NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Vancouver Canucks
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: The plan from the start of the season for the Flyers may have been to have Steve Mason and Michal Neuvirth duel each other in an internal competition for a…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Rangers, Olympics and Panthers
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Darren Dreger: At least one team called the Maple Leafs over the weekend to ask if they were on James van Riemsdyk's no-trade list. Trade speculation by the media promotes calls like this. Chris…
Western Conference Injury Updates and Notes
Western Conference Injury Updates ... On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Coach Joel Quenneville confirms that Marian Hossa will return to the lineup tonight. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Ryan Getzlaf wasn't in the lineup last night due…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Rangers, Wings, Bruins, Canadiens and more
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Brian Hedger of NHL.com: Forward Ryan O'Reilly practiced yesterday for the first time since having an appendectomy on Christmas day. They are hopeful he can return tonight. "He felt really good on the ice, has no…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Avalanche, and Coyotes
On the Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: The Blackhawks are considering winger Jarome Iginla. Would give the Blackhawks more depth/insurance up front. Mark Lazerus: Adding to Dater's report ... Have heard Iginla's thrown around, but given the Blackhawks…
NHL Rumors: Dreger and McKenzie on the Colorado Avalanche
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger on TSN 690 on the Colorado Avalanche and what they could do before the trade deadline. Dreger wonders if they should sit tight for now and see where…
Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Jets, Blackhawks, Oilers and Predators
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Center Ryan Getzlaf received treatment for his lower-body injury and is day-to-day. He saw some improvement, but didn't skate yesterday. Anaheim Ducks: Ducks assistant coach Paul MacLean yesterday on Getzlaf: "There was improvement today,…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Flyers, Lightning, Devils, Hurricanes and Red Wings
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: Defenseman Mark Streit was put on the LTIR, which allows the Flyers to be able to activate Michal Neuvirth from the IR. Dave Isaac: Streit to the LTIR is a stopgap move as he's…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Avalanche, Canadiens and Stars
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Colorado Avalanche power forward Gabriel Landeskog would be an intriguing trade possibility for the Boston Bruins. Avs GM Joe Sakic would likely ask for defenseman Brandon Carlo, who is from Colorado Springs,…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Looking For Depth and An Outdoor Game
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators GM Pierre Dorion is in Montreal scouting the World Juniors, and he'll also be talking to teams about adding some depth upfront. Dorion has been actively talking to…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Devils, Rangers, Wings, Canes, Habs and Lightning
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald: Coach Dan Bylsma said that center Johan Larsson had surgery on his dislocated elbow and wrist and is out indefinitely. Larson sent a text to a Swedish newspaper saying…
Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Stars, Coyotes, Kings, Sharks, Ducks and Preds
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Forward Marcus Kruger is out for two to three weeks and has been put on the IR. The Blackhawks are hopeful that Marian Hossa is able to return on Thursday. On…