Rumors: Bruins, Blues, Canadiens and Coyotes
DJ Bean of WEEI: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has said that he doesn't have the framework for any potential trades yet. “I’ve been trying to bolster the forward group, and players are hard to come by,” he said. “Certainly I’m…
Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week Eleven
The Blackhawks were ranked first overall by six of eight media outlets, with the Penguins receiving the other two first place rankings. Since we were able to get eight rankings this week, we were once again able to drop the…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Stars, Kings and Draisaitl
The Fourth Period: Contract talks between the Hurricanes and pending UFA defenseman Andrej Sekera are non-existent. It is unclear when they will discuss an extension. It was thought that the Hurricanes reached out the Sekera's camp, but a team source…
Rumors I: Smith, Krug, Vermette, Franson and Hall
Dan Tencer: Tencer wonders that since the Coyotes are a budget team, and if Mike Smith has lost his starters job, would they consider trading him? Could be a smart gamble for someone. Jason Brough: Asks Joe Haggerty if the…
Injuries: Penguins, Kronwall, Bordeleau, Mason, McQuaid and Bishop
Dave Molinari: The Penguins expect to have the mumps test results today for Brandon Sutter, Steve Downie and Thomas Greiss. Dave Molinari: Penguins Blake Comeau is expected to miss several weeks. Coach Mike Johnston wouldn't say what the injury was,…
Videos: NHL Highlights From Tues. Dec. 23rd, 2014
11 games on the last night before the Christmas break. Nightly recap video in four and half minutes, plus extended highlights of each game. Jonathan Bernier collected his second shutout of the season, blanking the Stars 4-0. Lightning's Tyler Johnson…
Quick Hits: CBA, Devils, Line Combos and Starting Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: NHLPA leader Don Fehr told The Hockey News last week that he expects another lockout at the end of this CBA. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly to Lavoie on Fehr's prediction: "Its a fairly naive and uneducated view of…
Video: Should John Scott Be Suspended For Butt-End?
Sharks John Scott delivers a butt-end to Ducks Tim Jackman which knocked him out of the game. There was no penalty on the play. "I didn't see what happened on the ice. I just saw Tim laying there, and went and…
Rumors: Stewart, Kassian, Bruins, Blues, Canucks and Maple Leafs
DJ Bean of WEEI: Sabres Chris Stewart knows his name is in the rumor mill and tied to the Bruins. “I’d be lying if I haven’t heard it. You see it on Twitter every day,” Stewart told WEEI.com after Sunday’s…
Injuries: Mumps, Blues, Lightning, Devils, Red Wings and Wild
Andrew Gross: Rangers confirm that Lee Stempniak has the mumps. He skated on his own yesterday and will skate with the team today. Josh Yohe: Penguins Steve Downie, Brandon Sutter and Thomas Greiss were getting tested for mumps yesterday. Jameson…
Videos: NHL Highlights From Mon. Dec. 22nd 2014
Six games last night. Nightly recap video in just over three minutes, plus extended highlights of each game. Johnny Hockey records a hat trick in a 4-3 Flames win. Braden Holtby stops 38 of 39 in a 2-1 victory over…
Morning Hits: Staal, Beauchemin, Komarov and Bartkowski’s Hit on Gionta
Dan Rosen: Hurricanes coach Bill Peters said the Jordan Staal is real close to returning. He could return on December 29th against the Canadiens. Eric Stephens: Ducks Francois Beauchemin will be out tonight. Targeting their first game after the break.…