NHL Daily: James Van Riemsdyk, Pavel Buchnevich, Vegas Golden Knights

NHL Power Rankings: New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss (1) makes a save against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
NHL Power Rankings: New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss (1) makes a save against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Daily: James Van Riemsdyk is Still a Maple Leaf But That Doesn’t Mean It’ll Stay That Way, Take a Look Into What the Rest of Ranger Rookie Pavel Buchnevich’s Season Will Look Like, Vegas Golden Knights Might Push Hockey Out of Arizona and More! (Morning NHL Headlines)

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There were only three NHL games on the Wednesday night schedule. The Bruins topped the Red Wings 6-1, the Penguins topped the Jets 7-4 and the Senators topped the Stars 5-2.

The Highlight of the Night:

NHL Daily: Morning NHL Headlines

James Van Riemsdyk’s Future as a Leaf

James Van Riemsdyk survived the trade deadline, sure, but that doesn’t mean that’ll he’ll be safe come the offseason. JVR will still be a player that teams have their eyes on that management might be willing to let go. [Editor-in-Leaf]

Isles Need Goaltending

The New York Islanders need a backup goalie. Thomas Greiss has been the go-to guy for the Isles this season but Jean-Francois Berube hasn’t been the most reliable backup and the Isles need to do something about it. [Eyes on Isles]

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Devils Scoring Impacts Free Agency

The Devils need to prove that they can produce and stay in a game. If New Jersey can’t keep themselves together, they might find free agents looking away from the team this offseason. [Pucks and Pitchforks]

A Season for the Ranger Rookie

Rangers rookie Pavel Buchnevich has seen it all this season. He’s had streaks, droughts, an injury, AHL send downs and big time NHL moments. Now, Buchnevich is with the Rangers and playing a strong game; see what the rest of the season might hold for the rookie. [Blue Line Station]

Eichel Excelling, Sabres Falling

Jack Eichel keeps producing for the Sabres and has had a pretty impressive season so far. Despite all of his hard work, Eichel can’t seem to find the Sabres hitting it off. [Sabre Noise]

Bettman Finally Foreseeing Arizona

NH Comissioner Gary Bettman has always been optimistic about hockey in Arizona but now even the Comissioner is beginning to see the hard truth of it all; hockey just isn’t hitting it off in Arizona like we want it to. [Causeway Crowd]

Can Vegas Push Hockey From Arizona

With hockey coming to the state of Nevada, to a high profile city like Vegas, could the new Golden Knights franchise push the Coyotes out of town? [Vegas Hockey Knight]

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