Hockey headlines for April 16, 2023

Sunday, April 16, 2023

Blue Jackets fire Larsen, opt not to retain Legace (Columbus Dispatch)
Ehlers declares himself ‘good to go’ (Winnipeg Free Press)
Patrick Kane was brought in for playoff stage (New York Newsday)
Erik Karlsson feels the Sharks have a bright future, but will he be a part of it? (San Jose Mercury News)
Sarah Fillier’s home-ice hat trick sparks Canada. U.S. awaits in world hockey final (Toronto Star)
Trend or aberration? Doug Armstrong said he needs to reconnect with players to help Blues get back on track. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Cam Neely reflects on building of a juggernaut, girds for playoff run (Boston Herald)
Kraken steel themselves for first-round test against defending champion Avalanche (Seattle Times)
Lightning no longer considered the team to beat in the NHL playoffs (Tampa Bay Times)
Jets confident recent struggles in past as they prepare for playoffs against Vegas (Winnipeg Free Press)
Downright offensive: Why Canes defensemen could be the difference against the Islanders (Raleigh News & Observer)
After not winning playoff series since '15, these Wild built differently (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Open ice key to Rangers vs. Devils series with high-powered teams (New York Post)
Jets Lowry thinks Hellebuyck should get consideration for Hart, Vezina Trophies (Winnipeg Sun)
Kings’ Drew Doughty gets another shot at playoffs against Edmonton (Los Angeles Daily News)
Ilya Sorokin’s playoff experience could be X-factor for Islanders (New York Post)
Boldy becomes a scoring leader as Wild enter the NHL playoffs (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Maple Leafs' Ryan O'Reilly: 'This is what you play for all season' (Toronto Sun)
2 injured Knights skaters participate fully in practice (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Romanov's availability for Isles-Hurricanes remains unclear (New York Newsday)
Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek skates on his own for first time since injury (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov deflects playoff pressure on ‘probably the best team in the league’ (Toronto Star)
Devils must figure out backup goalie plan before first-round series vs. Rangers (NJ.com)
Islanders rookie Samuel Bolduc has less room for error in playoffs (New York Post)
As offseason arrives, the Capitals prep for daunting challenges ahead (Washington Post)
Despite disappointment, Flames still believe they can contend (Calgary Sun)
The Penguins limp into an early offseason with an uncertain future (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Red Wings realize need to boost grit, competitiveness (MLive.com)
Undecided about future, Sabres captain Kyle Okposo 'proud' of his role in turnaround (Buffalo News)
Jeff Carter said he intends to play next season and is happy here in Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Tristan Jarry headlines Penguins' most prominent free agents (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes bright spots in a dark season (Vancouver Province)
Emotional J.T. Miller meets motivational match in Rick Tocchet (Vancouver Province)
'I'm just trying to get my hand back,' says Tanner Pearson (Vancouver Province)
Akito Hirose, Cole McWard the result of a new dedication to the collegiate ranks (Vancouver Province)
Game 3 sold out, Jets looking forward to first whiteout since 2019 (Winnipeg Sun)