In a season that began with the death of star left winger Johnny Gaudreau six weeks before opening night, the Columbus Blue Jackets are getting closer to ending a four-year playoff drought.

"I was so fortunate with the people and the mentors I have," Tortorella said. "If I can offer that ... I don't force myself on anybody, but if people want to ask me questions, I think that's a huge ...

The New York Rangers missed a chance to get closer but didn't lose ground in the playoff race the past few days.

Rangers forward prospect helped United States repeat as WJC champions; sons of Canadiens coach skating for Brown, Harvard ...

Elias Pettersson could be the odd man out in Vancouver. What does he bring, where could he land and what does Vancouver need?