First all-Black forward starting line showcases Lightning, NHL s focus on diversity
Evan Axelbank reports
TAMPA, Fla. - The first faceoff Monday night between the Lightning and Panthers was also the first of its kind. An historic starting lineup, said Lightning play-by-play announcer Dave Randorf. There s another look at Daniel Wolcott playing with Mathieu Joseph and Gemel Smith.
It was the first time a full line of forward players who are Black started an NHL game. Maybe it is a story today, but as the league gets more diverse, you hope it is not going to be a story anymore and it is just going to be the norm, said head coach Jon Cooper.
He said, ’I’m all in, I can’t wait to get there, Hextall said Monday afternoon while announcing the first major move since he replaced Jim Rutherford in February. We have a player here who has won two Stanley cups . his reaction last night was terrific.
And emphatic. He said I can come out whenever you want, I’m ready to go tomorrow, which is today, Hextall said. Credit to Jeff, he should be here (Monday night) and hopefully we can get him in with the rest of the guys (on Tuesday).
Carter was the lone move the Penguins made at the deadline, one made easier thanks to both Carter s Cup-winning pedigree and the Kings offer to pick up half of Carter s salary, which carries an average annual value of $5.2 million.
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin could make his season debut in a couple of weeks after the All-Star had offseason hip surgery, general manager Jim Nill said
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) â More than two months later, Petr Mrazek still has his edge.
Mrazek made 28 saves in his first game back after a lengthy absence as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Dallas Stars 1-0 on Sunday night.
âIt felt good to be back,â Mrazek said. âIt has been a long journey.â
Mrazek, who notched his third shutout of the season, played for the first time since suffering a thumb injury Jan. 30 against Dallas.
Stars coach Rick Bowness didnât return to the bench for the third period because of what the team announced was a COVID protocol.
Jordan Martinookâs second-period goal was enough scoring for the Hurricanes.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Dallas Stars coach Rick Bowness was pulled from behind the bench after two periods of the team’s game Sunday night against the Carolina Hurricanes because of