NHL Injuries: Blues, Mitchell, Hillen, Laich, Myers and Clowe
Jason Gregor: Blues Federko: "I believe Backes will start for sure. Oshie is a bit of a question because it was a head injury, but I expect he'll play." ... "It looks like Berglund will miss this series so someone like Ott, Paajarvi or…
Quick Hits: Credit Facility, Preds, Penguins Man-Games Lost, Attendance, Hartnell and Capitals
Chris Botta: The NHL is setting up a credit facility of at least $1 billion. This would allow teams to borrow money from a centralized loan pool. Allan Walsh: "In a below the radar move, there are reports the NHL has…
NHL Videos: Brendan Shanahan Press Conference
Tim Leiweke President and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment makes his opening statement. Brendan Shanahan makes his opening remarks. Brendan Shanahan talks on making positive impact on this hockey club. Brendan Shanahan talks on bringing his leadership qualities…
2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs Schedule: First Round
The first round of the Eastern Conference gets underway on Wednesday April 16th with games in Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh. The first round of the Western Conference gets underway on Wednesday April 16th with the Ducks hosting the Stars.
NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Capitals, Predators, Selanne, Spezza, Byfuglien and Giguere
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: If the Maple Leafs fire Randy Carlyle, some coaches that they may be interested in: Mike Keenan, John Hynes (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins head coach), Peter Laviolette and Kevin Dineen. The Leafs have $49 million committed…
NHL Rumors I: Jets, Canucks, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers and Brodeur
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Jets have to trade Evander Kane, but they won't get full value for him. Could the Jets and Canucks work out a deal, Kane for Alex Edler and a prospect? The Red Wings…
Morning Hits: Ovechkin, Jovanovski, Waivers, Brygalov and the Maple Leafs
Katie Carrera: Alex Ovechkin: “It’s not about me or Backy or somebody else. It starts on top and if they want to change, they have to change.” Clarifying quote: He's saying it's not up to him if they make changes, but he…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Canucks, Penguins, Kings, Panthers, Senators and Maple Leafs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sabres GM Tim Murray is willing to trade almost anyone. He's been shopping Chris Stewart, Christian Ehrhoff, Luke Adam and Drew Stafford. They will also listen to offers on Marcus Foligno, Johan Larsson and…
NHL Rumors II: Avalanche, Jets, Flames and Phaneuf
Benjamin Hochman of the Denver Post: Josh Kroenke, the Avs president, on if he sees the Avalanche making a big free-agent splash with offseason: "We're always looking for ways to improve our team," he said. "I think the players we've…
NHL Rumors I: Leafs, Jets, Panthers and A Bunch On The Capitals
TSN Insider Trading: Darrren Dreger: Don't expect any decisions on Dave Nonis and/or Randy Carlyle to made in the near future.Dreger: Safe bet is that Paul Maurice will be back in Winnipeg next season. Pierre LeBrun: There haven't been any…
NHL Video: Mike Rupp To Have Phone Hearing For Hit On T.J. Oshie
Minnesota Wild forward Mike Rupp will have a phone hearing for his hit on St. Louis Blues forward T.J. Oshie. How many games do you think Rupp SHOULD get? How many games do you think Rupp WILL get?
NHL Rumors II: Panthers, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Penguins and Avs
The Fourth Period: The Panthers are hoping to re-sign pending RFAs Dmitry Kulikov and Eric Gudbranson, as well as pending UFA Tom Gilbert. Gilbert and the Panthers will talk about an extension before July 1st. The Panthers have already had…