Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Matchups and Schedule
EASTERN CONFERENCE Tampa Bay Lightning (A1) vs. New Jersey Devils (WC2) Thursday, April 12, 7pm: Devils @ Lightning Saturday, April 14, 3pm: Devils @ Lightning Monday, April 16, 7:30pm: Lightning @ Devils Wednesday, April 18, 7:30pm: Lightning @ Devils *Saturday, April 21, TBD: Devils @…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk and the Rangers … Jaromir Jagr Not Giving Up
On the New York Rangers and Ilya Kovalchuk ... Larry Brooks: Ilya Kovalchuk doesn't become a free agent until August 15th. Igor Eronko: Source saying that Ilya Kovalchuk will be signing a two to three year deal with the New…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Questions facing Senators this offseason. What is the future of Erik Karlsson? - Sources are saying the Senators will make a fair-market contract extension offer to Erik Karlsson. He'll…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Panthers, Canadiens, Islanders, Senators, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Both Rick Nash and Sean Kuraly didn't play last night but coach Bruce Cassidy thinks they should be ready for Game 1. Riley Nash is expected to start skating this week. On the…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Blackhawks, Stars and Oilers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Pashelka: Ducks injuries: Patrick Eaves - Guillain-Barre syndrome - out indefinitely Kevin Bieksa - Left hand surgery - 2-5 weeks Troy Terry - precautionary measures - day-to-day Cam Fowler - shoulder - 2-4 weeks…
NHL Rumors: Knights, Perron and Neal … Islanders and Tavares
On the Vegas Golden Knights, David Perron and James Neal ... Sportsnet Headlines: David Perron and James Neal have been a big part of the Golden Knights season and both are pending UFAs. There is not enough money in Vegas…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Rangers, Senators, and Sabres
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Sportsnet's Headlines: Chris Johnston: The Red Wings have re-signed GM Ken Holland to a two-year contract extension. Nick Kypreos: The Red Wings will address head coach Jeff Blashill's status by Tuesday. Things are pointing…
NHL News: Ovechkin, Coyotes, Bruins, Hurricanes, Islanders, Rangers, Blues, Capitals, and Eastern Conference Race
On Alex Ovechkin ... David Pagnotta: Ovechkin has led the league in goal scoring for seven seasons now, tieing Bobby Hull for the most seasons leading. Phil Esposito lead the league in goals for six seasons, all were in a…
NHL Rumors: Carlson, Voynov, Canucks and Stars
On John Carlson ... Ray Ferraro: (answering question) John Carlson won't be signing five years, it would be seven years around $7 million a season. "Can't believe for a second he would sign in Canada." On Slava Voynov ... John Hoven:…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks and Duclair … Kings and Doughty
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks acquired Anthony Duclair from the Coyotes for Richard Panik back on January 10th. Duclair is a pending RFA and has been out since March with an injury.…
NHL News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Avs, Panthers, Flyers, Golden Knights, Jets and Playoff Races
Our thoughts and prayers to all of those affected by the Humboldt tragedy. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Pierre LeBrun: Salary breakdown for Antti Raanta's three-year contract extension. Year 1: $2.75 M salary, $1 M signing bonus Year 2:…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Kovalchuk, Knights, Senators, Sabres and Maple Leafs
On the Edmonton Oilers, Ilya Kovalchuk, Vegas Golden Knights, Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Heading into Wednesday night, the Edmonton Oilers were 27th in defensemen scoring with 127 points. This will be a priority for…