Todd McLellan didn't come right out and say it, but it's safe to assume the San Jose Sharks coach wasn't happy with the penalty that led to two late goals by Dustin Brown and Trevor Lewis that gave the Los Angeles Kings a stunning 4-3 win over his team Thursday night.
"You go back and look at it, it looks like it changed direction" after hitting the glass, McLellan, speaking about Marc-Edouard Vlasic's late clearing attempt that resulted in a delay-of-game call that put San Jose two men down, told David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News and the rest of the media throng shortly after the crushing defeat.
"You go back and look at it, it looks like it changed direction" after hitting the glass, McLellan, speaking about Marc-Edouard Vlasic's late clearing attempt that resulted in a delay-of-game call that put San Jose two men down, told David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News and the rest of the media throng shortly after the crushing defeat.
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Adrian Dater of the Denver Post reports that new Colorado Avalanche hockey ops chief Joe Sakic may have had a change of heart about hiring a coach without NHL experience.
That would seem to put former Avs legend and current Quebec junior league bench boss Patrick Roy firmly back in contention for Joe Sacco's old job. From Dater:
That would seem to put former Avs legend and current Quebec junior league bench boss Patrick Roy firmly back in contention for Joe Sacco's old job. From Dater:
Indications from the Avs now are that a junior coach IS possible. I would still say Sakic would prefer an experienced guy, one who already has had an NHL head coaching job. But it's now possible that it could indeed be someone from junior, say a Patrick Roy or maybe even an AHL guy like Dallas Eakins or someone else.To continue reading this article you must be an Insider
You can forget about rooting for the Seattle (insert-new-name-here) in the National Hockey League anytime soon. As Sportsnet's John Shannon points out, the decision by the NBA to reject the bid to relocate the Sacramento Kings also hurts the Seattle's shot at getting an NHL franchise. No new SuperSonics means no rush to build a new arena.
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UPDATE: The Star-Ledger reports the New Jersey Devils are engaged in talks regarding David Clarkson. But the subject of actual money has reportedly yet to be addressed.
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Forward Brad Richardson appears poised to play his first game in over two weeks for the Los Angeles Kings. Both Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times and ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun report Richardson is the top candidate to fill in for Jarret Stoll, who's on the injured shelf following a questionable hit by Raffi Torres. Richardson is expected to take Stoll's place on the Kings' third line between Dustin Penner and Trevor Lewis.
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UPDATE: According to Chicago Tribune, complaints about his power-play role in the first round of the playoffs earned Viktor Stalberg a spot in the press box for Game 1 of the second round. A regular power-play performer during the regular season, Stalberg saw very limited time with the man-advantage against the Minnesota Wild. But moaning about it may not have been the wisest course of action.
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If we're to trust Mike Babcock, Pavel Datsyuk will spend several more years in the NHL. As relayed by The Detroit News, the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings is essentially quashing ongoing speculation that Datsyuk will bolt for Russia once the player's current contract expires at the end of next season.
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One piece of business for the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer could be securing Phil Kessel with a new long-term deal. With just one year left on his current contract (average annual salary: $5.4 million), Kessel merits such an extension -- according to Jeff Blair of the Globe and Mail. Particularly after the winger enjoyed so much success this past season. ESPN Insider Craig Custance agrees; in addition to acquiring a top center, the Maple Leafs should lock Kessel in with an extension before 2013-14.
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The relationship between the Calgary Flames and forward Roman Cervenka has apparently come to an end. According to Igor Eronko of Sports.ru, Cervenka has signed a three-year deal with a Kontinental Hockey League squad.
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No real biggie it seems, but Mikael Samuelsson will miss at least one game for the Detroit Red Wings in the second round. MLive.com reports the veteran forward has been ruled out for Game 1 against the Chicago Blackhawks after suffering a flare-up in the same strained pectoral muscle that was a bother at the end of the regular season. Samuelsson said he hopes to return at some point this series.
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