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Storm Advisory 9/8/20: NHL News, Daily Links and Scoreboard

Frustration for families trying to join the bubble, Mista Svechnikov joins Canes Cast, and a couple NHL Awards have been announced

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This Week’s News


Reading Assignments

  • (Insert Jordan Martinook voice) MISTA SVVVVVECHNIKOV joins Canes Cast this week to discuss the postseason and his feelings on The Svech coming to NHL 21. [Hurricanes]
  • A couple league-wide awards have been announced this week. First up, the King Clancy Memorial Trophy goes to Matt Dumba from the Minnesota Wild. [Sportsnet]
  • Next we have the Masterton Trophy which has been awarded to Bobby Ryan of the Ottawa Senators. [ESPN]
  • 10 Rookies making their mark in the NHL playoff debuts. [SI]
  • Unique circumstances give NHL’s its first ‘Final Four’. [NBC Sports]
  • The Vancouver Canucks are headed towards an fascinating offseason. [NBC Sports]
  • With the Conference Finals getting underway and all four teams competing in Edmonton, players were expecting their families to be able to join them inside the bubble. However, Canadian officials at this point are not allowing American families to cross the border which is creating confusion and frustration for both the players and their loved ones. [The Athletic $]
  • While their may be frustration about families not being allowed, one thing is for sure; the bubble life is working when it comes to fighting off COVID-19:

Scoreboard Update

Conference Finals

Series Standings Next Game (ET)
Series Standings Next Game (ET)
EC: #2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs #6 New York Islanders Lightning Lead 3-1 9/15 at 8pm
WC: #1 Vegas Golden Knights vs #3 Dallas Stars Stars Win 4-1 N/A