New NHL rules change coach's challenge and face-off procedure
The NHL hockey season is underway, and fans can expect to see a few rule changes in action. The big picture: The tweaks to the game were unanimously approved by the league's board of governors, general managers and player's association. Here's a breakdown of the main changes:. Delay-of-game challenges. Coaches...
Dan’s Daily: Penguins Mess; Canadiens Shopping; Where is Kingerski?!
EDMONTON, Alberta — The Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves in another fine mess, and it’s not Stanley’s fault. The external howling for coach Mike Sullivan’s job was a primary focus of the impromptu Pittsburgh Hockey Now Q&A, which also dealt with Joel Blomqvist’s progression and the changes Sullivan needs to make. Elsewhere in the Daily, the Montreal Canadiens are hitting the NHL trade market looking for an edgy forward. Brad Marchand directly refuted Elliotte Friedman’s report–by name–that Marchand was close to a three-year deal with the Boston Bruins. Nottingham of the English league honored Adam Johnson.