NHL Rumors & News

Caps forward Wojtek Wolski signs with KHL club

Loose Pucks | Washington Examiner — Brian McNally Capitals free agent forward Wojtek Wolski has signed a contract with Kontinental Hockey League club Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod, the team announced on Monday. Wolski, 27, was not expected back in Washington, which took a flyer on the former first-round draft pick last summer for $600,000. Read more on WashingtonExaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/loose-pucks

Wojtek Wolski signs in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League

NHL announces finalists for Mark Messier Leadership Award

Dallas Stars Blog | Dallas Morning News — Here is the press release:  ALFREDSSON, BROWN AND TOEWS NAMED FINALISTS FOR MARK MESSIER NHL LEADERSHIP AWARD PRESENTED BY BRIDGESTONE       NEW YORK (May 20, 2013) – Daniel Alfredsson of the Ottawa Senators, Dustin Brown of the Los … Continue reading →

Should the Capitals re-sign Matt Hendricks?

Capitals Insider | Washington Post — Many might look at Matt Hendricks, a fourth-line grinder with just 17 points in the past two seasons combined, and think that the Capitals could simply replace him if they can’t come to terms with the impending unrestricted free agent. … Continue reading →    

Shawn Thornton on the Bruins game 2 win

Bruins Hockey Coverage | WEEI — Shawn joined the show to discuss the teams great performance in game two against the Rangers. Shawn said that he wouldn't mind playing for John Tortorella because he seems like a funny guy.

Sabres re-sign enforcer John Scott to one-year deal

Sabres Edge | Buffalo News — By John Vogl The Sabres brought in John Scott last season to make them a tougher team. They liked what they saw because they're keeping him around next season, too....

Power plays

New York Post — 3 STARS 1. Tuukka Rask The Bruins goalie made 35 saves, denying the Rangers on several good scoring chances through the middle of the game. 2. Brad Marchand The little ball of hate was a pest again, scoring the goal that gave the Bruins a 4-2 lead while adding an...

Brad Marchand records goal, assist as confidence rises

Boston Herald — Something seemed to be wrong with Brad Marchand in the first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He had no jump, no energy to his game, which is based on such things.But all of a sudden, he was part of that shift that produced Patrice Bergeron’s Game 7 overtime goal, and his game immediately returned.

Penguins notebook: Vitale a no-go

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review — By Rob Rossi, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewCenter Joe Vitale did not play in Game 3 at Ottawa on Sunday. Coach Dan Bylsma said before the contest that Vitale was not available ...

Senators 2, Penguins 1, 2OT

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review — By Rob Rossi, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewOTTAWA — Daniel Alfredsson changed the conversation Sunday night. His Ottawa Senators will not be swept from the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, ...

Nash nets first in playoffs, but prefers a win

New York Daily News — Maybe now Rick Nash can turn up the heat. The Rangers winger finally ended his goalless postseason in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Sunday, but was hardly in the mood to celebrate after the Blueshirts’ 5-2 loss in Boston.    

Tortorella goes blue on national TV

New York Daily News — These days it’s just about making sure the microphone is on to squeeze a sound bite out of John Tortorella. Sunday afternoon, after Rangers captain Ryan Callahan scored on a first-period breakaway to tie the game 1-1 and halt Boston’s furious early momentum, NBC analyst Pierre McGuire approached Tortorella on the bench in the heat of the moment.    

Henrik Lundqvist feels discomfort in shoulder after stopping shot late in Game 2

Newsday — Henrik Lundqvist, who allowed five goals for the first time since March 9, 2011, at Anaheim, a streak of 152 games in the regular season and playoffs, was hurting a bit after the game.

On-target Johnny Boychuk nets winner

Boston Herald — With just a couple of inches worth of luck, Johnny Boychuk would be tied for the Bruins lead in playoff goal-scoring.After ringing two shots off goal posts in Game 1 against the New York Rangers, Boychuk’s aim was a little truer yesterday in Game 2 at the Garden — where the defenseman’s goal proved to be the game-winner in the B’s 5-2 victory over the Blueshirts.Even with the posts, Boychuk has scored three playoff goals — after netting just one in 44 games this season.

Gregory Campbell contributes for Bruins with goal, fight

The Boston Globe — In the second period, once Torey Krug wound up for a shot at the left point, Gregory Campbell knew where to go. Campbell’s destination, however, isn’t an easy place to visit.    

Rangers Insider: Power play still lacks punch

New York Daily News — Carl Hagelin isn’t the only Ranger who stinks on the power play. The Blueshirts are 2-for-36 with the man advantage in the playoffs and are getting desperate.