Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Sharks, Flames, Ducks and Stars
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Defenseman Brent Seabrook won't play tonight after suffering an apparent head injury on Tuesday. "He's not going to play (Friday)," coach Joel Quenneville said of Seabrook. "But we'll say he's…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Canadiens, Rangers, Caps, Wings and Sabres
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Sportsnet: Sportsnet's Eric Engels reported that Montreal Canadiens winger Max Pacioretty played the month of November with a broken foot, which is now fully healed. “Max Pacioretty through most of November was playing with a broken…
NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 9
It was a tight race this week in our consensus NHL power rankings with only 'two points' separating the top three teams. The New York Rangers were one point ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets, who were one…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Isles, Canucks, Stars, Avs, Wild, Kings and Blue Jackets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Pierre LeBrun: The Coyotes could make another attempt to re-sign center Martin Hanzal. It may depend on how good the trade offers are for him between now and the trade deadline. On Vadim Shipachyov and Evgenii…
Rumors and Injuries: Montreal Canadiens
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: The Montreal Canadiens announced that both Alex Galchenyuk and David Desharnais will be out for six to eight weeks with knee injuries. Galchenyuk was injured in the third period of…
Morning Hits: Olympics, Cowen, Scouting and Islanders
On the 2018 Winter Olympics ... John Shannon: The NHL Board of Governors meetings get underway today in Florida. There will be an update on the 2018 Olympics, but they are not planning on voting. The NHL doesn't have a deadline…
NHL Injuries: Canucks, Stars, Wings, Sens, Rangers, Caps and More
On the Vancouver Canucks ... John Shannon: Philip Larsen spent Tuesday night in hospital and was flying back to Vancouver yesterday to visit team doctors. NHL.com: Larsen returned to the Vancouver. Coach Willie Desjardins spoke with Larsen, who said he had…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Ligthning and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Ben Bishop ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. He should be looking for something in the…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Boston Bruins
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning said that he won't ask any of his players who have a no-trade clause to waive it unless they asked to be moved. “I’m not…
Western Conference Injuries: Blues, Jets, Stars, Canucks, Sharks and Blackhawks
On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: The Blues activated Joel Edmundson off the IR and put Robert Bortuzzo on the IR. Lou Korac: Bortuzzo will be re-evaluated in six weeks. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sara Orlesky: There…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Rangers, Canes, Caps, Sabres, Flyers and More
On the New York Rangers ... New York Rangers: Coach Alain Vigneault said that Rick Nash tweaked his groin and they should know more about his status today. Matt Puempel is out with a concussion. Brett Cyrgalis: Pavel Buchnevich's rehab is going…
Quick Hits: Preds, Jets, Leafs, Ducks, Lines and Starting Goalies
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan: The Predators have activated James Neal from the IR. He's missed the past four games with an upper-body injury. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe: Coach Paul Maurice said that Mark Scheifele won't play…