NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks and Islanders
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 saying that he hasn't heard anything "substantive" on trade talk involving the Toronto Maple Leafs: "I don't get the sense that Toronto is in the heat of anything."…
NHL Injuries: Stars, Canes, Flames, Sabres, Canucks, Wings and more
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Patrick Sharp practiced today with teammates for the first time since suffering a concussion. He is not expected to play, but it is a good sign he's able to practice. Mark Stepneski: Coach Lindy…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Trouba and the Red Wings
On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba ... Pierre LeBrun of TSN: Think that Jacob Trouba would ultimately welcome a change. His contract is easily moveable and the Jets can take offers for him for the next two years. Ken Wiebe…
NHL Rumors: Hot Seat, Kovalchuk, Olympics and Canucks
On the Hot Seat ... Michael Traikos in the Toronto Sun: Looking at five coaches that could be on the hot seat already this season: Jack Capuano (New York Islanders), Willie Desjardins (Vancouver Canucks), John Tortorella (Columbus Blue Jackets), Lindy…
NHL Injuries: Hawks, Sabres, Wild, Canes, Lightning, Flames, Sens and Oilers
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Brian Hedger: Forward Artem Anisimov is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Coach Joel Quenneville wouldn't say why he was pulled from the game. Mark Lazerus: Quenneville on Anisimov's injury: "We don’t like talking about injuries. Not…
NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 5
Five different teams received first place votes in this week's NHL power rankings. The New York Rangers received two first place votes and sit atop our consensus NHL power rankings this week The Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Habs-Bruins, Coyotes, Isles and Canucks
On Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins ... Hockey Inside/Out: Scouts listed to attend the Canadiens-Bruins game: LA Kings, Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild. On trade requests and the Arizona Coyotes ...…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Canucks, Ducks, Red Wings and Kings
On the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Jacob Trouba's two-year, $6 million doesn't hurt his trade value, but it would be a surprise if the team attitude changes. Don't see…
Morning Hits: Lindholm, Yakupov and Injury Updates
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm said that he'd be okay to play, but it's up to the coaches. On the Florida Panthers and NY Rangers ... Harvey Fialkov: Dylan McIlrath will practice with Panthers today.…
Quicks Hits: Spezza, Nelson, Lines, Pairings and Starters
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Center Jason Spezza (lower-body) skated this morning, but he's not ready to return just yet. On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward Brock Nelson was feeling better today after only playing…
NHL Trade: Rangers Trade McIlrath To Panthers For Kampfer and Pick
The New York Rangers trade defenseman Dylan McIlrath to the Florida Panthers for defenseman Steve Kampfer and a conditional 2018 7th round draft pick. The 24-year old McIlrath was drafted 10th overall in the 2010 draft by the Rangers. The…
NHL Rumors: Not Much Has Changed Even Though Trouba Has Signed
On Jacob Trouba and the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Trouba nor his agent spoke to the media after signing the two-year bridge deal, so it's not known if anything has changed with regards to the…