Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Habs, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Looking like forward Noel Acciari is out tonight with a lower-body injury. The Bruins have recalled Anders Bjork. Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have a follow-up appointment with doctors later this week. His…
NHL Rumors: Looking at who the Detroit Red Wings Could trade at the deadline
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Luke Fox: Pending UFA defenseman Mike Green said that there have been no contract extension talks with the Red Wings. Green added that he wants to be back with the Wings next year. MLive:…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, and Golden Knights
On the Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins will likely be looking for an experienced "all-around" right winger before the NHL trade deadline. Pending UFA Thomas Vanek would be an option.…
NHL News: League Notes and Expansion, Flames, Blue Jackets, Avs, and Jets
On League Notes and Expansion ... Chris Johnston: Discussions between the NHLPA and NHL are ongoing regarding the next World Cup of Hockey. Don Fehr said that 2019 is too soon, but possible times are February 2020 and September 2020.…
NHL Rumors: Looking at the Top 12 Pending Unrestricted Free Agents
On the top 12 pending UFA's ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at top free agents and any recent rumors and notes about them. 1. John Tavares - New York Islanders - Both the Islanders and Tavares continue to say…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the Vancouver Canucks
On the Ottawa Senators ... Jim Cerny of the SportingNews: Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson answered questions from the media yesterday morning about the Senators and but wouldn't go much into his future. He admits that the Senators need to make…
NHL Rumors: The Detroit Red Wings are ready to start selling
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance: A source is saying that the Red Wings have let teams know that they are ready to start selling and that more than pending UFA defenseman Mike Green will be available. It…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Don't expect the Oilers to be blowing things up according to Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli. "Of course not,’’ Chiarelli said. “I’ve said that to our fans. Part of what we’re…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Dallas Stars ... Dave McCarthy: Nill on if he is optimistic that Valeri Nichushkin could return to the Stars next season: "I've talked to Val & his representatives and I think he's excited about coming back. We'll take that…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Nash, Grabner, Holden, Desharnais, Zuccarello and McDonagh
On the New York Rangers ... Arthur Staple: (responding to Brooks article) There are several Rangers players that would be perfect fits for the Islanders, but it's hard to imagine the Rangers helping the Islanders for a playoff push even…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the New York Islanders
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Agent J.P. Barry on Henrik Sedin saying that money doesn't matter: "That's why they have an agent, player always say that." Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks signing Thomas Vanek for $2 million…
NHL Rumors: Voynov, Sharks, Penguins, and Islanders
On Slava Voynov, the San Jose Sharks, and Pittsburgh Penguins ... TSN Insider Trading: Russian defenseman Slava Voynov would like to return to the NHL one day. He left NHL for Russia after a domestic assault incident. Darren Dreger: It…