The Bolts
By now you surely know that Steven Stamkos is out indefinitely. [Raw Charge]
A deeper look into the injury. [Tampa Bay Times]
The Lightning can manage Stamkos’ absence. [The Score]
Ben Bishop needs to stand tall amid trade rumors. Shouldn’t be so hard, right? He is 6-foot-7 after all. [BoltsJolts]
But don’t bet on a trade happening any time soon. [SBNation]
The League
Nicklas Backstrom had a five-point night as the Capitals embarrassed the Penguins 7-1. The four ways that Evgeni Malkin had a terrible night. [RMNB]
This happened before that game:
John Tortorella’s Blue Jackets: “A collection of forwards that lack star power but offer the coach different looks and ample balance.” [Columbus Dispatch]
An undrafted free agent on his fifth NHL team in three seasons, David Schlemko seems to have found a welcoming home in San Jose. [Sports Illustrated]
An open letter to Senators owner Eugene Melnyk, responding to his out-of-touch editorial about the fanbase. [Silver Seven Sens]
The cutest fans you’ll probably ever see. Oh to be that young again, right?
Taking it all in. pic.twitter.com/CkkNCEHh18
— #HockeyFightsCancer (@NHL) November 17, 2016
Islanders GM Garth Snow gives coach Jack Capuano a vote of confidence. Truly sorry about that. [Lighthouse Hockey]
The fallout of losing Taylor Hall for up to four weeks. [All About the Jersey]
Some thoughts on the hockey community, the election, and the future. [Second City Hockey]
We need to talk about Darnell Nurse. [Copper and Blue]
The Game
In the best intermission segment ever…
The Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL had Weiner Dog Racing during an intermission 😂 pic.twitter.com/jH1mPgOGpB
— Hockey Highlights (@BestHockeyClips) November 17, 2016
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Marie-Philip Poulin is joining the McGill University women’s hockey team as a skills coach. [The Ice Garden]
