Rumors I: Coaches, Wild, Flames, Bruins, Blues and Lightning
Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Thought is that unless things turn around quickly in Columbus, Todd Richards could be relieved of his duties. John Tortorella could be the top candidate to replace Richards if they make…
Injuries: Penguins, Lightning, Devils, Coyotes and Blues
On the Penguins ... Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins Pascal Dupuis returned to practice yesterday. He's been out with a lower-body injury since a week before the season started. “Felt good. Good step in the right direction,” said…
Rumors: Bruins, Flyers and Blue Jackets
On the Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) Bruins defenseman Joe Morrow hasn't shown a lot so far this season. He would have to clear waivers if they wanted to send him to Providence. There might be a time…
Injuries: Sens, Preds, Lightning, Blues, Devils, Stars and Isles
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators Clarke MacArthur is believed to be out with a concussion, and it doesn't look like he'll be returning soon. Marc Methot is out with the flu. Senators coach Dave Cameron on MacArthur. “I’m…
Rumors: Oilers, Bruins, Hurricanes and Blue Jackets
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (mailbag) Oilers Andrew Ference has a no-trade and no-movement clause. He has this year and next left on his four-year, $13 million contract. There is a chance that the Oilers could buy him out…
Morning Hits: Suspension, Injury and Roster Notes
Nikita Nesterov was suspended two games for his hit from behind on Curtis McKenzie. Injury Updates ... Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks forward Logan Couture will be out four to six weeks as he needs surgery…
News: Canadiens Sign Tomas Plekanec To A Two Year Extension
Plekanec HERO chart from OwnThePuck Pat Hickey: The Canadiens have signed Tomas Plekanec to a two-year contract extension. He'll get $7 million next year, and $5 million the following year. The 32-year old Plekanec was drafted 71st overall in the…
Rumors and Notes: Oilers, Jackets, Panthers, Leafs and Kings
On the Oilers ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1260 on Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli. “Very patient guy. Makes very rational decisions. Never emotional. So if he does do something, it’ll be done after a lot…
Video: Should Nesterov Be Suspended For Hit On McKenzie?
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Nikta Nesterov boarded Curtis McKenzie last night. McKenzie was taken to the hospital in "excruciating pain" with a lower body injury according to Stars coach Lindy Ruff. Do you think Nesterov will get suspended, and…
Injuries: Lightning, Stars, Sharks, Red Wings, Capitals and More
On the Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning's Victor Hedman left five minutes into the second period after his head hit hard off the boards from hit by Jamie Benn. Hedman was able to skate off under…
Afternoon Hits: Tootoo, Ultimate Rankings, Injuries, Lines and Goalies
NHL Player Safety: Devils forward Jordin Tootoo has been fined $2,217.74 for a dangerous trip on Predators defenseman Seth Jones ESPN: 2015 Ultimate franchise rankings Tampa Bay (3rd overall) Anaheim (4th overall) Dallas (10th overall) Detroit (14th overall) Chicago (17th…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 1
Three different teams received first place rankings from nine different media outlets - four votes for the Rangers, three for the Canadiens and two for the Lightning. Seven different teams received top three voting To get our consensus point total,…