Kukla's Korner

Crunch Time from Nicholas J. Cotsonika of the NHL's website, This is a defining moment for the Detroit Red Wings. kuklaskorner.com/abel-to-yzerma…

The @StLouisBlues front office is changing with Kevin Maxwell and Peter Chiarelli leaving the club to pursue other opportunities. Chiarelli is a candidate in Nashville’s interview process and Maxwell is expected to return to the New York Rangers in a management role.

Friday Morning Hockey Thoughts from Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, It’s now or never for the Kings. One point out, seven in a row at home, two of them against Nashville. Have to overcome a terrible tiebreaker, though. kuklaskorner.com/kuklas-korner-…

Three weeks to go in the NHL's regular season, which wraps up Thursday, April 16. The NHL is still working on next season's schedule but my understanding currently is that the regular season will drop the puck on Sept. 29 and wrap up April 10. Subject to change, but that's the current plan. And as per new CBA, going to 84 games per team.

The Playoff Race In The East kuklaskorner.com/abel-to-yzerma…

Play Some Hockey kuklaskorner.com/kuklas-korner-…

NHL Short Notws * Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick and moved to the brink of his NHL-record 20th career 30-goal season, while Mikael Granlund also tallied three times during the Ducks’ third-period comeback win. kuklaskorner.com/kuklas-korner-…

The Focus Is On Steve Yzerman from Adam Proteau of The Hockey News, It's tough to picture anyone other than Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman with the hottest seat in the NHL right now. kuklaskorner.com/abel-to-yzerma…

Early Trading: Young stars could reset NHL market with next contracts youtu.be/lddScFJP26o?si… via @YouTube

Mikko Rantanen yet not ready to return, but Stars coach Glen Gulutzan says one of the weekend games (at Pittsburgh on Saturday and at Philadelphia on Sunday night) is a possibility. Nature of the injury means Dallas can’t rush it and will rely on the medical staff, Gulutzan said.

Detroit's Practice Is Underway kuklaskorner.com/abel-to-yzerma…

Thomas Chabot broke his forearm. Out six to eight weeks. Had surgery today #Sens

A night we’ll never forget.

ESPN feature on Michigan forward and Montreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hage - and the way hockey helped his family overcome unbelievable tragedy. youtu.be/oUYqt6FRxKQ?si…

After Boston won last night, the 7 teams fighting for 5 spots in the East playoff race are 53-29-17 since the Olympic break ended, a points percentage of .621. apnews.com/article/nhl-ea…

We are so glad you’re back home with the sabrehood, Car 💙

This is a great read! Torts is demanding of his players… why wouldn’t you want that accountability. I would want to play in the league as long as I possibly can. John gives you those tools, and tough love!

The Decline kuklaskorner.com/abel-to-yzerma…

NHL Short Notes * Casey Mittelstadt, Pavel Zacha and the Bruins beat the Atlantic Division-leading Sabres, who earned a point to tie the idle Hurricanes for the most in the Eastern Conference. * John Tavares scored the game-winning goal to help the Maple Leafs stave off a Rangers rally and climb the franchise’s all-time list. kuklaskorner.com/kuklas-korner-…

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today that defenseman Victor Hedman will be taking a temporary leave of absence from the team for personal reasons. No further details will be shared, and the team asks that his privacy be respected at this time.