Joe Smith: This will not sit well with Tampa Bay Lightning fans but Stamkos, as expected, will sit out Saturday’s round robin finale. The forward will not play against the Philadelphia Flyers.
No one is sure of what the injury is but it is clear that the ailment is enough that all precautions are being taken. Stamkos’ status for the first round of the playoffs remains a mystery no one has been able to solve yet.
Rod Brind’Amour’s stock is rapidly rising
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Carolina Hurricanes have a star on the rise and he is not a player but a coach.