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            First of all, I know this is late, but I still wanted to make this post, so… I am.             On Monday, defenseman Mark Streit retired from professional hockey. He last played for the Montreal Canadiens in 2017-18 with two scoreless games. The 39 year-old, who is turning 40 in December became the firstContinue reading “NHL news: Streit retires”

               Boston Bruins center and right wing David Backes will miss about eight weeks with after undergoing colon surgery.                 Backes, 33, returned to the lineup two weeks ago after being sidelined for the start of 2017-18 with an acute case of diverticulitis, an often painful inflammation of the digestive track. Dr. David Finn saidContinue reading “NHL news: Backes out for about two months”

            In the last batch of waived players, Arizona Coyotes goalie Louis Domingue and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Griffin Reinhart were announced available to every team, or they\’ll go to the AHL.              For Domingue, he\’s been the second worst goalie in the NHL this year (Antti Niemi is the worst). Also, the Yotes recentlyContinue reading “NHL news: Domingue, Reinhart on waivers”

              The Arizona Coyotes have acquired goalie Scott Wedgewood from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a 2018 5th round pick. The pick was originally the Calgary Flames\’, but was acquired when defenseman Michael Stone re-signed in Calgary.                The Coyotes have had goaltending problems. Antti Raanta has been injured, leaving goalie Louis Domingue,Continue reading “NHL trade review: Coyotes acquire Wedgewood for pick”

                    The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed G Antti Niemi on waivers. He is not expected to be claimed.                      Niemi was signed to replace Marc-Andre Fleury, who was claimed in the expansion draft. But, he has done the opposite of what Fleury did through three games, and has been one of the worst goalies inContinue reading “NHL news: Niemi placed on waivers”