Storm Advisory 3/13/2019: NHL News, Rumors, Links, and Daily Roundup

Reading Assignments

• Yesterday’s News Today: Checkers Corner: Counting Down The Games | Update on de Haan; Canes recall Fleury
• The NHL has cleared Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly of accusations that he directed homophobic slur at referee. [CBS Sports]
• In Chicago, the Blackhawks are embracing the challenge of trying to earn a playoff spot. [NHL]
• Weird NHL, the 25th edition. This one features some real jerks. [NHL]
• Seattle’s new franchise is set to open season-ticket and suites preview center by honoring longtime Totems star Guyle Fielder. [Seattle Times]
• Milan Lucic talks about the NHL’s brand of justice. [Edmonton Sun]
• Alex Ovechkin celebrated scoring his 1200th career point with a hug:

Stalking The Standings

Nothing went right for the Canes last night as the Blue Jackets, Canadiens, and Penguins all won their respective games. This allowed Pittsburgh to jump back over Carolina in to the third spot in the Metro but the Hurricanes now hold a game in hand. This is all setting up to a massive game on Friday night when the Canes travel to Columbus.

• Metro 1: Washington Capitals: 70 GP, 89 points, 104 pt pace, 37 ROW
• Metro 2: New York Islanders: 69 GP, 87 points, 103 pt pace, 36 ROW
• Metro 3: Pittsburgh Penguins: 70 GP, 85 points, 100 pt pace, 37 ROW
• WC 1: Carolina Hurricanes, 69 GP, 83 points, 99 pt pace, 37 ROW
• WC 2: Columbus Blue Jackets: 70 GP, 81 points, 95 pt pace, 38 ROW
• 9th: Montreal Canadiens: 70 GP, 81 points, 95 pt pace, 35 ROW
• 10th: Philadelphia Flyers: 69 GP, 76 points, 90 pt pace, 32 ROW

Tonight’s Rooting Guide

Take the night off from all the stress! There are no games on the schedule this evening that will impact the Hurricanes playoff chances. So relax and enjoy the calmness because it is about to get very crazy for the rest of the season.