NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Arizona Coyotes, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Nichols of Fan Rag Sports: Elliotte Friedman was on Sportnet 590 and was talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs. He believes the Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello is waiting for the right piece before…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Blackhawks, Avs, Kings, Predators, Blues, Sharks and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that they expect forward Corey Perry to start skating soon. Carlyle believes Perry will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip but isn't sure if he'll play.…
Eastern Conference news: Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Lightning and Maple Leafs
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella said that when defenseman Zach Werenski is ready to return to the lineup, he'll back paired with Seth Jones. Markus Nutivaara will remain in their top four as Tortorella said…
NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Panthers, Sens, Devils, Rangers, Penguins, Canucks and Capitals
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Renaud Lavoie: The Ducks put Dennis Rasmussen on waivers. On the Calgary Flames ... Derek Wills: Looking like Jaromir Jagr will return to the lineup tonight after missing the past two games and seven of…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Cole, Kuhnhackl, and Adding Speed
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins defenseman Ian Cole has been a healthy scratch for four games this season. Recent injuries to Matt Hunwick and Kris Letang have kept Cole in the lineup. “It’s certainly…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Penguins, Canadiens, Red Wings, Coyotes, Oilers and Senators
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks have been inconsistent scoring up front this season and their biggest need may be a top-nine center. They could give Tanner Kero another look. GM Stan Bowman has to…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Avs, Wild, Sharks and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Forward Ryan Kesler returned to the lineup last night - his season debut. On the Arizona Coyotes ... NHL: Forward Zac Rinaldo was suspended for six games for sucker punching Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Senators and Penguins
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Though healthy, defenseman Adam McQuaid didn't play last night. Coach Bruce Cassidy said that both David Krejci and Peter Cehlarik are skating but not ready to play yet. On the Columbus Blue Jackets…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Flyers, Penguins and Sabres
On the St. Louis Blues and Philadelphia Flyers ... Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: (mailbag) The Philadelphia Flyers have turned things around, and Wayne Simmonds may not become available at the trade deadline. Would the Flyers want to…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the New York Islanders
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Defenseman Ryan McDonagh will be an unrestricted free agent after next season. He'll be 30 years old and could be cheaper than other pending UFA defensemen Oliver Ekman-Larsson,…
NHL News: Coyotes, Blue Jackets, Devils, Senators and Johnny Bower
On the Arizona Coyotes ... NHL Player Safety: Coyotes forward Zac Rinaldo has waived his right to have an in-person hearing and will have a phone hearing today. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Columbus Blue Jackets: Forward Tyler Motte…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Maple Leafs and Red Wings
On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said on the weekend that you might have thought that the Islanders winning the bid for a new arena at Belmont Park may have been the closing piece to…