Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Kings, Predators, Canucks, Knights, Jets, and Playoff Races
The Vegas Golden Knights could move Reilly Smith out of town before the end of the NHL Trade Deadline.
The Vegas Golden Knights could move Reilly Smith out of town before the end of the NHL Trade Deadline.
On Goaltender Interference …

Jon Rosen: The Board of Governors approves the changes to coach’s challenges on goaltender interference. New standard decided by “the NHL Situation Room (which shall include a former referee in the Officiating Department in the decision-making process) … and consulting with the Referee who made the original call”

Jon Rosen: The goaltender interference changes go into effect today.

On the Chicago Blackhawks …

Chicago Blackhawks: The Blackhawks have signed defenseman Joni Tuulola to a two-year contract that kicks in next season. He will report to Rockford of the AHL.

Cap Friendly: The Blackhawks have put goaltender Jean-Francois Berube on waivers.

On the Los Angeles Kings …

Jon Rosen: Defenseman Jake Muzzin is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.

On the Nashville Predators …

Brooks Bratten: The Predators have been told that Jokerit has terminated Eeli Tolvanen contract and they’ve started the process to get him signed and to bring him to Nashville.

On the Vancouver Canucks …

Rick Dhaliwal: Coach Travis Green said that Adam Gaudette will be in the lineup on Thursday against the Oilers.

On the Vegas Golden Knights … 

Jesse Granger: Coach Gerald Gallant said that they expect Reilly Smith to be able to return to the lineup before the playoffs.

On the Winnipeg Jets …

Scott Billeck: The Jets have assigned goaltender Michael Hutchinson to the AHL.

Western Conference NHL playoff races …