What is the story about?
We’re
still in the quiet, other-teams-are-competing part of the offseason, but there was one bit of news on an Islanders player who was grinding through some injuries during the final third.
Meanwhile, among those still-competing teams, Minnesota has restored possibility in its series with the Avalanche, the Canadiens have taken the lead on Buffalo, and the Ducks pulled level with Vegas.
Islanders News
Turns out Ryan Pulock did need shoulder surgery. Here’s hoping he comes back at 100%. [Post]
Elsewhere
- The Canadiens returned home and thrilled their fans in Game 3. [NHL]
- After many years of having his playoff credentials questioned, Frederik Andersen is “locked in” for the 8-0 Hurricanes. [NHL]
- Scott Wedgewood has had a looooong journey toward NHL regular and he’s happy to talk about it. [Sportsnet]
- BUT, he was pulled in Game 3 and isn’t guaranteed the start in Game 4 for Colorado. [NHL]
- After a hat trick, John Tortorella took the opportunity to lay into Mitch Marner’s critics. [Sportsnet]
- Should the Leafs shop the #1 pick? Is Tampa in trouble? etc. [Sportsnet]
- Kirk Muller leads the…whatever, go take a long walk on a short pier. [NHL]
