announced today the full roster of players as well as the head coaches for the 2016 Honda NHL All-Star celebration, which will be held Jan. 30-31 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

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St. Louisan Wideman overcomes odds to play in NHL

Chris Wideman

Of all the sports Chris Wideman played growing up in St. Louis, a career in the NHL perhaps seemed the most unlikely.

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Stastny Feels Good About His Game

Paul Stastny

Blues center Paul Stastny had a big point Tuesday, assisting on Alexander Steen’s game-clinching goal in a 4-3 overtime win over Nashville.

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Ducks’ Patrick Maroon looks to get back in mix

Pat Maroon

Having taken a longer road than others to get to the NHL, Patrick Maroon knows what it is like to be part of a team’s mix and outside of it.

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Ben Bishop remains Lightning’s rock

Ben Bishop

Can you imagine if he wasn’t?” coach Jon Cooper asked Friday of Ben Bishop. “Probably be a little nerve-wracking.”

The offensively challenged Lightning might be in the league’s basement if not for Bishop, 29, perhaps playing the best hockey of his career.

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Senators’ Chris Wideman: Fires away in losing effort

Chris Wideman

It’s impressive that Wideman was able to propel so many pucks on net in only 16:59 of ice time; even though his pointless streak is now at 11 games, that’s a positive sign.

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