Key Insights
Why did Jim Montgomery get fired from the Boston Bruins?
Montgomery was fired due to back-to-back playoff failures and a perceived lack of control over the team, leading to poor performance and internal issues.
What injury did Mats Zuccarello suffer?
Mats Zuccarello suffered a ruptured testicle after blocking a shot, requiring surgery and resulting in an over a month-long absence.
How did the Nashville Predators make an embarrassing mistake during a game?
The Predators started the game with a penalty because they wrote down the wrong player's number, mistaking Philippe Forsberg for Stephen Stamkos.
What is Linda Cohn's opinion on the current NHL goaltending landscape?
Linda Cohn believes Igor Shostakovich is a top goalie for the postseason, while Connor Hellebuyck excels in the regular season. She also appreciates the performances of Jonathan Quick and other goalies like Gustavsson and Decord.
How does Linda Cohn view the New York Rangers' current situation?
Cohn is not overly concerned about the Rangers' current struggles, attributing them to a malaise after playing a lot of hockey over recent years. She believes the team is deep and talented enough to turn things around.
What is Linda Cohn's take on Alexander Ovechkin's chances of breaking the all-time goal record this season?
Cohn is heartbroken for Ovechkin due to his recent injury but remains hopeful he can recover and continue his torrid scoring pace. However, she acknowledges the difficulty of making up for lost time.
Why did Ryan Reeves receive a suspension for his hit on Darnell Nurse?
Ryan Reeves was suspended for a headshot on Darnell Nurse, which Cohn believes was avoidable and deserving of a harsher penalty due to Reeves' history of suspensions.
How did the Florida Panthers perform during their recent road trip?
The Panthers lost back-to-back games, first 6-3 to Winnipeg and then 3-1 to Chicago, showing defensive struggles and failing to maintain their usual offensive fluidity.
Chapters
- David Dwork proposes a rule change allowing goalies to score if their shot crosses the red line.
- Ethan Podowski predicts the next coach to be fired will be from Pennsylvania, likely Mike Sullivan.
- Discussion on potential replacements for coaches like Lalonde in Detroit.
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