NHL Rumors: Goaltenders – Islanders, Penguins, Panthers
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Some thoughts on the Islanders and their goaltending situation. Don't think that there is much of a trade market for Jaroslav Halak due to his salary and that he has one year…
NHL Injuries: Stars, Hawks, Canucks, Ducks, Bruins, Wild and more
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Patrick Sharp (concussion-like symptoms) worked out on Sunday. Cody Eakin (knee) is skating but is still two to three weeks away from returning to the lineup. Mark Stepneski: Forward Ales Hemsky will be…
NHL Rumors: NY Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs
On the NY Islanders and their three goalie system ... Arthur Staple: Talked to some people over the weekend and it's safe to say that none of the NY Islanders three goalies (Jaroslav Halak, Thomas Greiss and J-F Berube) have requested a…
NHL Injuries: Jets, Wings, Pens, Sabres, Sens and Kings
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe: Jets coach Paul Maurice said that defenseman Tyler Myers is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He was injured during Friday's game against the Avalanche. Sara Orlesky: Forward Drew Stafford has been ruled out of…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Rangers, Flames, Ducks and Red Wings
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) The Blues could decide to leave Jay Bouwmeester unprotected in the expansion draft to see if Vegas would bite. That may not help the Blues retain Kevin…
NHL Rumors: Vegas, Jets, Islanders and the Goalie Market
On Las Vegas ... Pierre LeBrun: On the 48-hour free agent window for Las Vegas before the expansion draft. "Vegas must select 20 contracts among its 30 players picked. So only a max of 10 free agents can be picked - RFA…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Coyotes, Ducks, Stars, Leafs, Lightning and more
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: Defenseman Brayden McNabb left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Jon Rosen: Coach Darryl Sutter on McNabb: "We'll re-evaluate him tomorrow." On the Minnesota Wild ... Minnesota Wild: Coach Bruce Boudreau…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Devils-Hawks, Red Wings and Coyotes
Scouting the New Jersey Devils and Chicago Blackhawks ... Dan Rice: Scouts listed for the Devils-Blackhawks game last night: Islanders, Kings, Las Vegas, Stars, Flyers, Panthers, Canadiens and Penguins. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) The…
NHL Rumors: Vegas, Scouting Leafs-Panthers, Jets and Trouba
On Las Vegas ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Sources saying that Las Vegas will be given a 48-hour window before the expansion draft to talk with and sign any unprotected UFAs and RFAs. If Vegas is able to sign a pending…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Lightning, Pens, Ducks, Kings and more
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Forward David Backes didn't travel with the team and will be evaluated after the weekend. He could join the team at some point on their road trip. Amalie Benjamin: Tuukka Rask is traveling with the…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Winnipeg Jets
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and James van Riemsdyk ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on James van Riemsdyk: "I wouldn't say that he's in play. I certainly haven't heard his name attached or being shopped by the Toronto Maple Leafs." On the…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Red Wings and Penguins
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Pierre LeBrun: Ducks GM Bob Murray said that they are good with regards to the salary cap at this point and they don't have to make a trade. Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1200: …