Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Predators, and Knights
Gibson leaves are the first period Elliotte Teaford of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson didn't come out for the second period in last night's game against the Sharks. “We’ll have more of an assessment when we get…
What Next for the St. Louis Blues and the Edmonton Oilers?
Approaching the quarter mark of the 2018-19 NHL schedule, the St. Louis Blues and Edmonton Oilers found themselves outside the Western Conference playoff picture. Fearful of falling further out of the contention, both clubs fired their head coaches last Tuesday.…
2018 Free Agent Studs And Duds — Right Wing
Thanksgiving left us in the rearview and now it is onto the Christmas holiday season. It presents a great time to evaluate the summer free agent signings. The annual summer of paying and overpaying players often has its share of…
NHL News: PTOs, Senators Vision, and Pacioretty Notes
Two teams won't be being anyone in on a PTO John Vogl: Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill said they likely won't have any veterans on PTOs at training camp: "We’ve talked to some players about that possibility, but right now…
NHL Rumors: Capitals Chose Lesser Offer On Grubauer … Capitals and Carlson Close
On the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals ... Dan Rosen: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan indicated that the Hurricanes offered the No. 42 pick for Philipp Grubauer and presumably Brooks Orpik. The Capitals took the No. 47 pick from the Avalanche…
Pucks in Depth: It May Be Time To Worry About The Washington Capitals
There's cause for concern with the Washington Capitals The 2017 off-season was anything but kind to the Washington Capitals. With their cap constraints and the expansion draft, a ton of talent was purged from their roster. Up front, Washington’s offense took…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Canadiens, Avs, Flames, Blackhawks, Red Wings and Blues
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion was on TSN 1200 this morning and said that he's trying to add a forward today. Dorion added that he's been active for the "last few days." John Rodenburg:…
NHL News: Rangers, Oilers, Capitals and Sabres
On the New York Rangers ... Justin Tasch of the NY Daily News: 34-year old Rick Nash is entering the final year of his contract that carries a $7.8 million salary cap hit. “Every year I want to have the…
NHL Expansion Draft: Calgary Flames Primer
There's a lot of intrigue about what the Calgary Flames will do with protecting some of their players. We all know that their star players will be protected but it's some of the last forwards and the goaltender spot that…
NHL Trade: Sens Trade Chiasson to Flames for Sieloff
The Ottawa Senators have traded RFA right winger Alex Chiasson to the Calgary Flames for defenseman Pat Sieloff. The 25-year old Chiasson was drafted 38th overall in the second round of the 2009 draft by the Stars. The 22-year old…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Martin, Radulov, Blackhawks and Kings
On the Ottawa Senators ... Chris Stevenson: Senators GM Pierre Dorion wants to avoid arbitration with Mike Hoffman, so they'll continue to work on various terms. Shawn Simpson: Both Patrick Wiercioch and Alex Chiasson need to traded by at 5…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, Wild, Habs, Sens, Pens and More
On the Vancouve Canucks ... Darren Dreger: Canucks GM Jim Benning will be fined for his comments make about Steven Stamkos and P.K. Subban. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Ryan Rishaug: There was speculation that Nail Yakupov could have gotten…