NHL Daily: Adam McQuaid, Patrick Kane, Carolina Hurricanes

NHL Power Rankings: Carolina Hurricanes forward Teuvo Teravainen (86) gets ready for a face off against the Edmonton Oilers at PNC Arena. the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
NHL Power Rankings: Carolina Hurricanes forward Teuvo Teravainen (86) gets ready for a face off against the Edmonton Oilers at PNC Arena. the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Daily: Bruin Adam McQuaid Takes a Close Call With Injury, Patrick Kane is Defending the Hart Trophy With Good Play, Carolina Hurricanes Will Pursue Goalie Search in the Offseason and More! (Morning NHL Headlines)

Grab your morning cup of coffee and join us here at Puck Prose for a compilation of NHL daily links that will help keep you updated with everything going on in the hockey world.

There were seven games on the NHL’s schedule for Sunday night. First, the Flames topped the Islanders 5-2, the Penguins beat the Sabres 4-3 and the Blue Jackets shut out the Devils 3-0.

Lastly, the Wild topped the Sharks 3-1, the Canucks beat the Ducks 2-1, the Blues shut out the Avalanche 3-0 and the Hurricanes beat the Coyotes 2-1.

The Highlight of the Night:

NHL Daily: Morning NHL Headlines

Adam McQuaid Narrowly Avoids Injury

Bruin Adam McQuaid narrowly avoided a dangerous injury after getting cut by a skate in the team’s matchup against the New Jersey Devils. [Causeway Crowd]

Canucks Should Resign Ryan Miller

The Vancouver Canucks should resign Ryan Miller for the 2017-18 season. The team stuck by the goaltender prior to the trade deadline and should do it again this offseason. [The Canuck Way]

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Blues Offense is Key to Playoffs

The Blues’ offense is the key to bringing the team into the playoffs this postseason. If the Blues can channel their best offense, they have a shot of getting where they want to be. [Bleedin’ Blue]

Patrick Kane is Defending the Hart

Patrick Kane is playing like a defending Hart Trophy winner. Kane’s play has been nothing short of Hart Trophy material. [Blackhawk Up]

Devils Can’t Tank Yet

Many might take the Devils’ recent losing streak as a sign that the team should go down with their ship this season with hopes of grabbing some good draft options but the team shouldn’t be so quick to count themselves out. [Pucks and Pitchforks]

Rangers: Brandon Pirri vs. Matt Puempel

The Rangers, when they reach full health, will have a pretty cluttered roster. Because of this, it boils down to two current fourth liners on the Rangers’ roster. See the comparison of Brandon Pirri and Matt Puempel. [Blue Line Station]

NY Islander Fans Upset over Rangers Cups

NY Isles twitter has struck again. This time the fandom isn’t tracking the Isles’ plane ride, but they are voicing their concerns over Dunkin Donuts’ cups branded with the Rangers logo. [Eyes on Isles]

Hurricanes Hunting Goaltending in Offseason

The Hurricanes will be in hunt for some goaltending this offseason. See the top five free agents the Canes can target in their search for more goaltending talent. [Cardiac Cane]

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