NHL Injuries: Sabres, Blackhawks, Canadiens, Ducks and More
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Jack Eichel practiced yesterday but didn't travel with the team to Washington. “He was bouncing in and out of guys, and it’s another step,” Bylsma said. “He wanted to be…
NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 7
The New York Rangers reclaim top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week seven. Only one of six outlets ranked the Rangers at No. 1, but four outlets had them at No. 2. The Montreal Canadiens…
Expansion Draft: List of Players Who Must Be Protected
On players who must be protected in the expansion draft ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The NHL sent a memo to all teams outlining the players that would currently have to be protected for the June expansion draft. There are 66…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Avalanche, Penguins and Vegas
On the Las Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: Source from the LA Kings organization said on Sunday that Evander Kane is not an option for the Kings. Dennis Bernstein: The Kings need to find a winger before the trade deadline.…
NHL Injuries: Hawks, Coyotes, Stars, Bruins, Flyers, Canadiens and More
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Captain Jonathan Toews left last night's game in the second period. Coach Joel Quenneville said it was an upper-body injury and they should now more today. They are hopeful it's…
Quick Hits: Vegas, Waivers, Roster Notes and Starting Goalies
On the World Cup and Winter Olympics ... Gord Miller: Revenue earned by the World Cup was disappointing, an NHL executive: "Does this make Olympic participation more or less likely? To me, less." ... "For the World Cup to succeed, it has…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Sabres, Maple Leafs and Hurricanes
On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs ... TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: Think the Pittsburgh Penguins could move Marc-Andre Fleury before the March 1st trade deadline. Teams will step up and contact the Penguins. The Penguins don't…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Avs, Canadiens, Blackhawks and More
On the Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red Wings, Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars and New York Islanders ... Elliott Friedman of Sportsnet: Assumption may have been that the Buffalo Sabres would be desperate…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Kings, Wild, Flyers, Canadiens and More
On the Boston Bruins ... Steve Conroy: Zdeno Chara had one shift in the second period and didn't go out for the third period. Boston Bruins: Coach Claude Julien said after the game that he doesn't have an update on Zdeno…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Flames-Sabres, Senators and Blackhawks
Scouting the Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres ... Chad DeDominicis: Scouts listed to attend the Flames-Sabres game: Montreal Canadiens (3), Toronto Maple Leafs (2), Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Carolina Hurricanes, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks,…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Evander Kane
On the Buffalo Sabres and Evander Kane ... Paul Hamilton WGR 550: Sabres coach Dan Bylsma on Evander Kane rumors. “I don’t know where they’re coming from, but I think they’re more in Canada than I get the sense that they’re…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Rangers, Panthers, Wings, Sabres and More
On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton said that Mika Zibanejad doesn't need surgery on his broken leg. It's a non-displaced fracture. Steve Zipay: Forward Pavel Buchnevich has no structural damage to his back and will…