Western Conference Injuries: Sharks, Blues, Stars, Canucks and Predators
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks forward Tomas Hertl is out indefinitely with a sprained right knee. Sharks GM Doug Wilson: "Hertl will undergo a minor procedure tomorrow under the direction of the Kaiser Permanente medical…
Quick Hits: Roster Notes, Injury Updates and Starting Goalies
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Defenseman John Klingberg will be scratched for missing a team meeting. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Mike Zeisberger: The Blue Jackets activate defenseman Seth Jones from the IR. He's missed the past…
Rumors and Notes: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks and Las Vegas
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Lyle Richardson in The Hockey News: Last week Pierre LeBrun was on TSN radio and was asked about the Toronto Maple Leafs possibly trading winger James van Riemsdyk for a defenseman. LeBrun said that…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Avalanche and Canucks
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: The Buffalo Sabres were involved in some trade talks yesterday. Can't say for sure if/when anything could come from it. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater of Bleacher Report: Colorado Avalanche winger Jarome…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Red Wings, Stars, Ducks and Panthers
On the New York Rangers ... Justin Tasch: Center Mika Zibanejad will be out six to eight weeks with a broken fibula. Steve Zipay: Coach Alain Vigneault Oscar Lindberg will play today. Josh Jooris and Brandon Pirri are other center…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Blackhawks and Blue Jackets
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Blues GM Doug Armstrong on coach Ken Hitchcock: "The guy has the best winning percentage in hockey over the last six years. If he's in danger, then everybody's in danger." On the Chicago Blackhawks…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Coyotes, Sabres and Canucks
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos could be out for four months, with a potential mid-March return date. The Lightning have about $725,000 in salary cap space and could gain around $8…
NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Jackets, Capitals, Senators, Bruins and More
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Tucson Roadrunners: Statement from Coyotes GM John Chayka. "Arizona Coyotes center Craig Cunningham suffered a medical emergency on the ice prior to the start of tonight’s game between the Tucson Roadrunners and the Manitoba Moose…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Canucks and Evander Kane
On the Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks and Evander Kane ... Bob McKenzie: The Sabres and Canucks were talking about Evander Kane, but "it's no longer being pursued." Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Botchford thinks that Evander Kane would be…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes – Ryan Murphy and Addressing Relocation
On the Carolina Hurricanes, Ryan Murphy and Addressing Relocation ... Darren Dreger of TSN: There is more trade talk going on around the NHL lately, with defenseman a hot commodity. Dreger doesn't get the sense that Dougie Hamilton is truly in…
Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Kings, Hawks, Sharks and More
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes GM John Chayka confirmed that Brad Richardson broke his tibia and fibula during Thursday night's game. He had surgery yesterday morning and is "stabilized." “We’re still waiting to see…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Ligthtning, Sabres, Senators and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman remained on the ice after the team finished practice yesterday. No official word from the team, but him working out is definitely encouraging. Joe Smith: Victor Hedman was given a…