- The Hockey Writers
THW Power Rankings: All Hail the Golden Knights
Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Power Rankings, the top-13 teams in the NHL this week as ranked by members of The Hockey Writers. The Vegas Golden Knights’ eight consecutive victories carried them into first place in The Hockey Writers’ weekly NHL power rankings. The Golden Knights, the NHL’s hottest team, completed a two-game sweep of the San Jose Sharks with a 5-2 victory on Wednesday.
- Sportico
Seattle Kraken Pull Franchise Pieces Together With Draft on the Horizon
(This story has been corrected in the ninth paragraph to note Golden Knights first-season trip to the Final occurred three years ago. ) The Seattle Kraken are about to metaphorically take the ice at full speed in preparation for their first season, targeted to begin in October. The National Hockey League’s latest team is about […]
- WFTX
White House official: Guidelines for fully-vaccinated people could be loosened soon
Andy Slavitt, an adviser to the White House COVID-19 response team, said during an interview with CNN Wednesday that he’s “confident” that new guidance for those fully vaccinated against the virus could be coming soon. CNN anchor Jake Tapper specifically asked Slavitt about whether it’s safe for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to wear masks outdoors, avoiding crowds and eating indoors at restaurants while safely distanced from others.
