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NHL players to vote on disclaimer of interest

The players will begin a vote tomorrow to grant the NHLPA board the authority to file a disclaimer of interest.

The players will have five days to cast their votes. If the measure passes, then it will be a huge step towards the union dissolving. The hope is that these maneuvers will put pressure on both sides to sign a new CBA, but this could also put the long-term fate on the NHL in the court's hands. If the players actually decide to permanent dissolve the union, then the league could be forced to change in dramatic ways.

Source: John Shannon on Twitter

Sat, Dec 15, 2012 01:50:00 PM

Patrice Bergeron will play in GM 5 on Sat

Patrice Bergeron will play in Game 5 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Bergeron missed Game 4 because of an upper-body issue, but he's good to go tonight. The 32-year-old is centering David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand. He has five assists in three games during the postseason.

Source: Fluto Shinzawa on Twitter

Apr 21 - 7:50 PM

Nicklas Backstrom leads Caps to Game 5 win

Nicklas Backstrom scored a pair of goals, including the overtime winner, and he added an assist in Game 5 against Columbus.

Backstrom tied the game at 1-1 back in the first period and he gave Washington a 3-2 series lead with his fourth career playoff overtime marker. He picked up an assist on a power-play goal by T.J. Oshie. Backstrom has two goals and six assists through five postseason matches against Columbus.

Apr 21 - 6:23 PM

Kucherov nets GWG to send Tampa to Round 2

Nikita Kucherov netted the game-winning goal in Game 5 to send Tampa Bay into the second round and eliminate the New Jersey Devils.

Kucherov provided an important insurance goal at the 12:27 mark of the third period and it ended up being the game winner after New Jersey got a goal from Patrick Maroon with three minutes remaining. Kucherov scored five goals in the series and he generated nine points in five contests. Tampa Bay will host Boston or Toronto in the second round.

Apr 21 - 6:10 PM

Flyers don't provide update on Ivan Provorov

Philadelphia did not provide an update on the status of Ivan Provorov, which is a little concerning.

Provorov went hard into the boards on Friday night just before Sean Couturier's goal and may have hurt his shoulder. He was back on the ice for his next shift for a few seconds before he left following Michal Neuvirth's glove save on Sidney Crosby. An update on Provorov may not come until close to puck drop on Sunday afternoon. He would be a big loss for the Flyers if he is unable to play in Game 6.

Source: Adam Kimelman on Twitter

Apr 21 - 4:12 PM

Patrick Eaves should be ready by mid-October

Patrick Eaves is expected to be ready by mid-October, according to Ducks GM Bob Murray.

Eavesm underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum last month. He was injured during his rehab after he was diagnosed with Gullain-Barre Syndrome, which is a muscle-weakening autoimmune disorder, earlier this season. Eaves is healthy now, according to Murray, after he skated in only two games in 2017-18.

Source: Mike Coppinger on Twitter

Apr 21 - 3:24 PM

Ryan Callahan (UBI) will return Saturday

Ryan Callahan (upper body) will play Saturday afternoon.

Callahan, who missed two games due to an upper-body injury, was on the fourth line alongside Chris Kunitz and Credric Paquette during the line rushes at the pregame warmups, while Cory Conacher was the odd man out. Conacher is officially listed as a scratch.

Source: NHL.com

Apr 21 - 2:58 PM

Stefan Noesen out with lower-body injury

Stefan Noesen won't play in Game 5 on Saturday due to a lower-body injury.

Coach John Hynes said the Devils' lineup may have a game-time decision and it turns out Noesen will sit and Jesper Bratt will play instead.

Source: Amanda Stein on Twitter

Apr 21 - 2:56 PM

Alexander Wennberg (UBI) will play in GM 5

Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will be back in lineup on Saturday afternoon.

Wennberg hasn't played since Game 1 against Washington because of an upper-body injury. He scored a goal in that contest before he was injured. Sonny Milano will be scratched to make room for Wennberg's return.

Source: Steve Gorten on Twitter

Apr 21 - 1:58 PM

Sami Vatanen (UBI) won't play Saturday

Sami Vatanen (upper body) will not play in Game 5 on Saturday afternoon.

Mirco Mueller will be in the lineup against Tampa Bay instead. Vatanen was injured this past Wednesday on a hard hit from Nikita Kucherov. He was not able to travel with the team.

Source: Amanda Stein on Twitter

Apr 21 - 1:10 PM

Cory Schneider will start Game 5 on Saturday

Cory Schneider will start Game 5 against Washington.

That shouldn't come as a surprise, as Schneider has been superb in his previous two starts in the playoffs. He has posted a 1-1 record with a 1.67 goals-against average and .951 save percentage against Tampa Bay. The Devils need a win to stay alive in the postseason.

Source: Amanda Stein on Twitter

Apr 21 - 1:06 PM

Thornton may not be ready for Game 1 vs. VGK

Joe Thornton (knee) may not be ready to play in Game 1 of the second round against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Thornton has been skating with his teammates, but he apparently does not appear to be up to full speed yet. Against a fast and relentless checking team like the Golden Knights, Thornton may be at a disadvantage if he were to rejoin the San Jose lineup before he can skate at his maximum. There's still some time for that to change, though.

Source: Kevin Kurz on Twitter

Apr 21 - 1:06 PM