NHL News and Notes: Pickard, Dea, Darling, Zykov, Soshnikov, Laine and Krejci
Claimed off waivers Chris Johnston: The Arizona Coyotes have claimed Calvin Pickard off waivers. Chris Johnston: The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed Jean Sebastien Dea off waivers. Hurricanes put two on waivers Pierre LeBrun: The Carolina Hurricanes put goaltender Scott Darling…
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Capitals and Jets
Still no timetable on Hunwick Paul Hamilton: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Matt Hunwick said that all he could do until about a month ago was rest. He had wondered if his season was over. There is still no timetable on when…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – GM Candidates, Coaching, And Their Lack Of Trades
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Philadelphia Flyers CEO Dave Scott said their GM search will be "weeks, not months." Scott Mellanby and Chris Pronger have ties to the Flyers. Dean Lombardi won't be a candidate. Chuck Fletcher and Ron Francis make…
NHL Rumors: Jeff Skinner – Buffalo Sabres, and the Carolina Hurricanes
Skinner will get paid this offseason, but maybe not as high as some reports Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 690 and was talking about Buffalo Sabres pending free agent winger Jeff Skinner. For the…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Penguins, Sharks and Capitals
Miller out five weeks ... Carlo a possibility for tonight Boston Bruins: Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller will be re-evaluated in about five weeks after a CT scan revealed "a cartilage injury to this larynx." Matt Kalman of WEEI: Bruins defenseman…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, and the Montreal Canadiens
Who is the front-runner for the Philadelphia Flyers GM position? TSN: Pierre LeBrun: Have been told that the Flyers have got their list down to four main candidates and includes Chuck Fletcher. Dean Lombardi is not a GM candidate. Lombardi was…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Willam Nylander – Deadline Fast Approaching
The deadline for the Maple Leafs to sign Nylander to be eligible for this season is Saturday at 5:00 pm ET TSN: Bob McKenzie on Insider Trading said there have been many rumors regarding William Nylander floating around - that…
NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Avalanche, Oilers, Kings, Blues, and Maple Leafs
Raanta exits last night's game early Arizona Coyotes: Goaltender Antti Raanta left last night's game with a lower-body injury. Craig Morgan: Have to wonder if Raanta was even 100 percent when he returned to the lineup. Barrie misses last night's…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Kevin Hayes, And Their Untouchables To Most Likely To Go
Rangers will need to make a decision about Hayes Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers went through a nice winning streak before loses over the weekend. GM Jeff Gorton is not in a rush to make…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the Columbus Blue Jackets
Two potential Hextall replacements in Philadelphia Darren Dreger: Potential GM replacements for the Philadelphia Flyers after they fired Ron Hextall yesterday include Chuck Fletcher and Ron Francis. Pierre LeBrun: (as of early yesterday afternoon) Philadelphia hasn't approached the Carolina Hurricanes…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Stars, Kings, Rangers, Canucks, Capitals and Jets
Miller takes a puck to the throat Justin Leger: Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller left last night's game against the Maple Leafs after being struck in the throat by a puck. He went to the hospital for evaluation. "Right now…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kings, Blues, and Coyotes
Maple Leafs close to a contract with Nylander? Howard Berger: "Loud, though unconfirmed, whisper tonight that #Leafs and William Nylander have agreed on a contract. Announcement Monday?" Kings would likely have to retain salary in a Kovalchuk trade Dennis Bernstein:…