The NHL announced the TV schedule for the opening qualifying round games. In New York MSG+ will have Games 1-3 vs. the Panthers, but nationally those will be on NBC Sports (U.S.) and Game 1 is on Sportsnet 1 & TVA (Canada). Here’s the first two days of NHL qualifying games. NBC Sports will also carry the exhibition game vs. the Smurfs.
- The Islanders are excited about their depth and health (knock on wood) [Isles]
- Pretty much everyone who’s dealt with Ilya Sorokin speaks highly of him.