New York Islanders 2013-14 Season Primer
Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide: After five seasons of early exits, the New York Islanders, led by John Tavares and Matt Moulson, finally managed to make the playoffs and even took two games against the heavily favored Pittsburgh Penguins before…
Morning Hits: Stepan, Morrow, Oilers heavyweight seach and Fleury
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers RFA Derek Stepan is looking for a two-year deal at $7 million. The Rangers are said to be offering about $6.4 million over two-years. Josh Rimer: The Blues are believed to be offering…
Morning Hits: Weise, Kassian, Clarkson, Waivers, Cliche and the Blackhawks 2nd line center options
Bob McKenzie: There will be disciplinary hearing today for Canucks Dale Weise and Zack Kassian. Weise's hearing is over the phone, the NHL requires an in person hearing for Kassian. David Alter: Maple Leafs David Clarkson would lose $507,692.31 for…
Injury Notes: Gagne, Jagr, Loktionov, Tedenby, Giroux and Okposo
Chris Nichols: Oilers Sam Gagne is out indefinitely with a broken jaw. Rich Chere: Devils coach Peter DeBoer said he hopes to get Jaromir Jagr into a preseason game or two, "I believe he'll be ready (for the season opener)." Rich…
Roster Notes: Red Wings, Kings, Oilers and Sharks
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings assigned 17 players to their AHL team. 38 players left in camp. Forwards: Mitch Callahan, Martin Frk, Jeff Hoggan, Calle Jarnkrok, Tomas Jurco, David McIntyre, Andrej Nestrasil, Trevor Parkes, Marek Tvrdon. Defenseman: Brennan Evans, Gleason…
Line Combos: Devils, Canadiens, Canucks and Maple Leafs
Tom Gulitti: Devils lines: Clowe-Elias-Brunner; Olesz-Henrique-Ryder; Zubrus-Zajac-Sislo; Carter-Gionta-Bernier; Matteau-Josefson-Sestito; Barch-Pelley-Janssen. John Lu: Canadiens lines: Plekanec - Bourque - Gionta; Pacioretty - Desharnais - Brière; Galchenyuk - Eller - Gallagher; Moen - White - Prust. Brad Ziemer: Canucks lines: Sedins with Kassian; Kesler with…
VIDEO: Maple Leafs – Sabres Sunday Night Fight Night
Things got a little crazy during the Maple Leafs - Sabres game. Jamie Devane dropped Corey Tropp in a bit of mismatch, though Tropp seemed willing to go. John Scott goes after Phil Kessel, who delivers a couple two-handed slashes. David…
Injury Notes: Vokoun, Booth, Gustavsson, Gleason, Jagr, Clowe and Vatanen
Pittsburgh Penguins: Penguins Tomas Vokoun underwent a procedure yesterday to dissolve a blood clot in his pelvis and is out indefinitely. Brad Ziemer: Canucks David Booth has groin stiffness. Ansar Khan: Jonas Gustavsson has a groin injury and is expected…
Morning Hits: Waivers, Rielly, Jokinen, Vokoun and Dubinsky
Renaud Lavoie: Put on waivers yesterday: Francis Wathier (Dal), Cedrick Desjardins (TB), Riku Helenius (TB) and Marc-Andre Cliche (LA) Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis on Morgan Rielly: “If he really is ready to play here and he can play…
Roster Notes: Avalanche, Kings, Sabres, Blues and Panthers
Adrian Dater: The Avalanche reassigned Duncan Siemens, Michael Sgarbossa, Gabriel Beaupre, Markus Laudrisen and Karl Stolley. Their roster is down to 37. Jon Rosen: Kings assign four to AHL: M. Niederberger, C. Maclise, V. LoVerde, S. Sabourin. Valentin Zykov returned to…
Line Combos: Bruins, Maple Leafs, Senators, Jets, Sharks and Oilers
Boston Bruins: Bruins lines: Marchand-Bergeron-Eriksson, Smith-Kelly-Söderberg, Johnson-Spooner-Fraser, Caron-Campbell-Lindblad. Terry Koshan: Maple Leafs lines: Leivo on a line w/ McClement and Devane. Smith between Broll and Kulemin. Raymond w/ Bozak and Kessel. Colborne btwn Ashton and Bodie. James Gordon of the Ottawa Citizen:…
Free Agent Hits: Raymond, Franson, Morrow, Gagne, Redden, Knuble and Beleskey
Michael Augello: SportsNet Doug MacLean said that the Maple Leafs already have a deal in place with Mason Raymond for $925,000 if he makes the team. Darren Dreger: Mason's agent, J.P. Barry said that there are talks with the Leafs,…