Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Devils, Bruins, Pens and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Tampa Bay Lightning: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman release the below statement with regards to Steven Stamkos' injury. "Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos suffered a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee during the…
Western Conference Injuries: Flames, Kings, Avs, Coyotes, Stars and Preds
On the Calgary Flames ... John Shannon: Was told that Johnny Gaudreau's surgery went well yesterday. They are still unsure of the time frame. They should know more in the few days. Elliotte Friedman: Initial talk is that Gaudreau will be out…
NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 6
The Montreal Canadiens take over from the New York Rangers for first spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week six. The Canadiens received three of six first place rankings. The Rangers dropped one slot to No.…
NHL Rumors: Olympics, Expansion Draft, Senators and Islanders
On the Winter Olympics ... Chris Johnston: Would be too late for the 2018 Olympics if the NHL doesn't go, but Rene Fasel said he'd consider an U20 Olympic tournament. Gino Reda: Rene Fasel said that they have found approximately $10…
NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames and Dougie Hamilton
On Dougie Hamilton and the Calgary Flames ... Jimmy Murphy: "Why is Dougie Hamilton being available via a trade news now? Has been for a while!" Chris Nichols of Fan Rag Sports: Darren Dreger was on TSN 690 and was talking…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Rangers, Devils, Pens and more
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan Burns of NHL.com: Steven Stamkos left last night's game in the first period with a lower-body injury. Joe Smith: There was no update on Stamkos after the game. He will be re-evaluated today and…
Western Conference Injuries: Preds, Kings, Flames, Avs and more
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Goaltender Pekka Rinne missed last night's game and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Rinne didn't practice Monday and the team said it was a "maintenance day." GM David Poile said…
Quick Hits: Roster Notes, Lines, Pairings and Starting Goalies
On the New Jersey Devils ... Sean Shapiro: Devils forward Taylor Hall won't play tonight due to a lower-body injury. On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro: Center Jason Spezza will return to the Stars lineup tonight. On the Montreal Canadiens…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Isles, Seattle, Crawford, Vegas and Stars
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: Don't see the Kings having the assets or the salary cap space to make a significant trade. On the New York Islanders ... B.D. Gallof: "No trade can save this, bc it…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Calgary Flames
On the Ottawa Senators ... Elliotte Friedman: The Senators may be testing the trade market for goaltender Andrew Hammond. A couple teams are looking for help in net. Bruce Garrioch: Waivers could be an option for Hammond if the Senators can't…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Panthers, Avs, Kings, Wings, Wild and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said Stralman would miss at least the first three games of their five game road trip. Joe Smith: Cooper said…
Quick Hits: Coyotes, Flames, Islanders, Lines and Pairings
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Arizona Coyotes and Arizona State University have start negotiations on building a 16,000 plus arena on the corner of McClintock Drive and Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe, Arizona. “Today’s…