Carly Pearce could use a little love an positivity right now. She says she is ready to sing but will have to wait as she continues to battle vocal strain issues. Nate Smith is also on the sidelines.

First, new country reminders. The lyric video to Blake Shelton’s “Life’s Been Comin’ Too Fast” just dropped. Bailey Zimmeran’s next single, “Comin In Cold,” is coming tomorrow, along with Rascal ...

Should the Capitals trade for Marco Rossi or pursue J.J. Peterka? Plus, revisiting the Filip Forsberg deal—one of Washington’s biggest trade regrets.