Alex Nedeljkovic‘s time with the Pittsburgh Penguins likely coming to an end Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins are keeping a close on AHL goaltender Joel Blomqvist during his playoffs, and that will go a long way in determining if they feel he’s ready to make the jump next season. Tristan Jarry is under contract for four more years and Alex Nedeljkovic is a pending UFA. GM Kyle Dubas at their end of season press conference. “He’s an unrestricted free agent. He’s been very vocal about his views (wanting to return). As I said to him yesterday, we have a situation wh ..read more

Will Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee be the Philadelphia Flyers long-term plans? Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: Morgan Frost was in John Tortorella’s doghouse this season. He came out of being a frequent scratch okay but struggled down the stretch. Will the 24-year-old be in the Flyers long-term plans? Frost has a year left on his contract at $2.1 million. Forward Joel Farabee has four years left on his contract at $5 million per season. The 24-year-old finished the season with one point in his last 12 games and was in the bottom six for 13 of their final 14 games. The last three games he was on th ..read more

Will Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee be the Philadelphia Flyers long-term plans? Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: Morgan Frost was in John Tortorella’s doghouse this season. He came out of being a frequent scratch okay but struggled down the stretch. Will the 24-year-old be in the Flyers long-term plans? Frost has a year left on his contract at $2.1 million. Forward Joel Farabee has four years left on his contract at $5 million per season. The 24-year-old finished the season with one point in his last 12 games and was in the bottom six for 13 of their final 14 games. The last three games he was on th ..read more

Seattle Kraken coaching staff’s future isn’t guaranteed ESPN: Seattle Kraken GM Ron Francis wouldn’t confirm if Dave Hakstol and his coaching staff will be back as they continue to evaluate the season. “There’s a lot of things we have to look at and factor in, and we’ll continue to do that in the next few weeks.” And when asked specifically about coach Hakstol, Francis added: “Well, you’re going to read into that one way or the other, but this is the process we do every year and that’s what we’re in right now.” NHL Rumors: Tom Fitzgerald List Traits of What He Wants in Next Head Coach The Anah ..read more

Buffalo Sabres Victor Olofsson looking towards free agency Alexander Nilsson: Buffalo Sabres pending UFA forward Victor Olofsson confirms to Expressen.se that he’ll be testing the open market this offseason. Olofsson said that last season was frustrating and a disappointment and that he feels he can still contribute to an NHL team. NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames – Their Goaltending Situation, and Finding a Winger for Huberdeau St. Louis Blues GM will stick to the plan and continue to retool this offseason Matthew DeFranks of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong is stickin ..read more

Kurt Dusterberg of NHL.com: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce will miss the rest of the first round with a lower-body injury according to coach Rob Brind’Amour. Brind’Amour added: “He’s a big part of what we’re doing, so that’s a big blow.” Forward Jesper Fast will also miss Game 3. He hasn’t practiced since being injured in their final regular season game. Taylor Baird of NHL.com: Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment and Radek Faksa both left last night’s game in the third period. Coach Pete DeBoer didn’t have an update after the game. Jameson Olive: Florida Panthers coach Paul Mauri ..read more

Kurt Dusterberg of NHL.com: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce will miss the rest of the first round with a lower-body injury according to coach Rob Brind’Amour. Brind’Amour added: “He’s a big part of what we’re doing, so that’s a big blow.” Forward Jesper Fast will also miss Game 3. He hasn’t practiced since being injured in their final regular season game. Taylor Baird of NHL.com: Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment and Radek Faksa both left last night’s game in the third period. Coach Pete DeBoer didn’t have an update after the game. Jameson Olive: Florida Panthers coach Paul Mauri ..read more

EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Panthers lead the series 2-0  Game 1: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 Game 2: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 (OT) Game 3: Panthers at Lightning – April 25, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Panthers at Lightning – April 27, 5 p.m. ET Game 5: Lightning at Panthers – April 29, TBD Game 6: Panthers at Lightning – May 1, TBD Game 7: Lightning at Panthers – May 4, TBD Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Bruins lead the series 2-1 Game 1: Bruins 5 – Maple Leafs 1 Game 2: Maple Leafs 3 – Bruins 2 Game 3: Bruins 4 – Maple Leafs 2 Game 4: Bruins at Maple Leafs — A ..read more

Jared Bednar should be back no matter what the outcome is Adrian Dater: If the Colorado Avalanche were to lose in the first round for the second consecutive season, coach Jared Bednar would still be back with the team next season. There’s not a chance that they would fire him. Quick hits on the Blues, Red Wings, Penguins, Wild, Flyers, Kraken, Blue Jackets, Ducks, and Panthers Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Drew Bannister will be a candidate for the full-time St. Louis Blues head coach. It’s believed GM Doug Armstrong wants to talk to David Carle of the University of Denver. The Blues are int ..read more

Jared Bednar should be back no matter what the outcome is Adrian Dater: If the Colorado Avalanche were to lose in the first round for the second consecutive season, coach Jared Bednar would still be back with the team next season. There’s not a chance that they would fire him. Quick hits on the Blues, Red Wings, Penguins, Wild, Flyers, Kraken, Blue Jackets, Ducks, and Panthers Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Drew Bannister will be a candidate for the full-time St. Louis Blues head coach. It’s believed GM Doug Armstrong wants to talk to David Carle of the University of Denver. The Blues are int ..read more