Daily Archives: April 22, 2015

Sabres sign Eichel’s college teammate Evan Rodrigues

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Derek

In lieu of the Sabres finishing second in Saturday’s NHL Draft Lottery, the club signed Evan Rodrigues earlier today to a two-year entry level contract. A teammate of expected second overall pick Jack Eichel, Rodrigues tallied 21 goals and 40 … Continue reading →

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Rangers need killer instinct against chippy Pens

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Derek

When the puck drops for Game 4 at Consol Energy Center, the Rangers will look to win their second straight road game from the Penguins. If they can, they’ll be able to return to MSG for Game 5 Friday with … Continue reading →

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No hearing for Tom Wilson on Visnovsky hit, Grabovski could play in Game 5

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Derek

The NHL decided against having a hearing for Tom Wilson following his hit on Lubomir Visnovsky that injured the Islanders defenseman in the second period of Game 4. The Caps’ forward charged Visnovsky going back to the penalty box. Unfortunately, Visnovsky … Continue reading →

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Game 4 Capitals 2 Islanders 1 Backstrom’s overtime winner evens series

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Derek

It was all set up for the Islanders. Following a thrilling 2-1 Game 3 overtime triumph on captain John Tavares’ goal 15 seconds in, the Long Island hosts had a great chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over … Continue reading →

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