NINO NO MORE!: The New York Islanders traded disgruntled talent Nino Niederreiter to the Minnesota Wild for Cal Clutterbuck. Everyone's eyes are on the fact that Niederreiter will get a new lease on life in Minnesota and that the Isles get a known forward that brings a little toughness to the lineup. However, don't overlook the fact that Clutterbuck was a teammate of Tavares for two years in the OHL where he scored 35 goals in both years and scored a total of 157 points in 131 games. Keep him on your radar come draft day. read more

NINO NO MORE!: The New York Islanders traded disgruntled talent Nino Niederreiter to the Minnesota Wild for Cal Clutterbuck. Everyone's eyes are on the fact that Niederreiter will get a new lease on life in Minnesota and that the Isles get a known forward that brings a little toughness to the lineup. However, don't overlook the fact that Clutterbuck was a teammate of Tavares for two years in the OHL where he scored 35 goals in both years and scored a total of 157 points in 131 games. Keep him on your radar come draft day. read more

NINO NO MORE!: The New York Islanders traded disgruntled talent Nino Niederreiter to the Minnesota Wild for Cal Clutterbuck. Everyone's eyes are on the fact that Niederreiter will get a new lease on life in Minnesota and that the Isles get a known forward that brings a little toughness to the lineup. However, don't overlook the fact that Clutterbuck was a teammate of Tavares for two years in the OHL where he scored 35 goals in both years and scored a total of 157 points in 131 games. Keep him on your radar come draft day. read more

NINO NO MORE!: The New York Islanders traded disgruntled talent Nino Niederreiter to the Minnesota Wild for Cal Clutterbuck. Everyone's eyes are on the fact that Niederreiter will get a new lease on life in Minnesota and that the Isles get a known forward that brings a little toughness to the lineup. However, don't overlook the fact that Clutterbuck was a teammate of Tavares for two years in the OHL where he scored 35 goals in both years and scored a total of 157 points in 131 games. Keep him on your radar come draft day. read more

KENNEDY KNOWS THE WAY TO SAN JOSE: Pittsburgh traded to San Jose for their 2nd round pick in this year's draft (50th overall). read more

Mike Smith in 2012 - 38-18-10 / 2.21 GAA / .930 SV%. Smith in 2013 - 13-12-4 / 2.54 GAA / .912 SV%. Yeah Smith had a tough year compared to 2012. But lets be realistic last season was the first time he posted a GAA under 2.60 since his rookie year in 2006. I'm not saying he is not a good goalie but some regression from 2012 was definitely to be expected. However he does have a good matchup tonight vs. the Avs and is one of the better options in a quiet night in the NHL.

Smith had a tough night in one of the Coyotes biggest games of the season, allowing three power-play goals in a 4-0 loss to the Red WIngs on Monday. It is worth noting that Smith is playing through a lower-body injury. He will face a Sharks team that he shutout the only time he faced them this season.

Smith returned to the lineup Saturday and made 38 saves, plus two more in the shootout, as the Coyotes defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 to remain alive for one of the final playoff spots in the Western Conference. This is a huge game for both teams, so Smith will need to be at his best tonight.

Smith returned to the lineup Saturday and made 38 saves, plus two more in the shootout, as the Coyotes defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 to remain alive for one of the final playoff spots in the Western Conference. This is a huge game for both teams, so Smith will need to be at his best tonight.

And a last minute start for Smith who is able to play though his injury.