Five Questions with Dan Marr
NHL Central Scouting director discusses Draft Lottery, possible changes to industry
by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
NHL.com's Q&A feature called "Five Questions With …" runs every Tuesday. We talk to key figures in the game and ask them questions to gain insight into their lives, careers and the latest news.
The latest edition features Dan Marr, who has served as director of NHL Central Scouting since 2011.
Rangers on brink of elimination, hope for rare feat in best-of-5 series
Trail Hurricanes looking to accomplish what's been done once in NHL history
by Dan Rosen @drosennhl / NHL.com Senior Writer
The same question the New York Rangers had coming into the Stanley Cup Qualifiers is still hanging around them, still unanswered, as they face potential elimination less than a week into them.
Scheifele, Laine injuries leave 'big hole' for Jets in Qualifiers
Could be without forwards trying to even series in Game 2 against Flames
by Tim Campbell @TimNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
The Winnipeg Jets could be without forwards Mark Scheifele and Patrik Laine when they play the Calgary Flames in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Monday (2:30 p.m. ET; NHLN, NHL.TV, SN).
Shesterkin practices, could be available to play Game 2 for Rangers
Goalie was ruled unfit for opening loss by Lundqvist to Hurricanes in Cup Qualifiers
by Dan Rosen @drosennhl / NHL.com Senior Writer
Igor Shesterkin practiced Sunday and could be available to play for the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday (Noon ET; NBCSN, NHL.TV, SN, SN360, TVAS, FS-CR, MSG).
Korpisalo to start for Blue Jackets in Game 1 of Qualifiers
Gets call ahead of Merzlikins in series opener against Maple Leafs
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Joonas Korpisalo will start for the Columbus Blue Jackets against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday (8 p.m. ET; NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-O).
Kovalchuk comfortable with Capitals entering first playoffs since 2012
Forward adjusted to new team after season was paused
by Tracey Myers @Tramyers_NHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
Ilya Kovalchuk said the past few weeks in training camp have helped him fit in better with the Washington Capitals as he prepares to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2012.
Canadiens path against Penguins in Qualifier must pass Crosby, Malkin
Plan to utilize Suzuki, Kotkaniemi, Domi to help against Pittsburgh's top scorers
by Dave Stubbs @Dave_Stubbs / NHL.com Columnist
If the Montreal Canadiens are to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers, they'll need to find a way to control their opponent's two-headed monster, otherwise known as centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
HawerchukStrong.com launches to raise money, awareness to fight cancer
Hockey Hall of Famer's charity work inspires new venture
by Tim Campbell @TimNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
Dale Hawerchuk's fight against stomach cancer has sparked the launch of HawerchukStrong.com, a website with the goal to inspire, raise awareness and raise money for the continuing fight against the disease.
Crosby vows to lead Penguins in fight against social injustice, racism
Says high-profile NHL players 'important when it comes to being a part of change'
by Wes Crosby / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
Sidney Crosby said he plans to play a role in increasing diversity in hockey.
Canadiens 'shouldn't feel ashamed' to play in Cup Qualifiers
Aim to make most of opportunity against favored Penguins
by Dave Stubbs @Dave_Stubbs / NHL.com Columnist
With a one in 24 chance of winning the 2020 Stanley Cup, Montreal Canadiens coach Claude Julien makes no apologies for being among the teams in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.