NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Islanders, Oilers, Capitals and Canucks
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: It's still a "big if" if John Tavares could test the free agent market on July 1st, but if he does, believe that the Hurricanes would take a run at him. On the…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Price, Pacioretty, Bergevin and Tavares
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Jimmy Murphy: After talking with some sources, the belief around the league is increasing that the Canadiens will "listen to" trade offers for goaltender Carey Price this offseason. Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger on…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Sharks and Rangers
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: (asked if he feels Max Pacioretty wants to be traded out of Montreal) "I think he wanted to stay, but once it became clear that was unlikely he wanted to just get it…
NHL News: Flames, Stars, Kings, Devils, Rangers, Penguins, Blues, Lightning, Knights and Jets
On the Calgary Flames ... Mike Zeisberger: GM Brad Treliving on goaltender Mike Smith: "It's a weird injury and we certainly don't want to see it regress. But I will say that it's positive that he's on the trip ... If…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Oscar Klefbom
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Elliotte Friedman was on Hockey Central and said that Oilers defenseman Oscar Klefbom appears to be playing hurt and they could be showcasing him instead of shutting him down. “It’s…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Flames, Wings, Wild, Preds, Pens, Leafs and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... NHL Player Safety: Bruins forward was suspended for three games for interference on Red Wings forward Frans Nielsen. Cap Friendly: Backes will forfeit $96,774.19 for his three-game suspension. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres…
NHL Attendance After 30 Home Games: 2017-18
Our third installment looking at NHL attendance this season is at the 30 game mark. We've included attendance averages after 10 and 20 games this season, as well as the at the 30 game mark for the three previous seasons.…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Avalanche, Seattle and the Golden Knights
TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: The Ottawa Senators will have a decision to make regarding their 2018 first-round pick. The NHL draft lottery is next month. Many have been thinking the Senators will retain their pick this year…
NHL Rumors: Quick Hits on Canucks, Leafs/Canadiens … Canadiens and Pacioretty
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Elliotte Freidman said on Sportsnet 650 that a comparable for Brock Boeser's next contract could be Johnny Gaudreau's six-year, $40 million deal. On the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Dan Robertson:…
Western Conference News: Coyotes, Flames, Stars, Predators, Blues, Canucks and Jets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Have been told that Antti Raanta's injury is not serious. On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Goaltender Mike Smith practiced with the team for the first time since suffering his lower-body injury.…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Jackets, Wings, Habs, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, and Lightning
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy has a sprained left MCL and will be reevaluated in four weeks. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe: Kyle Criscuolo will be out for four to six weeks with an…
NHL News: Flames, Blackhawks, Oilers, Blues and Canucks
On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: While the Flames are on the road, Kris Versteeg should be rehabbing with their AHL team in Stockton. When the Flames return from their road trip, Versteeg hopes to get clearance…