NHL Injuries: Habs, Panthers, Sens, Wings, Devils, Blues and Jets
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: Coach Claude Julien said that defenseman Shea Weber will miss the next two games with a lower-body injury. Stu Cowan: Goaltender Al Montoya (lower-body) was back on the ice at yesterday's morning skate.…
NHL News: NHL Says No To The 2018 Winter Olympics
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The NHL released a statement today saying they won't be participating in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. “We have previously made clear that, while the overwhelming majority of our Clubs are adamantly opposed to disrupting the…
NHL Rumors: David Kampf, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs
On European free agent David Kampf ... Elliotte Friedman: One European free agent that is getting interest in Czech forward David Kampf. The Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights are believed to be among the teams interested.…
NHL Injuries: Sharks, Flyers and Coyotes
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Forward Joe Thornton had to be helped to the dressing room after a collision with Canucks forward Michael Chaput. Thornton's left knee bent in an unnatural position. He…
NHL Injuries: Senators, Penguins and Lightning
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa: The Senators will be without defenseman Cody Ceci tonight. It didn't sound like defenseman Erik Karlsson would be ready to go tonight. They are also without Marc Methot. On the…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Jagr, Kings and Canadiens
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: The Flyers are in on college free agent Spencer Foo. On Jaromir Jagr and the Los Angeles Kings ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Hearing that it may not be easy for…
NHL Rumors: Avs, Sabres, Lightning, Kings and Islanders
On the Colorado Avalanche, Buffalo Sabres, Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: A league executive said that Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon is not as untouchable as he once was. Pro scouts…
NHL Injuries: Flyers, Lightning, Red Wings, Senators, Islanders, Penguins and Bruins
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: Goalie Michal Neuvirth collapsed with over 12 minutes left in the first period yesterday. Neuvirth was alert while being taken off this ice on a stretcher and was…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Defenseman Alex Edler on waiving his no-trade clause: "I don't know. I haven't thought about it" Defenseman Chris Tanev on his no-trade clause: "I won't be focused on it. But it's a business"…
NHL Injuries: Islanders, Lightning, Flyers, Bruins, Stars and Ducks
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward John Tavares is week-to-week with a hamstring injury. Andy Graziano: The Islanders are shutting forward Casey Cizikas down for the season with an undisclosed injury. Arthur Staple: Coach Doug Weight said…
NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 25
The top four in this week's consensus NHL power rankings remain unchanged from last week. The Washington Capitals swept all seven first place rankings this week and remain at No. 1. The Pittsburgh Penguins are slowly getting healthy and are…
NHL News: Patrik Elias Retires From The NHL After 20 Seasons
Patrik Elias announced today that he'll be retiring from the NHL. Elias had been skating, rehabbing his knee for a potential return, but in the end he decided to hang them up. He spent his entire 20 year NHL career…