NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 11
The Tampa Bay Lightning are once again at the top of our NHL power rankings. The Nashville Predators move up one slot and sit at No. 2. The Washington Capitals jumped into the top three this week, moving up from…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Golden Knights, Penguins and Senators
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: (mailbag) Think that GM Stan Bowman will eventually make a trade at some point to take advantage of the LTIR cap space (Marian Hossa). A top-nine center might be one…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the New York Islanders
On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: The Sharks are not interested in trading their core prospects for scoring forward. They may only consider packaging players like Timo Meier, Kevin Labanc, Danny O’Regan, Tim Heed and Joakim…
NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Wild, Predators, Devils and Penguins
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson has been skating on his own according to GM John Chayka. Hjalmarsson has been out with an upper-body injury. There are still no plans for Hjalmarsson to start practicing the…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Jets, Oilers, Canadiens, Blue Jackets, Penguins and Senators
On the Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Ottawa Senators ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Can see the Vancouver Canucks increasing their efforts to trade defenseman Erik Gudbranson. It's doubtful that they are interested…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings, NY Islanders and NJ Devils
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on NBCSN on the LA Kings and Drew Doughty: "hoping that they can have a deal in place, locked up to announce July 1, at least early July..." Chris Nichols: Dreger…
Eastern Conference News: Overseas Games, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Devils, Penguins and Capitals
On NHL games overseas ... Darren Dreger: The NHL and NHLPA have talked about playing games in Europe and Asia next year, possibly six teams. Among the countries discussed are China, Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland. Jim Matheson: Have heard that…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Kings, Sharks, and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks reassigned forward Joseph Blandisi to the AHL. On the Calgary Flames ... Calgary Flames: Forward Jaromir Jagr missed last night's game with a lower-body injury. Pat Steinberg: Defenseman Travis Hamonic left in…
NHL Rumors: Belmont Park Good News For New York Islanders and John Tavares
On the New York Islanders ... Andy Griziano: "Pretty simple as it stands currently re: Tavares. Organizational ownership secure, practice rink five minutes away, new building approved 15 miles away, cap space no issue, contract length no issue...becomes all about…
NHL Rumors: The Pittsburgh Penguins Are Not Done Dealing
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said the two deals he made yesterday went "hand-in-hand". “I’m not sure that I would’ve made the deal that quick for Archibald if we weren’t…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Leafs-Canes, Canucks, Penguins, Senators and Flames
Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Maple Leafs-Hurricanes game: LA Kings (2), NY Rangers (2), Buffalo Sabres (2), Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning,…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Stars, Oilers, Panthers, Kings and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that forward Ryan Kesler skated yesterday and has been skating every other day. Kesler has some good days but is still having some issues. Carlyle: "We're going to try…