The Detroit Red Wings remain in a playoff position as the regular season ends. Detroit must win out and get help to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Captain Dylan Larkin is a big reason the Red Wings are sniffing the playoffs. Larkin scored the overtime winner Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not to mention, Larkin sparked the Red Wing’s rally against the Pittsburgh Penguins, a team the Red Wings are battling for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Detroit Red Wings Leaving Door Wide Open In Eastern Conference He is the definition of the most valuable pl ..read more

The Columbus Blue Jackets feel Gavin Brindley is ready to go pro Aaron Portzline: Columbus Blue Jackets 2023 second-round pick Gavin Brindley is considering his options, whether to go back to school for his junior season at the University of Michigan or go pro. The Blues have indicated to his family and representatives that they feel he’s ready. The most likely scenario is that he signs his entry-level contract with the Blue Jackets that kicks in next season and he signs a PTO for the remainder of the AHL season and playoffs. NHL News and Rumors: An Official Arizona Coyotes Relocation Announce ..read more

The Columbus Blue Jackets feel Gavin Brindley is ready to go pro Aaron Portzline: Columbus Blue Jackets 2023 second-round pick Gavin Brindley is considering his options, whether to go back to school for his junior season at the University of Michigan or go pro. The Blues have indicated to his family and representatives that they feel he’s ready. The most likely scenario is that he signs his entry-level contract with the Blue Jackets that kicks in next season and he signs a PTO for the remainder of the AHL season and playoffs. NHL News and Rumors: An Official Arizona Coyotes Relocation Announce ..read more

TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined Jay Onrait on SportsCenter earlier in the week and was asked for his opinion on who would take the final two spots in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Eastern Conference. ** NHLRumors.com Transcription No Need For The NHL To Expand the Stanley Cup Playoffs Jay Onrait: “Let’s take an even deeper dive into the Eastern Conference playoff race. With our good friend, the impeccably dressed Craig Button from Calgary. Craig, the Red Wings get the win on Sunday. They get back into that final wildcard spot position ahead of the Penguins, and yet this could ch ..read more

There has been a lot of talk of the NHL needing to expand the Stanley Cup Playoffs to include a play-in round like the other sports. However, what we are seeing play out to close out the 2023-24 season is that the regular season is the play-in round. The Western Conference is pretty much set in terms of what eight teams are making it. However, two spots are up for grabs in the Eastern Conference, and five teams are fighting for those spots. Stanley Cup Playoffs: Should the NHL Expand its Playoff Format? This is precisely what the NHL wanted when they put the schedule out—the in-conference game ..read more

There has been a lot of talk of the NHL needing to expand the Stanley Cup Playoffs to include a play-in round like the other sports. However, what we are seeing play out to close out the 2023-24 season is that the regular season is the play-in round. The Western Conference is pretty much set in terms of what eight teams are making it. However, two spots are up for grabs in the Eastern Conference, and five teams are fighting for those spots. Stanley Cup Playoffs: Should the NHL Expand its Playoff Format? This is precisely what the NHL wanted when they put the schedule out—the in-conference game ..read more

Could there be a coaching change coming in Detroit? Bob Duff of the Detroit Hockey Now: A source is saying Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman could be thinking about a change behind the bench for next season. If the Red Wings continue to fall and miss the playoffs there could be a coaching coach. Craig Berube could be the top candidate at the moment. It’s Derek Lalonde second year behind the bench. He’s on a three-year deal. Another source said that Yzerman gave it to the players and coaches because of their play of late. Yzerman usually keeps things tight to the chest and not much gets o ..read more

Could there be a coaching change coming in Detroit? Bob Duff of the Detroit Hockey Now: A source is saying Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman could be thinking about a change behind the bench for next season. If the Red Wings continue to fall and miss the playoffs there could be a coaching coach. Craig Berube could be the top candidate at the moment. It’s Derek Lalonde second year behind the bench. He’s on a three-year deal. Another source said that Yzerman gave it to the players and coaches because of their play of late. Yzerman usually keeps things tight to the chest and not much gets o ..read more

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the Jeff Marek Show talking about the Detroit Red Wings, how they were making moves to be a playoff team but what will happen if they don’t make it. Is it playoffs or bust for the Red Wings or did they think they may not be quite there yet. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Marek: “This one’s huge. Detroit finds themselves on the outside looking in. You know, I was having a conversation with someone and into morning about the raised expectations around the Detroit Red Wings. And this person was saying to me essentially, look, you don’t make the (Alex) DeBrincat mov ..read more

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the Jeff Marek Show talking about the Detroit Red Wings, how they were making moves to be a playoff team but what will happen if they don’t make it. Is it playoffs or bust for the Red Wings or did they think they may not be quite there yet. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Marek: “This one’s huge. Detroit finds themselves on the outside looking in. You know, I was having a conversation with someone and into morning about the raised expectations around the Detroit Red Wings. And this person was saying to me essentially, look, you don’t make the (Alex) DeBrincat mov ..read more