Crashing The Crease – Sept 26, 2013
Crashing the Crease is SenShot’s daily look around the NHL at some off-ice new and notes that you might find of some interest.
May 10, 2013; Washington, DC, USA; New York Rangers center Derek Stepan (21) passes the puck in front of Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr (16) in game five of the first round of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
- Oil on Whyte already cushioning the blow should the Oilers miss the playoffs yet again? I mean, yes they could miss again, but providing excuses before the first puck drops is a little extreme. How jaded has that fan base become?
- Still some brouhaha over the Phil Kessel incident and the ensuing suspension. The words disgrace and embarrassment are used.
- Should the Isles (or somebody else) give an offer sheet to Rangers centre Derek Stepan? Don’t hold your breath.
- Predlines takes a look at the mixed messages the new rule changes are sending to the players.
- an injury to Jonas Gustavsson could give an Ottawa 67’s fan favorite a shot at sticking with the Wings. He should be there anyway, he is a better goalie than the Monster, although it is the Wings and in that organization you have to bide your time. Unless your name is Danny DeKeyser.
- Whaaaat? The Edmonton Oilers actually sent a first round draft pick home in the year they were drafted? Darnell Nurse was sent back to Sault Ste. Marie of the OHL, which marks the first time in 4 years their first round draft pick will not play. Granted, the previous three were first overall picks.
Check back tomorrow for another tour around the league!