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…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins
On the Chicago Blackhawks and Artemi Panarin ... Craig Custance of ESPN: The 25-year old Artemi Panarin is on pace for 30 goals and close to the 77 points he put up last season. Panarin will be a restricted free agent…
NHL Rumors: JVR, Mike Babcock On Trade Rumors … Should Wait For a Top-Four Dman
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Coach Mike Babcock on the James van Riemsdyk and William Nylander trade rumors. "I think there's been a bunch of talk. I just talked to him. There was a bunch of talk about…
NHL Rumors: A Canucks Teardown Not Fair to the Sedins? Miller Back?
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 on any potential changes in Vancouver. The Canucks are a organization that are always worried about selling tickets, and when the seats get empty, change happens.…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Habs, Panthers, Sabres, Bruins, Flyers and More
On the Florida Panthers ... Florida Panthers PR: Defenseman Keith Yandle left last night's game with a lower-body injury. Harvey Fialkov: Coach Tom Rowe said that Yandle will be out for awhile. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Roger Mooney of the…
Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Blues, Canucks and Avs
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Forward Jiri Hudler practiced with teammates yesterday. He is doing better, but will need more practices before he able to return to the lineup. Mark Stepneski: Defenseman Johnny Oduya is expected to practice tomorrow.…