With the Olympic roster freeze ongoing, GMs around the league continue to have constant dialogue, as they work on the parameters of deals, and search the market for the most appealing package. Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky is notoriously aggressive on the trade market, and this season's going to be no different, so there's a very good chance the 'Canes and Leafs could be doing business together ahead of the Mar. 6 deadline.
"It's a good play by Sonny," Lapierre said. "I was calling for it. I knew I was by myself pretty much. He made a great shot. And then I got fortunate enough that it was loose."
Jarvis was tripped full speed into one of Florida's goal posts 20 seconds into overtime. As Jarvis moved the puck onto his forehand during a rush down the ice, he put a shot on Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. But as he did, he lost his balance as Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues tried to fruitlessly sweep the puck away with his stick, sending the Canes winger careening hard into the goal frame.
The entire championship roster including former General Manager Jim Rutherford and head coach peter Laviolette, is expected to share stories and participate in question-and-answer period. Players expected to be involved include Rod Brind' Amour, Glen Wesley, Eric Staal, Cam Ward, Justin Williams, Ray Whitney, Erik Cole, Mark Recchi, Doug Weight, Andrew Ladd, Mike Commodore, Bret HEdican, Niclas Wallin, Martin Gerber, Aaron Ward, Chad LaRose, and Andrew Hutchinson.
"I've never had a fight in my life, but I think things change over time, and I think people change. And I think when you see a teammate down like that and they try and push us around, I'm not going to stand for that. Just tried to jump in there, and next thing you know, gloves are off. And yeah, I thought it was a great fight."
The two games affected include the Maple Leafs' game vs the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, December 4, which was supposed to start at 7:30 pm EST and will now be starting at 7:00 pm EST. This is game #431 of the NHL season and it will be the second meeting between the Maple Leafs and Hurricanes of the season, with Toronto hosting Carolina on Sunday, November 9. The Hurricanes are currently 6-2-0 and were the last undefeated team in the league after starting the season 5-0-0.
I find it still a little cruel when the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche celebrate their respective descents from the Hartford Whalers and Quebec Nordiques. Yes, it's been 30 years, but as long as fans of relocated teams are still alive, turning around and milking that nostalgia for jersey sales will always feel a bit like dunking on people who got screwed over by their owners and the league, and rubbing it in that they no longer have an NHL franchise.
Get ready San Jose Sharks fans because #TheFutureIsTeal is about to get tealer? More teal? Cyan? The point is, Michael Misa is about to debut. We had to wait a few games into the season, but it's finally happening. The Sharks have told Misa that he'll be suiting up for his first game tonight. This will be the first time we'll see Misa and Sam Dickinson in the lineup together.
