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NY Rangers Star Vladimir Tarasenko Selling His St. Louis Mansion for $6.2M

Getty Images / Realtor.comAfter being traded from the St. Louis Blues to the New York Rangers earlier this year, winger Vladimir Tarasenko wants to strike a deal of his own.The Russian-born forward recently put his beautiful St. Louis home on the market for $6.2 million.He and wife Yana Tarasenko purchased the place in 2018 for an undisclosed amount-although the last list price was $4.75 million.
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Bantering Points: 2/10/23

Here are today's news and links:


Larry Brooks offers his take on how Gerard Gallant should construct his forward lines following yesterday's acquisition of Vladimir Tarasenko from the St. Louis Blues (NY Post)
Colin Stephenson discusses the details of the deal that landed the Rangers Tarasenko and defenseman Niko Mikkola in exchange for Sammy Blais, Hunter Skinner, and two draft picks (Newsday)
Vincent Mercogliano gives the Blueshirts high marks in his instant reaction to their blockbuster trade (LoHud)
Alex Chauvancy gave his grade on the deal from both New York and St. Louis' perspective (The Hockey Writers)
The staff of The Athletic also joined the ranks of those grading the trade (The Athletic)




The Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to a two year, $2.2 million contract with defenseman Connor Timmins (TSN)
Both Bo Horvat and Anthony Beauvillier scored against their former teams in last night's Canucks-Islanders game, but it was Beauvillier and the Canucks who got the last laugh as they won 6-5 (Sportsnet)

NY Rangers Star Vladimir Tarasenko Selling His St. Louis Mansion for $6.2M

Getty Images / Realtor.comAfter being traded from the St. Louis Blues to the New York Rangers earlier this year, winger Vladimir Tarasenko wants to strike a deal of his own.The Russian-born forward recently put his beautiful St. Louis home on the market for $6.2 million.He and wife Yana Tarasenko purchased the place in 2018 for an undisclosed amount-although the last list price was $4.75 million.

Bantering Points: 2/10/23

Here are today's news and links:


Larry Brooks offers his take on how Gerard Gallant should construct his forward lines following yesterday's acquisition of Vladimir Tarasenko from the St. Louis Blues (NY Post)
Colin Stephenson discusses the details of the deal that landed the Rangers Tarasenko and defenseman Niko Mikkola in exchange for Sammy Blais, Hunter Skinner, and two draft picks (Newsday)
Vincent Mercogliano gives the Blueshirts high marks in his instant reaction to their blockbuster trade (LoHud)
Alex Chauvancy gave his grade on the deal from both New York and St. Louis' perspective (The Hockey Writers)
The staff of The Athletic also joined the ranks of those grading the trade (The Athletic)




The Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to a two year, $2.2 million contract with defenseman Connor Timmins (TSN)
Both Bo Horvat and Anthony Beauvillier scored against their former teams in last night's Canucks-Islanders game, but it was Beauvillier and the Canucks who got the last laugh as they won 6-5 (Sportsnet)
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1 year ago
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Affiliate Report: Providence begins Calder Cup quest, Maine on the brink

With the regular season done and dusted, the Boston Bruins ' minor league affiliates are both still in contention for a title.The Providence Bruins, fresh off an Atlantic Division title, finally begin its postseason campaign on Friday against the Hartford Wolfpack.Up in Maine, the Mariners situation is a bit more dire.

Blues: Fresh off His First Suspension, What's Next for Jordan Binnington?

The St. Louis Blues are an absolute mess of a hockey team.Let's just get that out of the way right now.Ever since their shocking Stanley Cup Run in 2018-19, what once looked to be a promising future for a young and talented St. Louis team has quickly dissolved into an ongoing identity crisis with one big shiny, whiny sticker plastered to the front of it.

Jakub Vrana says Capitals trading him was unexpected and tough to accept: 'I thought I would get more opportunity'

The Washington Capitals are set to miss the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons.Led by head coach Peter Laviolette since 2020, the Capitals have become the oldest and least durable team in the league, struggling to put full games together.They have not won a round in the postseason under Laviolette.

Ryan O'Reilly Could Be The Missing Piece For the Toronto Maple Leafs

It's common knowledge at this point that the Toronto Maple Leafs haven't won a playoff series since 2004.The Toronto Maple Leafs have had successful regular seasons every year since 2017, but have gone 0-for-6 in playoff rounds.In the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Leafs were their closest to winning a playoff round in the "Auston Matthews era," leading 3-2 in the series before losing game 6 in overtime and losing a hard-fought game 7 by a 2-1 score to the eventual cup finalists Tampa Bay Lightning.

Blues' Jordan Binnington has Become an NHL Villian

Let's go back to the far-off time of 2019.It was a different era back then for the NHL and the St. Louis Blues.Taylor Hall was coming off a Hart Trophy-winning season for the New Jersey Devils.The Tampa Bay Lightning were tying all-time regular season wins records and were certain not to get swept in the first round.

Vladimir Tarasenko to Rangers? What a surprise trade could look like over next few weeks | amNewYork

The New York Rangers' latest hot streak doesn't come without a small price to pay.With the Kid Line dominating in their recent stretch, and the Rangers on a three-game winning streak, the likelihood of New York securing the top trade deadline acquisitions are growing less and less likely.That's ok though.

Affiliate Report: Providence begins Calder Cup quest, Maine on the brink

With the regular season done and dusted, the Boston Bruins ' minor league affiliates are both still in contention for a title.The Providence Bruins, fresh off an Atlantic Division title, finally begin its postseason campaign on Friday against the Hartford Wolfpack.Up in Maine, the Mariners situation is a bit more dire.

Blues: Fresh off His First Suspension, What's Next for Jordan Binnington?

The St. Louis Blues are an absolute mess of a hockey team.Let's just get that out of the way right now.Ever since their shocking Stanley Cup Run in 2018-19, what once looked to be a promising future for a young and talented St. Louis team has quickly dissolved into an ongoing identity crisis with one big shiny, whiny sticker plastered to the front of it.

Jakub Vrana says Capitals trading him was unexpected and tough to accept: 'I thought I would get more opportunity'

The Washington Capitals are set to miss the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons.Led by head coach Peter Laviolette since 2020, the Capitals have become the oldest and least durable team in the league, struggling to put full games together.They have not won a round in the postseason under Laviolette.

Ryan O'Reilly Could Be The Missing Piece For the Toronto Maple Leafs

It's common knowledge at this point that the Toronto Maple Leafs haven't won a playoff series since 2004.The Toronto Maple Leafs have had successful regular seasons every year since 2017, but have gone 0-for-6 in playoff rounds.In the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Leafs were their closest to winning a playoff round in the "Auston Matthews era," leading 3-2 in the series before losing game 6 in overtime and losing a hard-fought game 7 by a 2-1 score to the eventual cup finalists Tampa Bay Lightning.

Blues' Jordan Binnington has Become an NHL Villian

Let's go back to the far-off time of 2019.It was a different era back then for the NHL and the St. Louis Blues.Taylor Hall was coming off a Hart Trophy-winning season for the New Jersey Devils.The Tampa Bay Lightning were tying all-time regular season wins records and were certain not to get swept in the first round.

Vladimir Tarasenko to Rangers? What a surprise trade could look like over next few weeks | amNewYork

The New York Rangers' latest hot streak doesn't come without a small price to pay.With the Kid Line dominating in their recent stretch, and the Rangers on a three-game winning streak, the likelihood of New York securing the top trade deadline acquisitions are growing less and less likely.That's ok though.
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1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Sonny Milano to miss time due to upper-body injury

The Washington Capitals will be without Sonny Milano for a good chunk of time to conclude the season.Milano did not take the ice at practice for the Capitals' morning skate in Pittsburgh on Saturday.The team told traveling beat reporters, including The Athletic's Tarik El-Bashir, that the third-line forward will be out for a week and possibly more due to an upper-body injury.

Game #70: Nashville Predators vs New York Rangers Open Thread

The Rangers are set to play their fourth game in six days at home and wrap up their current back to back set.After a stretch of four consecutive divisional matchups, the Blueshirts will host the Nashville Predators in an interconference meeting tonight.Currently in the midst of a three game winning streak as well as a six game point streak (5-0-1), Gerard Gallant's squad will look to keep the good times rolling against a Predators team that needs every point it can get to stay alive in the Western Conference playoff race.

Charlie Lindgren to start against Wild, Darcy Kuemper out with upper-body injury

The Washington Capitals are in Minnesota to take on the Wild in a Sunday matinee showdown.Charlie Lindgren led the team out for warmups and will get just his second start in the month of March.Regular number one netminder Darcy Kuemper is out and listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury per the team.

'Nobody's healthy in there right now': Peter Laviolette provides injury updates on Darcy Kuemper, Nick Jensen

The Capitals are once again dealing with injury woes, this time affecting goaltender Darcy Kuemper and defenseman Nick Jensen.Jensen sustained an upper-body injury Wednesday night against the Buffalo Sabres and did not practice Saturday morning with the team.Kuemper initially came out for practice, but left early following a conversation with Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette.

Darcy Kuemper leaves Capitals practice early with upper-body injury

A neverending cycle of injuries has plagued the Washington Capitals this season.It appears as if that cycle will continue on Saturday as starting netminder Darcy Kuemper left practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex after speaking with a member of the team's training staff.Kuemper was on the ice early for the skate, left, came back to stretch, spoke with head coach Peter Laviolette, and then left again.

Alex Ovechkin takes another maintenance day, misses practice before trip to Minnesota

The Washington Capitals jumped right back on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for practice on Saturday after a rough 5-2 home loss to the St. Louis Blues.The team will head to Minnesota later in the day as they have an afternoon date with the Wild on Sunday.Not on the ice for the skate was captain Alex Ovechkin.

Sonny Milano to miss time due to upper-body injury

The Washington Capitals will be without Sonny Milano for a good chunk of time to conclude the season.Milano did not take the ice at practice for the Capitals' morning skate in Pittsburgh on Saturday.The team told traveling beat reporters, including The Athletic's Tarik El-Bashir, that the third-line forward will be out for a week and possibly more due to an upper-body injury.

Game #70: Nashville Predators vs New York Rangers Open Thread

The Rangers are set to play their fourth game in six days at home and wrap up their current back to back set.After a stretch of four consecutive divisional matchups, the Blueshirts will host the Nashville Predators in an interconference meeting tonight.Currently in the midst of a three game winning streak as well as a six game point streak (5-0-1), Gerard Gallant's squad will look to keep the good times rolling against a Predators team that needs every point it can get to stay alive in the Western Conference playoff race.

Charlie Lindgren to start against Wild, Darcy Kuemper out with upper-body injury

The Washington Capitals are in Minnesota to take on the Wild in a Sunday matinee showdown.Charlie Lindgren led the team out for warmups and will get just his second start in the month of March.Regular number one netminder Darcy Kuemper is out and listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury per the team.

'Nobody's healthy in there right now': Peter Laviolette provides injury updates on Darcy Kuemper, Nick Jensen

The Capitals are once again dealing with injury woes, this time affecting goaltender Darcy Kuemper and defenseman Nick Jensen.Jensen sustained an upper-body injury Wednesday night against the Buffalo Sabres and did not practice Saturday morning with the team.Kuemper initially came out for practice, but left early following a conversation with Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette.

Darcy Kuemper leaves Capitals practice early with upper-body injury

A neverending cycle of injuries has plagued the Washington Capitals this season.It appears as if that cycle will continue on Saturday as starting netminder Darcy Kuemper left practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex after speaking with a member of the team's training staff.Kuemper was on the ice early for the skate, left, came back to stretch, spoke with head coach Peter Laviolette, and then left again.

Alex Ovechkin takes another maintenance day, misses practice before trip to Minnesota

The Washington Capitals jumped right back on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for practice on Saturday after a rough 5-2 home loss to the St. Louis Blues.The team will head to Minnesota later in the day as they have an afternoon date with the Wild on Sunday.Not on the ice for the skate was captain Alex Ovechkin.
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Detroit Red Wings Weekly Recap, Wrapping Up Week 24

Welcome to my 24th regular season Detroit Red Wings weekly review.The Detroit Red Wings played four games this week, going 1-3.The Red Wings lost to the Colorado Avalanche 5-1, lost against the Florida Panthers 5-2, won 3-2 in a shootout against the St. Louis Blues, and finished the week with a 4-3 loss against the Blues at Little Caesars Arena.

Jabber Jaws: Evgeni did nothing wrong

Another loss at SAP Center is in the books, this time with Sharks' owner Hasso Plattner in the crowd to see it all go down.The San Jose Sharks fell to the Minnesota Wild 5-2 and dropped to 19-36-12 overall for the season.The saddest part, the Sharks have only won 6 games in front of home fans this year.

NY Rangers trade for Vladimir Tarasenko; send Blais, Skinner, 1st to St. Louis - Blue Seat Blogs

Roster Moves
ST.LOUIS, MO - MAY 21: St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) during game three of a first round Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Colorado Avalanche and the St. Louis Blues on May 21, 2021, at Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Mo. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images),The NY Rangers have traded for Vladimir Tarasenko, per Frank Seravalli, ending some rumors about Tarasenko, Timo Meier, and Patrick Kane.

Who are the contenders, pretenders in the Central Division?

The NHL trade deadline is less than a week away, and this is the time of year when teams have to decide whether to buy, sell, or stay as they are.For teams in the Central Division, those divides are a bit unclear.Entering play on Saturday, the Dallas Stars lead the division with a record of 30-16-12 and 72 points.

Tyler Toffoli Cementing Himself as one of the Flames' Best this Season

There is much to be said about the Calgary Flames this season, but the inconsistency has been the most consistent storyline.That being said, there is one player in particular, that proves to be one of the most reliable pieces of the team and is in the midst of a career year.That player is Tyler Toffoli.

Detroit Red Wings Weekly Recap, Wrapping Up Week 24

Welcome to my 24th regular season Detroit Red Wings weekly review.The Detroit Red Wings played four games this week, going 1-3.The Red Wings lost to the Colorado Avalanche 5-1, lost against the Florida Panthers 5-2, won 3-2 in a shootout against the St. Louis Blues, and finished the week with a 4-3 loss against the Blues at Little Caesars Arena.

Jabber Jaws: Evgeni did nothing wrong

Another loss at SAP Center is in the books, this time with Sharks' owner Hasso Plattner in the crowd to see it all go down.The San Jose Sharks fell to the Minnesota Wild 5-2 and dropped to 19-36-12 overall for the season.The saddest part, the Sharks have only won 6 games in front of home fans this year.

NY Rangers trade for Vladimir Tarasenko; send Blais, Skinner, 1st to St. Louis - Blue Seat Blogs

Roster Moves
ST.LOUIS, MO - MAY 21: St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) during game three of a first round Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Colorado Avalanche and the St. Louis Blues on May 21, 2021, at Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Mo. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images),The NY Rangers have traded for Vladimir Tarasenko, per Frank Seravalli, ending some rumors about Tarasenko, Timo Meier, and Patrick Kane.

Who are the contenders, pretenders in the Central Division?

The NHL trade deadline is less than a week away, and this is the time of year when teams have to decide whether to buy, sell, or stay as they are.For teams in the Central Division, those divides are a bit unclear.Entering play on Saturday, the Dallas Stars lead the division with a record of 30-16-12 and 72 points.

Tyler Toffoli Cementing Himself as one of the Flames' Best this Season

There is much to be said about the Calgary Flames this season, but the inconsistency has been the most consistent storyline.That being said, there is one player in particular, that proves to be one of the most reliable pieces of the team and is in the midst of a career year.That player is Tyler Toffoli.
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Alex Ovechkin will be a game-time decision against Minnesota

The Washington Capitals may be without their captain again for the second time in less than a week when they square up with the Minnesota Wild on Sunday.The Washington Post's Roman Stubbs reports that head coach Peter Laviolette has listed Alex Ovechkin as a game-time decision.Ovi missed a game against the New York Rangers last week and was a game-time decision against the Buffalo Sabres the next day but did play.

No finish and a bunch of defensive sloppiness doom Caps against Blues: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals hosted the St. Louis Blues on Friday night and did not lead a single time in the game after allowing a goal on St. Louis' first shot of the contest.The Blues left eventual 5-2 victors as the Caps once again struggled to defend their net.The stats are probably going to flatter the Caps.

Capitals vs Blues live analysis and updates (March 17, 2023)

This is your place to check for updates and comment along with the Washington Capitals vs.St. Louis Blues game on March 17, 2023.The Washington Capitals will take on the St. Louis Blues at Capital One Arena tonight.Ahead of puck drop, Peter Laviolette described it as another "very important game" and if you want my opinions about this perspective, just read this long opinion post.

Capitals send Joe Snively back to Hershey Bears

The Washington Capitals announced on Thursday afternoon that they have sent forward Joe Snively back to the Hershey Bears.Snively was originally recalled by the Caps on Tuesday as both Alex Ovechkin and Sonny Milano were dealing with individual ailments at the time.Snively played against the Rangers later that day but did not dress against the Sabres on Wednesday.

On trade deadline eve, Sharks have second period meltdown in latest loss

SAN JOSE - Pavel Buchnevich had four assists, Jordan Kyrou had a goal and an assist, and the St. Louis Blues beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Thursday night on the eve of the NHL's trade deadline.Logan Brown, Colton Parayko, Brayden Schenn, Kasperi Kapanen, and Tyler Pitlick also scored for the Blues, who had a four-goal second period to erase what had been a 2-0 Sharks lead.

Alex Ovechkin will be a game-time decision against Minnesota

The Washington Capitals may be without their captain again for the second time in less than a week when they square up with the Minnesota Wild on Sunday.The Washington Post's Roman Stubbs reports that head coach Peter Laviolette has listed Alex Ovechkin as a game-time decision.Ovi missed a game against the New York Rangers last week and was a game-time decision against the Buffalo Sabres the next day but did play.

No finish and a bunch of defensive sloppiness doom Caps against Blues: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals hosted the St. Louis Blues on Friday night and did not lead a single time in the game after allowing a goal on St. Louis' first shot of the contest.The Blues left eventual 5-2 victors as the Caps once again struggled to defend their net.The stats are probably going to flatter the Caps.

Capitals vs Blues live analysis and updates (March 17, 2023)

This is your place to check for updates and comment along with the Washington Capitals vs.St. Louis Blues game on March 17, 2023.The Washington Capitals will take on the St. Louis Blues at Capital One Arena tonight.Ahead of puck drop, Peter Laviolette described it as another "very important game" and if you want my opinions about this perspective, just read this long opinion post.

Capitals send Joe Snively back to Hershey Bears

The Washington Capitals announced on Thursday afternoon that they have sent forward Joe Snively back to the Hershey Bears.Snively was originally recalled by the Caps on Tuesday as both Alex Ovechkin and Sonny Milano were dealing with individual ailments at the time.Snively played against the Rangers later that day but did not dress against the Sabres on Wednesday.

On trade deadline eve, Sharks have second period meltdown in latest loss

SAN JOSE - Pavel Buchnevich had four assists, Jordan Kyrou had a goal and an assist, and the St. Louis Blues beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Thursday night on the eve of the NHL's trade deadline.Logan Brown, Colton Parayko, Brayden Schenn, Kasperi Kapanen, and Tyler Pitlick also scored for the Blues, who had a four-goal second period to erase what had been a 2-0 Sharks lead.
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Nicklas Backstrom on the Capitals playoff chances: 'It's do or die, so you've just got to go out there and fight'

The Capitals were hit hard by their loss to the St. Louis Blues on Friday night.The Blues took a 4-0 lead through two periods, and the Capitals failed to recover despite two goals in the third.Though the team is attempting to make a desperate last push for the playoffs, they now have a record of 5-4-1 in their last 10 games.

Caps all over the place in messy defeat to cross-conference St. Louis: Blues beat Caps 5-2

The St. Louis Blues were in town on Friday night and it was an "important" game according to Caps head coach Peter Laviolette.Would his players respond to the occasion?Sammy Blais struck very early on to give St. Louis a first-period lead.Jordan Kyrou doubled that lead on a breakaway.Kasperi Kapenen and Blais added two more in the second to make it four for the visitors.

Maple Leafs add O'Reilly, Acciari in trade with Blues

The Toronto Maple Leafs are playing in an incredibly strong Eastern Conference, and late on Friday night, they enhanced their ability to compete with the conference's best.In a deal with the St. Louis Blues, the Maple Leafs acquired forwards Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari, moving two players and several picks in the process.

Toronto Maple Leafs Trade For Perfect Fit in Ryan O'Reilly

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a blockbuster move on Friday night, acquiring Ryan O'Reilly from the St. Louis Blues.It was only a matter of time before the Toronto Maple Leafs made a monster trade and it finally happened with the acquisition of Ryan O'Reilly.Here's how the trade breaks down:


Toronto Maple Leafs acquires: Ryan O'Reilly, Noel Acciari and Josh Pillar

St. Louis Blues acquires: Mikhail Abramov & Adam Gaudette, 2023 1st Round Pick, 2023 3rd Round Pick, 2024 2nd Round Pick (retains 50% of O'Reilly's contract)

Minnesota acquires: 2025 4th Round Pick (retains 25% of O'Reilly's contract)

Three draft picks and two prospects may seem like a lot, but in reality, it's not a huge haul when you're in win-now mode.

Nicklas Backstrom on the Capitals playoff chances: 'It's do or die, so you've just got to go out there and fight'

The Capitals were hit hard by their loss to the St. Louis Blues on Friday night.The Blues took a 4-0 lead through two periods, and the Capitals failed to recover despite two goals in the third.Though the team is attempting to make a desperate last push for the playoffs, they now have a record of 5-4-1 in their last 10 games.

Caps all over the place in messy defeat to cross-conference St. Louis: Blues beat Caps 5-2

The St. Louis Blues were in town on Friday night and it was an "important" game according to Caps head coach Peter Laviolette.Would his players respond to the occasion?Sammy Blais struck very early on to give St. Louis a first-period lead.Jordan Kyrou doubled that lead on a breakaway.Kasperi Kapenen and Blais added two more in the second to make it four for the visitors.

Maple Leafs add O'Reilly, Acciari in trade with Blues

The Toronto Maple Leafs are playing in an incredibly strong Eastern Conference, and late on Friday night, they enhanced their ability to compete with the conference's best.In a deal with the St. Louis Blues, the Maple Leafs acquired forwards Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari, moving two players and several picks in the process.

Toronto Maple Leafs Trade For Perfect Fit in Ryan O'Reilly

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a blockbuster move on Friday night, acquiring Ryan O'Reilly from the St. Louis Blues.It was only a matter of time before the Toronto Maple Leafs made a monster trade and it finally happened with the acquisition of Ryan O'Reilly.Here's how the trade breaks down:


Toronto Maple Leafs acquires: Ryan O'Reilly, Noel Acciari and Josh Pillar

St. Louis Blues acquires: Mikhail Abramov & Adam Gaudette, 2023 1st Round Pick, 2023 3rd Round Pick, 2024 2nd Round Pick (retains 50% of O'Reilly's contract)

Minnesota acquires: 2025 4th Round Pick (retains 25% of O'Reilly's contract)

Three draft picks and two prospects may seem like a lot, but in reality, it's not a huge haul when you're in win-now mode.
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Capitals vs. Blues Recap: Washington's Wild Card Wishes Wither with Regulation Loss

In a battle of recent Stanley Cup Champions now in the Wild Card Chase the St. Louis Blues downed the Capitals 5 to 2 in D.C.
Here's Friday night's Plus/Minus:
Plus: The Blues gain two standings points, climbing closer to Washington in the 2023 Draft Lottery (May 8th).Minus: Four consecutive goals against.
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Nick Jensen skates at morning practice, will be game-time decision against Blues

Veteran defenseman Nick Jensen was one of a few injury casualties in the Capitals' shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.The 32-year-old rearguard left the contest at about the 7:30 mark of the third period and did not return.After the game, Caps head coach Peter Laviolette had no update on Jensen's status.

Jordan Binnington ejected on 'Wrestling Night' for punching Ryan Hartman, trying to fight Marc-Andre Fleury

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington has a vast history of making scenes both on and off the ice in professional hockey.He added another to his extensive catalog on Wednesday night when the Minnesota Wild came to town for some Central Division action.Binnington had been frustrated with the Wild for some time during the game and that frustration all came to a head when the Wild's Ryan Hartman scored past him with 7:35 remaining in the second period.

Nick Jensen skates at morning practice, will be game-time decision against Blues

Veteran defenseman Nick Jensen was one of a few injury casualties in the Capitals' shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.The 32-year-old rearguard left the contest at about the 7:30 mark of the third period and did not return.After the game, Caps head coach Peter Laviolette had no update on Jensen's status.

Jordan Binnington ejected on 'Wrestling Night' for punching Ryan Hartman, trying to fight Marc-Andre Fleury

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington has a vast history of making scenes both on and off the ice in professional hockey.He added another to his extensive catalog on Wednesday night when the Minnesota Wild came to town for some Central Division action.Binnington had been frustrated with the Wild for some time during the game and that frustration all came to a head when the Wild's Ryan Hartman scored past him with 7:35 remaining in the second period.
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Rangers acquiring winger Tarasenko from Blues

Feb 9, 2023



Ryan S. ClarkNHL reporter

CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.Vladimir Tarasenko finally has a new home, and it's with the New York Rangers.Tarasenko and defenseman Niko Mikkola were traded Thursday by the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Sammy Blais, defensive prospect Hunter Skinner, a conditional 2023 first-round pick and a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick.

Kane: Not thrilled to see Rangers add Tarasenko

Feb 10, 2023


CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane admitted that he was looking at the New York Rangers as a possible trade option and isn't happy they opted to acquire Vladimir Tarasenko instead."It's not, like, the happiest I've been to hear about a trade," Kane said after the Blackhawks' practice Friday.

Rangers Acquire Tyler Motte from Senators

In what is becoming an annual tradition, the New York Rangers have once again acquired depth winger Tyler Motte ahead of the trade deadline.This time, the Blueshirts picked him up from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Julien Gauthier and a conditional 2023 seventh-round draft pick, after acquiring him from the Vancouver Canucks for a fourth-round pick on deadline day last season.

Where Do the St. Louis Blues Go After Making Major Trades?

Less than two weeks apart, the St. Louis Blues dramatically changed the look of their team with two big trades.Those trades shipped off two of their most important pieces.Those pieces are forwards Vladimir Tarasenko and Ryan O'Reilly.The Blues first traded Tarasenko and defenseman Niko Mikkola to the New York Rangers.

NHL trade deadline: Latest on Namestnikov, and an 'unnerving' time for Sharks players

SAN JOSE - Forward Vladislav Namestnikov is property of the San Jose Sharks but there's a chance he will be moved to another team by the NHL trade deadline on Friday at noon.The Sharks sent winger Mikey Eyssimont to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday for Namestnikov, a pending unrestricted free agent.

NHL trade deadline: Latest on Namestnikov, and an 'unnerving' time for Sharks players

SAN JOSE - Forward Vladislav Namestnikov is property of the San Jose Sharks but there's a chance he will be moved to another team by the NHL trade deadline on Friday at noon.The Sharks sent winger Mikey Eyssimont to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday for Namestnikov, a pending unrestricted free agent.

Rangers acquiring winger Tarasenko from Blues

Feb 9, 2023



Ryan S. ClarkNHL reporter

CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.Vladimir Tarasenko finally has a new home, and it's with the New York Rangers.Tarasenko and defenseman Niko Mikkola were traded Thursday by the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Sammy Blais, defensive prospect Hunter Skinner, a conditional 2023 first-round pick and a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick.

Kane: Not thrilled to see Rangers add Tarasenko

Feb 10, 2023


CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane admitted that he was looking at the New York Rangers as a possible trade option and isn't happy they opted to acquire Vladimir Tarasenko instead."It's not, like, the happiest I've been to hear about a trade," Kane said after the Blackhawks' practice Friday.

Rangers Acquire Tyler Motte from Senators

In what is becoming an annual tradition, the New York Rangers have once again acquired depth winger Tyler Motte ahead of the trade deadline.This time, the Blueshirts picked him up from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Julien Gauthier and a conditional 2023 seventh-round draft pick, after acquiring him from the Vancouver Canucks for a fourth-round pick on deadline day last season.

Where Do the St. Louis Blues Go After Making Major Trades?

Less than two weeks apart, the St. Louis Blues dramatically changed the look of their team with two big trades.Those trades shipped off two of their most important pieces.Those pieces are forwards Vladimir Tarasenko and Ryan O'Reilly.The Blues first traded Tarasenko and defenseman Niko Mikkola to the New York Rangers.

NHL trade deadline: Latest on Namestnikov, and an 'unnerving' time for Sharks players

SAN JOSE - Forward Vladislav Namestnikov is property of the San Jose Sharks but there's a chance he will be moved to another team by the NHL trade deadline on Friday at noon.The Sharks sent winger Mikey Eyssimont to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday for Namestnikov, a pending unrestricted free agent.

NHL trade deadline: Latest on Namestnikov, and an 'unnerving' time for Sharks players

SAN JOSE - Forward Vladislav Namestnikov is property of the San Jose Sharks but there's a chance he will be moved to another team by the NHL trade deadline on Friday at noon.The Sharks sent winger Mikey Eyssimont to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday for Namestnikov, a pending unrestricted free agent.
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Toronto Maple Leafs: Jakob Chychrun Sits Out as Rumours Go Nuts

The Toronto Maple Leafs were supposedly getting Jackob Chychrun last weekend.The Coyotes superstar defender followed several members of the Toronto Maple Leafs on one of the social medias, and things went a little nuts.It turned out - shockingly!!! - to be false.Chychrun remained with the Coyotes all week.

Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Ryan O'Reilly from St. Louis Blues

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Ryan O'Reilly from the St. Louis Blues, along with Noel Acciari, in exchange for their first round pick in 2023, second round pick in 2024, third round pick in 2023 (Ottawa's), prospect Mikhail Abramov, and free agent signee Adam Gaudette.The Minnesota Wild also receive the Leafs fourth round pick in 2025 for retaining salary on O'Reilly.

Toronto Maple Leafs Acquire Ryan O'Reilly, Acciari, and Pillar

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced late Friday night that they made a three-team trade with the St. Louis Blues and the Minnesota Wild.I suggested on Friday that the Toronto Maple Leafs need to be aggressive at the 2023 NHL trade deadline.Toronto general manager Kyle Dubas did just that by acquiring Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari from the Blues and Josh Pillar from the Wild.

Maple Leafs Land Ex-Bruins Center In NHL Trade Deadline Blockbuster

There aren't many drawbacks to being the best team in the NHL, but the Boston Bruins are finding out that number isn't exactly zero.For example, there clearly is a target on their backs.That much became evident Friday night, when the Toronto Maple Leafs made a blockbuster trade in their effort to close the gap in the Atlantic Division.

3 takeaways from the Bruins' dominant win over the Islanders

Bruins Boston won 6-2 to improve its NHL-best record in Jake DeBrusk's return, prompting coach Jim Montgomery to say he would "still take our roster over everybody else's."Ahead of Saturday's tilt with the New York Islanders, the Boston Bruins witnessed one of their divisional rivals improve their depth for the stretch run with Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring Ryan O'Reilly and old friend Noel Acciari from the St. Louis Blues.

Toronto Maple Leafs: Cheap Defensive Depth Trade Options

Late last week, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a trade with the St. Louis Blues.The Toronto Maple Leafs upgraded their lineup by adding Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari.General manager Kyle Dubas did so without subtracting any active roster players.The trade is a big win for Dubas and the team.There is a sense that Dubas could have another trick up his sleeve.

Toronto Maple Leafs: Jakob Chychrun Sits Out as Rumours Go Nuts

The Toronto Maple Leafs were supposedly getting Jackob Chychrun last weekend.The Coyotes superstar defender followed several members of the Toronto Maple Leafs on one of the social medias, and things went a little nuts.It turned out - shockingly!!! - to be false.Chychrun remained with the Coyotes all week.

Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Ryan O'Reilly from St. Louis Blues

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Ryan O'Reilly from the St. Louis Blues, along with Noel Acciari, in exchange for their first round pick in 2023, second round pick in 2024, third round pick in 2023 (Ottawa's), prospect Mikhail Abramov, and free agent signee Adam Gaudette.The Minnesota Wild also receive the Leafs fourth round pick in 2025 for retaining salary on O'Reilly.

Toronto Maple Leafs Acquire Ryan O'Reilly, Acciari, and Pillar

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced late Friday night that they made a three-team trade with the St. Louis Blues and the Minnesota Wild.I suggested on Friday that the Toronto Maple Leafs need to be aggressive at the 2023 NHL trade deadline.Toronto general manager Kyle Dubas did just that by acquiring Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari from the Blues and Josh Pillar from the Wild.

Maple Leafs Land Ex-Bruins Center In NHL Trade Deadline Blockbuster

There aren't many drawbacks to being the best team in the NHL, but the Boston Bruins are finding out that number isn't exactly zero.For example, there clearly is a target on their backs.That much became evident Friday night, when the Toronto Maple Leafs made a blockbuster trade in their effort to close the gap in the Atlantic Division.

3 takeaways from the Bruins' dominant win over the Islanders

Bruins Boston won 6-2 to improve its NHL-best record in Jake DeBrusk's return, prompting coach Jim Montgomery to say he would "still take our roster over everybody else's."Ahead of Saturday's tilt with the New York Islanders, the Boston Bruins witnessed one of their divisional rivals improve their depth for the stretch run with Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring Ryan O'Reilly and old friend Noel Acciari from the St. Louis Blues.

Toronto Maple Leafs: Cheap Defensive Depth Trade Options

Late last week, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a trade with the St. Louis Blues.The Toronto Maple Leafs upgraded their lineup by adding Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari.General manager Kyle Dubas did so without subtracting any active roster players.The trade is a big win for Dubas and the team.There is a sense that Dubas could have another trick up his sleeve.
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Game #54: New York Rangers vs Vancouver Canucks Open Thread

The Rangers are set to kick off their yearly swing through western Canada tonight, and the first stop on the trip will be in British Columbia for a matchup with the Vancouver Canucks.These two teams squared off exactly one week ago at Madison Square Garden as the Rangers earned a 4-3 victory in the most recent rematch of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals.
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Is Jim Montgomery Worried About Bruins After Maple Leafs Trade?

BOSTON The Bruins have stood atop the NHL standings for the majority of the season, but the Eastern Conference isn't gong to give Boston an easy path to the Stanley Cup Final.The Maple Leafs acquired Ryan O?Reilly and former Bruins center Noel Acciari in a trade with the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues on Friday.

NHL Insider Names Bruins As 'Potential Fit' For Blues' Ivan Barbashev

The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching and the Bruins find themselves in an intresting position.Boston sits atop the league standings with a 42-8-5 record and 91 points, 13 points ahead of the second-place Toronto Maple Leafs in the Atlantic Division and seven in front of the Carolina Hurricanes for the top spot in the NHL.

Is Jim Montgomery Worried About Bruins After Maple Leafs Trade?

BOSTON The Bruins have stood atop the NHL standings for the majority of the season, but the Eastern Conference isn't gong to give Boston an easy path to the Stanley Cup Final.The Maple Leafs acquired Ryan O?Reilly and former Bruins center Noel Acciari in a trade with the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues on Friday.

NHL Insider Names Bruins As 'Potential Fit' For Blues' Ivan Barbashev

The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching and the Bruins find themselves in an intresting position.Boston sits atop the league standings with a 42-8-5 record and 91 points, 13 points ahead of the second-place Toronto Maple Leafs in the Atlantic Division and seven in front of the Carolina Hurricanes for the top spot in the NHL.
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Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Senators Lines, Pairings

The Bruins on Monday will try to take care of business at home before heading west.Boston is set to welcome Ottawa to TD Garden for a Presidents' Day tilt.Momentum is on the Bruins' side going into the matinee matchup, as the Black and Gold won their last two games by a combined nine goals.The visiting Sens have some juice of their own winning three of their last four, including a 7-2 drubbing of the St. Louis Blues on Sunday.

Marlies start the weekend with a win against the Rocket

The Marlies kicked off a two-game weekend on Saturday against the Laval Rocket, a team they have defeated five of the six times they have met so far this season.The game at the Coliseum in Toronto included a large contingent of Rocket fans who bussed in together from Quebec, plus the general group of Habs fans living in Toronto who reliably show up for these games.
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Source: Golden Knights 'in hard' on Sharks' Timo Meier trade sweepstakes

I didn't believe it when I first heard it."Vegas in hard on Meier," I heard an NHL source say two days ago.But yesterday, Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnston essentially said the same thing, identifying the Vegas Golden Knights, New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes as the three favorites to land Sharks forward Timo Meier.

Ylonen scores winner in 3rd, Canadiens beat Sharks 3-1

San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl, right, looks to pass the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.(AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
SAN JOSE, Calif.(AP) - Jesse Ylonen scored the go-ahead goal with 10 minutes remaining and the Montreal Canadiens beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Tuesday night.

NHL: Ylonen scores winner in 3rd, Canadiens beat Sharks 3-1

MAX MILLER Associated Press SAN JOSE Jesse Ylonen scored the go-ahead goal with 10 minutes remaining and the Montreal Canadiens beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Tuesday night.Kaiden Guhle and Christian Dvorak also scored in the third period for the Canadiens, and Jake Allen made 38 saves for his 14th win.

Source: Golden Knights 'in hard' on Sharks' Timo Meier trade sweepstakes

I didn't believe it when I first heard it."Vegas in hard on Meier," I heard an NHL source say two days ago.But yesterday, Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnston essentially said the same thing, identifying the Vegas Golden Knights, New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes as the three favorites to land Sharks forward Timo Meier.

Ylonen scores winner in 3rd, Canadiens beat Sharks 3-1

San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl, right, looks to pass the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.(AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
SAN JOSE, Calif.(AP) - Jesse Ylonen scored the go-ahead goal with 10 minutes remaining and the Montreal Canadiens beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Tuesday night.

NHL: Ylonen scores winner in 3rd, Canadiens beat Sharks 3-1

MAX MILLER Associated Press SAN JOSE Jesse Ylonen scored the go-ahead goal with 10 minutes remaining and the Montreal Canadiens beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Tuesday night.Kaiden Guhle and Christian Dvorak also scored in the third period for the Canadiens, and Jake Allen made 38 saves for his 14th win.
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Local Sports Calendar (March 2)

Mar. 2-TODAY
Men's College Basketball
Michigan at Illinois, 6 p.m.
Women's College Basketball
Big Ten Tournament: Illinois vs. Northwestern or Rutgers, 8 p.m.
College Softball
Danville Area Community College vs. Albion College JV, 1 p.m.
Danville Area Community College vs. Florence-Darling Community College, 3 p.m.
FRIDAY
Prep Boys Basketball
IHSAA Class 1A Sectional at Fountain Central: North Vermillion vs. Fountain Central, 5 p.m.
IHSAA Class 2A Sectional at Delphi: Covington vs. Seeger or Carroll, 6:30 p.m.
Prep Girls Track
Oakwood at Charleston Indoor Invitational, 2 p.m.
College Baseball
Danville Area Community College at Myrtle Beach Tournament
ON THE AIR
TODAY
Prep Girls Basketball
IHSA Class 1A semifinal: Okawville vs. Galena, Ch. 49 (WCIX), 10 a.m.

Bantering Points: 3/3/23

Here are today's news and links:


Highlights: OTT 5, NYR 3 (4:56 video via NHL.com)Game Recap: The newest Ranger Patrick Kane was supposed to shine in his Broadway debut, but it was a former Ranger in Derick Brassard potting a pair of goals in his 1,000th game to lead the Senators to a road victory (CBS)
Mollie Walker reports that due to New York's decision to trade for Patrick Kane and his large salary being the impetus for their need to make an emergency recall now, the league denied the team the ability to make said recall (NY Post)
Larry Brooks notes that in spite of all the talent the Blueshirts have assembled on paper, it's going to take some time for the players to find chemistry together (NY Post)
Colin Stephenson believes that even for all the splashy additions the team has made, the Rangers will only go as far as Igor Shesterkin allows them to go (Newsday)
Vincent Mercogliano offers his takeaways from last night's defeat (LoHud)




The Boston Bruins had a jam packed day yesterday, acquiring forward Tyler Bertuzzi from the Detroit Red Wings, agreed to an eight year, $90 million contract extension with forward David Pastrnak, and defeating the Buffalo Sabres 7-1 to become the fastest team to reach 100 points (NBC Sports)
Rory Boylen offers his expectations for every team as trade deadline day has finally arrived (Sportsnet)
The St. Louis Blues agreed to a one year, $1 million contract extension with forward Sammy Blais (TSN)
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