By Josh Yohe Aug 5, Good day, everyone. I trust summer is treating you all well. Wild , huh? Until then, we have some things to discuss. So, we have roster questions to answer along with the always-entertaining questions about my times in this line of work. My answers figure to be entirely too open and uncomfortably introspective. Anyway, hope you enjoy. Away we go. Questions have been lightly edited for clarity Why did the Pens really not go after the goalie we all wanted to see back in a Pens uniform again?
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And here we go again within the last few minutes of the period, VGK have yet another chance to score one late and flip the game again. Another chance off to his right, and this time McNabb fires it by him.
VGK have scored three straight and now lead. Get in the playoffs and anything can happen, right? But if the Predators stand pat, and make the playoffs, likely as the Central's fourth seed, they're looking at a date with the Tampa Bay Lightning or Carolina Hurricanes in the opening round. Another one-and-done exit means the Predators will start next season The year-old Czech is having a major breakout for the Canes -- and developing chemistry with Sebastian Aho.
Necas factored in all four Carolina goals against the Lightning on Saturday, including the game winner. He had four goals and three assists in three games this week. Two goals tonight including this game winner. What a night for Martin Necas necas88! Phil the Thrill is back.
He scored in three straight games this week, including a hat trick against the Sharks on Saturday; Arizona won all three contests. The Yotes are breathing down the Blues' neck for the fourth playoff spot in the West. His drip is also extremely on brand. Purple rain. The Swede is now the ultimate Flyer killer after another ridiculous output three goals, three assists in another blowout win.
He became the third player in NHL history to record two games with six or more points against the same opponent in a single season -- and first to do so in nearly 80 years.
He also keeps it classy. I want to say Adam Fox is quietly blossoming into a star in New York, but if you've watched a Rangers game this season, you've likely heard him being gushed about by either the MSG crew or the opposition's broadcast. Nonetheless, the year-old is going to be a huge part of New York's plans going forward. His offensive talent is undeniable; Fox is currently riding a seven-game point streak in which he has picked up a goal and 13! But it's his all-around play that makes him so valuable.
Fox was promoted to the top pairing this season -- currently thriving with his former U. Regardless of the final score, this sequence with Adam Fox foxyclean is incredible. Last season, the story of the Penguins was how they persevered despite unrelenting bad injury luck.
This season it's Just as Evgeni Malkin was finding his game, he got hurt. But Pittsburgh has gone in his absence. Undeterred, Pittsburgh put up six goals. In total, the Penguins have dressed 34 players this season. Said coach MIke Sullivan: "I think these guys that have an opportunity to play at the NHL level bring a certain level of urgency and a complete level and an enthusiasm that can be contagious.
Alex Ovechkin is on a heater. He has scored 11 goals over his past 11 games to make up ground in the goal-scoring race. There are now seven players who have scored between 18 and 22 goals.
The leader is still Auston Matthews , looking to become the first American to win the goal-scoring crown since Keith Tkachuk in Buckle up, because it could be a nail-biter down the stretch. Referee Tim Peel was caught on a hot mic admitting to a makeup call, and he got fired for it. It wasn't just the talk of the NHL this week. The story lit up the sports world. Around the Horn had it as its A1 story on Wednesday.
As one veteran player told me: "Game management happens all the time in the NHL. Tim Peel just happened to get caught. He wasn't just speaking on a hot mic; according to Matt Duchene in an interview with The question everyone has is: What's the solution? I can tell you that the NHL and director of officiating Stephen Walkom aren't considering any major changes to their officiating program.
It's clear officials are spooked, though. Wayne Simmonds skated over to Furlatt to argue a non-call. Before Furlatt responded, he wrapped his hand over his mic. Yeah, that's not a coincidence. The biggest change I'd like to see is this: transparency. Officiating hockey is challenging and unique. The pace itself is a cardiovascular challenge.
Unlike football or basketball, there's no sideline for them to step out beyond, and they risk getting crunched by Zdeno Chara , just like any opposing player does.
Generally, I think the refs do a great job, but there is a ton of nuance that goes into it. We, as fans, don't always get to see that nuance. The NHL is the only of the four major North American professional sports leagues that doesn't allow pool reporters to speak to officials after games.
When was the last time you heard much from an NHL official about their job? I think that's a mistake. A few years ago, I wrote a story about how officials stay in shape to keep up with the modern NHL.
It was a big deal for the NHL to approve the story and allow me to talk to officials. But once I got to speak with the crew, I was surprised to learn how much they welcomed the chance to speak to a reporter, to explain their job. It humanized them. It made me have a lot more respect for the work they do. We hear from players, coaches, executives all the time, and get their perspective.
It's time to hear from the officials more often, too. Absolutely gutting to see Aaron Ekblad get taken off the ice in a stretcher after falling into the boards in Sunday's game.
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