Yahoo Sports The NHL Evening Skate for Oct. 17
Heading into this evening’s action, here are the day’s top NHL storylines:
Senators’ high-flying rookie winger Brady Tkachuk to miss about month with leg injury
Tkachuk had been a bright spot for a surprising Ottawa Senators team in the early going, but the rookie is going to spend a little time on the shelf. [More]
Blackhawks starting goaltender Corey Crawford expects to make season debut
After getting subpar goaltending from Cam Ward thus far, the Chicago Blackhawks should be able to turn to the steady starter Corey Crawford, who is looking to return from months of dealing with concussion issues. [More]
New hires reflect NHL’s move toward including women
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ decision to bring Hayley Wickenheiser aboard could result in a larger trend of NHL clubs being more gender-inclusive with their coaching and front office hiring. [More]
Lamp-lighters
Matheson suspension a positive step for the NHL
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has often been far too lenient with players who engage in dangerous behavior, but that could be turning around. [More]
According to ‘Wild Bill’ Karlsson, all Vegas needs is ‘ketchup effect’
Vegas Golden Knights star William Karlsson hasn’t been scoring much lately, but he’s got a great metaphor to describe why he’s not worried. [More]
Fantasy forecheck
Cut ‘Em Loose: Don’t hold non-stars through injuries
Although it’s tempting to believe that useful fantasy assets are worth stashing on your bench even if they have long-term injuries, the reality is unless they are elite producers it’s probable not worth the trouble. [More]
Game of the Night
Boston Bruins at Calgary Flames
The Flames and Bruins have a few things in common. Both sport deadly first lines and solid defense corps and both have some inconsistency in the net. Boston is the better team on paper, but this matchup has the makings of an exciting, high-scoring, bout. [Full preview]
