Storm Advisory 3/14/2019: NHL News, Rumors, Links, and Daily Roundup

Reading Assignments

• Yesterday’s News Today: The Canes Backstop Platoon, BTN Appreciation of Dougie Hamilton.
• Dan Rosen at NHL.com discusses the Canes playoff chances in his weekly mailbag. [NHL]
• In the Western Conference, the race for the final wildcard features a bit more mediocrity than the East, but that has allowed the banged-up Arizona Coyotes to hang around. [ESPN]
• Patrick Kane hit the 99 point mark on Wednesday.

• The draft lottery, which God willing the Hurricanes won’t be a part of, will take place earlier this season: April 9, the day before the playoffs start. [Sportsnet]

Stalking the Standings

Did you enjoy your night off from looking at the scoreboard? Good - because tonight has three big games on the docket.

• 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

• Sabres over Penguins
• Islanders over Canadiens, preferably in regulation
• Capitals over Flyers, preferably in regulation