Red Wings Rumblings
Nate Danielson continues to kick ass in the WHL playoffs with a highlight reel goal last night:
Unfortunately, Portland is facing elimination in the WHL Championship final after losing in OT last night. Next game is tonight at 10 PM ET.
Raymond feature on NHL dot com
A nice little piece on everyone’s favorite Raymond — Lucas, of course. After a career milestone this season, Raymond reflects on his success at the NHL level and at Worlds:
“‘I think coming into this year I was maybe not as satisfied with my last year as I wanted to,” Raymond said from the 2024 IIHF World Championship in Czechia, where he’s representing Sweden. “I felt good. I think just getting one year older, one year more mature on and off the ice, I think that helped a lot just getting the experience, getting to know your body and mind. It felt good.'”
Axel Sandin-Pellikka has been nominated for SHL young player of the year:
NHL News
Nichushkin suspended for at least six months
Some unfortuante news for the Colorado Avalanche as they face elimination against Dallas. Valeri Nichushkin was placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHL Players’ Association player assistance program. Not much other official detail on that.
Oilers tie series with Canucks
This series is shaping up to be a good one if both teams can continue to go punch-for-punch.