NHL News: LA Kings Fire Lombardi and Sutter, Promote Blake and Robitaille
On the Los Angeles Kings ... AEG: The LA Kings relieved President and GM Dean Lombardi and head coach Darryl Sutter of their duties. The Kings have scheduled a press conference at 1:00 pm PST tomorrow. The Kings have named…
NHL Rumors: Jarome Iginla and Radim Vrbata
On Jarome Iginla ... Bo Hamby of LA Kings Insider: Jarome Iginla will turn 40 years old on July 1st, and the pending unrestricted free agent isn't sure if he'll play next season or retire. It's sounding like he maybe…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Hurricanes, Bruins and Canucks
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: The Stars would like to bring Valeri Nichushkin back, but if it happens, still not sure when it would be. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis said that…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets
On the Dallas Stars ... Andy Strickland: Lindy Ruff won't be returning as the Stars head coach. Word is that Ruff turned down a contract extension from the Stars several months ago. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Lindy…
Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Matchups and Schedules
NHL: The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs will get underway on Wednesday. First round schedule, with all times in EST and TV coverage. EASTERN CONFERENCE Montreal Canadiens (A1) vs. New York Rangers (WC1) Wednesday, April 12, 7pm: Rangers @ Canadiens |…
Quick Hits: Injury Updates, Stars, Kings, Blackhawks, Red Wings and Bickell
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Leafs PR: Defenseman Nikita Zaitsev left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Defenseman Roman Polak left at the end of the second but returned in the third. Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock…
NHL Rumors: Coaching, Zaitsev, Neil and the New York Islanders
On some potential coaching moves, Nikita Zaitsev and Chris Neil ... Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada Headlines. Elliotte Friedman thinks there could be a significant number of coaching changes this offseason. The Vegas Golden Knights still need to hire their…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes – Doan’s Future and Offseason Needs
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Dave Vest: Forward Shane Doan on his future: "I truly haven't made up my mind...If I had made up my mind it would be a pretty emotional night & I didn't want that" Dave Vest: Doan…
NHL Injuries: Senators, Leafs, Wings, Bruins, Predators, Canucks, Blues and Blackhawks
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: The Senators will hold defenseman Erik Karlsson out for their remaining regular season game, his third straight game. Karlsson on if he'll be a 100 percent for the start…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, New Jersey Devils and Arizona Coyotes
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) Asked about if Paul Stastny's injury played a role in the Blues bringing Vladimir Sobotka over this year, burning the last year of the deal and…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Del Zotto, Mason, Lyubimov, Schultz and Giroux
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Marc Narducci of the Philadelphia Daily News: Defenseman Michael Del Zotto realizes it could be final two games in a Flyers jersey this weekend. "I know where I am contract-wise," said the 26-year-old defenseman, who…
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Bruins, Sens, Pens, Caps, Habs, Lightning and Coyotes
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Wawrow: Source with direct knowledge of the situation said that Kyle Okposo's condition is showing signs of improving. John Vogl: Forward Marcus Foligno is finished for the season with a knee injury - out…