NHL Daily: The Devils Should Focus Their Season on Patrik Elias, Scott Darling Injured For Blackhawks, St.Louis is Embarking on a Season Defining Month and More! (Morning NHL Headlines)
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There were six games on the NHL’s schedule for Friday night. First, the Penguins topped the Lightning 5-2, the Coyotes topped the Hurricanes 4-2 and the Jets shutout the Blues 2-0. The Blackhawks topped the Islanders 2-1 in a shootout, the Flames beat out the Red Wings 3-2 in OT and the Ducks topped the Maple Leafs 5-2.
The Highlight of the Night:
NHL Daily: Morning NHL Headlines
Devils Should Focus Season on Patrik Elias Return
It seems as though Patrik Elias might be planning for a return to the Devils‘ ice. The Devils should sign Elias and make this season about a legend returning to the ice and not as a failed season without the Cup. [Pucks and Pitchforks]
Flyers Post Trade Deadline
The trade deadline has come and passed and trades are officially done for the season. See the outlook for the rest of the season for the Flyers as they chase the playoffs. [Broad Street Buzz]
Drew Stafford is in For Boston
The Boston Bruins are getting Drew Stafford into the lineup. But, now that Stafford is in the lineup, who will sit for him to play? [Causeway Crowd]
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Scott Darling Injured
Blackhawks goalie Scott Darling is injured after sustaining an upper-body injury. The Hawks have recalled goalie Jeff Glass to fill Darling’s place as the backup goaltender. [Blackhawk Up]
Rangers Made Minor Offer for Shattenkirk
The Rangers were supposedly the frontrunner for the Kevin Shattenkirk trade but reports say that the team made a minor level offer for the highly sought d-man. [Blue Line Station]
Best Avalanche Jerseys in Franchise History
Every NHL team has cycled through jerseys- good and bad- in their franchise history. See the best jerseys that the Avs wore on the ice in franchise history. [Mile High Sticking]
Isles are Self-Aware With New Contest
The Isles are finally using their venue weaknesses to their advantage. The white rink SVU, popularized on Twitter, is now the main star in a marketing campaign and fan contest. [Eyes on Isles]
Toronto Cup Drought Coming to an End?
Will the Maple Leafs be the next Chicago Cubs? Can this season be the season that they end their Stanley Cup drought? [Editor-in-Leaf]
Blues’ Self-Defining Month
The Blues will have the opportunity to define themselves in the coming month. In three of the last five seasons, the Blues have clinched a playoff spot. Will they do it this month again? [Bleedin’ Blue]