There was a report about Lou Lamoriello and his generic horseshoe of gray hair walking through the airport in Buffalo, which was viral-ized to suggest the Sabres and the Islanders former(?) GM are in talks.
This and the Isles GM search process does not need to be made into a massive drama, so we’ll just stick to humor:
Also, it appears Ken Holland could’ve dated the Isles but he was choosing L.A. instead. [Newsday] An announcement from the Kings is expected Thursday. [TSN]
Elsewhere
- Due to an unforgivable scheduling error, only one game in the NHL last night. Mikael Granlund had a hat trick as the Stars had no trouble dispatching the Jets. They head to Winnipeg for Game 5 with the Stars leading 3-1.
- Tonight we’re back to two games, with Leafs-Panthers tied at 2-2 and Vegas facing elimination hosting the Oilers.
- Auston Matthews would like to end his scoring drought. I’m afraid his seasonlong “upper body” injury is a factor. [NHL | Sportsnet]
- Panthers co-owner Doug Cifu got into stupid back-and-forths on social media with Leafs fans and now he’s suspended. [TSN]
- The Flyers, Bruins and Kraken are believed to be candidates to land Rick Tocchet. [TSN]
- Some Utah players promote the Mammoth identity. [NHL]
- Son of Blake is enjoying success in Carolina. [NHL]
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