The Syracuse Crunch are hosting the Laval Rocket at Upstate Medical University Arena tonight in what could be a pivitol game in the division standings. It’s also Hall of Fame night for the Crunch. Prior to the game a ceremony will be held for the newest inductees: Gabriel Dumont, Mike Angelides, Zenon Kenopka, and George McPhee.
Dumont retired last season as the Crunch’s longest-serving captain in franchise history. The two-time AHL All-Star played in 747 career games which is tied for 60th all-time in league history. That’s fairly impressive.
If you ever want to visit the Syracuse Hockey Hall of Fame, it’s located on the second floor of the Upstate Medical University Arena.
Other Hockey News
Lightning named by insider as a possible spot for Stamkos [Raw Charge]
Stamkos shot it down late yesterday afternoon, but it was still a fun conversation to have, right? Pro or con, it would have been an interesting move.
Former Bolts goalie became a pioneer in hockey broadcasting [Tampa Bay Lightning]
It seemed like Kevin Weekes was in Tampa longer than 80 games, but that’s what the stats say. After retiring following the 2008-09 season, Weekes worked hard to become the first full-time Black sportscaster in hockey. It’s one of his most busy times of the year as he will continue his tradition of breaking trade news on social media from odd locations.
Block Party: Gage Goncalves [Tampa Bay Lightning]
The Portuguese Pistol joins the Block Party to talk about his Olympic break and how his game has developed over the past few seasons.
Backchecking the Bolts: Episode Who Knows [YouTube]
We should probably start numbering these things. Jason and Justin talk about the Toronto game (yay!), the Carolina game (boo), and breakdown the Atlantic Division trade deadline outlook. Also available on all of your favorite podcast sites.
Rangers claim Tye Kartye [Davy Jones’ Locker Room]
The 24-year-old forward gets a new start in New York, where JAY-Z and Alicia Keys assure us that the streets will make you feel brand new and the big lights will inspire you.
Which teams are all in? [Daily FaceOff]
Lightning get the “Soon to make moves” designation. DFO thinks they’ll go after a top-four defenseman, which would be a choice.
Tyler Seguin ruled out for the rest of the season [Blackout Dallas]
The team has filed paperwork with the league letting them know that Tyler Seguin will not return for the rest of the regular season and playoffs. That will allow them to use his full salary relief for the playoffs. Six million is a nice little chunk of change to have right before the trade deadline.
As path to Oilers’ No. 1 job opens up, Ingram stays grounded [Sportsnet]
The former Lightning prospect chats with Sportsnet how he deals with OCD and the pressure of working his way into the number one spot with the Edmonton Oilers.
