NHL Thread Because There Isn't An NHL Thread

Ginormousthumbs said:
It’s just been very inconsistent the entire playoffs. I’m not a fan of the “let them play” ideology. Just call the playoffs the same as the regular season. It will still be the hardest trophy to win. Players will adjust.
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At some point the league will have to recognize that it's not a good look on them. But what do I know... this seems to come up every year and nothing is ever done.
 
The Sedins are back in Vancouver.

The Canucks added Daniel and Henrik Sedin to the team's hockey operations department as special advisers to the general manager, the club announced Tuesday.

"Henrik and Daniel's hockey intellect and experience is exceptional," general manager Jim Benning said in a statement. "We've had an open line of communication since they retired as players. They are students of the game, eager to learn, who will make valuable contributions and strengthen our staff."


The Sedins will support Benning in decision-making and organizational strategy. Their work will include player evaluation, development, and communication from the amateur level to the NHL.

"When we retired, we always thought we'd like to be involved in the business side of hockey one day," Daniel said. "There's a lot to learn, but we are excited and ready for the opportunity. This team has some of the best young players in the NHL and we want to do everything we can to support the group and achieve our goals."

Henrik added: "The province and the fans care deeply about this team. As we've said, being part of the Canucks family has been the best time in our lives. It is an honor to be back."

The twins retired in 2018 after spending their entire NHL careers with the Canucks. Henrik is the franchise leader in games played (1,330), assists (830), and points (1,070), while Daniel leads in goals (393).
 
Buffalo Sabres legend Rene Robert has died at the age of 72, the team announced Tuesday.

Robert had been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack late last week.

The Sabres acquired Robert in 1972 in exchange for Eddie Shack. He went on to play alongside Gilbert Perreault and Rick Martin, and the trio quickly became known as the "French Connection" line, since all three were French Canadians hailing from Quebec.


They combined for 1,681 points between 1972 and 1979, helping to lead the Sabres to their first Stanley Cup Final appearance in 1975. The line was broken up when Robert was traded to the Colorado Rockies in 1979.

Robert played eight of his 12 NHL seasons with the Sabres, and he also logged stops with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Colorado Rockies. He finished his career with 702 points over 744 career games, and the Sabres retired his number in 1995.
 
New York Islanders star Mathew Barzal has been fined $5,000 for cross-checking Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta in the face during Game 5 on Monday, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Tuesday.

The fine is the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement.

Barzal was assessed a five-minute major and game misconduct on the play, which occurred at the end of the second period.



Rutta was down on the ice for several minutes before heading to the locker room. His status for Wednesday's Game 6 is unclear.

After the 8-0 blowout loss, Islanders head coach Barry Trotz said he was disappointed in Barzal's decision-making.

Barzal led the Islanders with 45 points this season, and he's recorded 12 points over 17 playoff games so far.

The Lightning lead the series 3-2.
 
The Philadelphia Flyers are interested in acquiring Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones, reports The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.

However, the Flyers are one of several teams after the star blue-liner.

"The level of interest is off the charts," a league source told LeBrun.


Jones, an unrestricted free agent in 2022 and eligible for an extension this offseason, reportedly informed the Blue Jackets in May he won't sign long term with the organization.

The 26-year-old carries a $5.4-million cap hit for one more season. The size of a potential return for Jones, if Columbus decides to trade him, would depend on if he signs an extension with his new club or if he's a one-year rental.

Jones was drafted fourth overall by the Nashville Predators in 2013 and traded to the Blue Jackets during the 2015-16 season. He's notched 223 points in 381 games with Columbus and was a second-team All-Star in 2018.

The Flyers have a projected $13 million in cap space for the 2021-22 season, according to Cap Friendly. Restricted free-agent goaltender Carter Hart is the most notable player on Philadelphia's roster in need of a new deal.
 
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