Blackhawks' Kane a finalist for NHL's Ted Lindsay Award

Posted April 25, 2019 1:00 am

John Dietz

Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane, Tampa Bay forward Nikita Kucherov and Edmonton forward Connor McDavid were named the three finalists for the NHL's Ted Lindsay Award, given to "the most outstanding player in the NHL" as voted on by members of the NHL Players' Association.

Kane, who won the award in 2016, led the Hawks with 44 goals and 66 assists. He also put together a 20-game point streak to become just the seventh player in league history to put together such streaks together. His other came in 2016 when he recorded a point in 26 straight games.

Kucherov led the league with 128 points and his 87 assists tied Jaromir Jagr's mark for most in league history by a winger.

McDavid recorded a career-best 116 points and had more ice time than any other forward (22:50).

King named coach:

Derek King, 52, was named head coach of the Rockford IceHogs Thursday. King replaced Jeremy Colliton as interim head coach Nov. 6, 2018 and led Rockford to a 29-28-7 record. The Hamilton, Ontario, native played 14 seasons in the NHL, scoring 261 goals and notching 351 assists in 830 games.

In addition, Anders Sorensen received a multiyear contract to remain an assistant in Rockford. Sorensen has been an IceHogs assistant since replacing Sheldon Brookbank in January.

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