Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Islanders, Rangers, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: David Backes left last night's game after taking a hit from Ducks Nick Ritchie. Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on Anders Bjork: "It's upper-body, he'll miss some time." Cassidy didn't give an update…
NHL Rurmors: New York Islanders, and the Central Division
On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton: Islanders owner Jon Ledecky on John Tavares: "The ball really is in John’s court. He’s being very contemplative about it, he’s thinking about it. It’s a huge decision in a young man’s life.…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Islanders, and Capitals
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Two NCAA players the Canucks are following are U of Maine defenseman Brady Keeper and Bemidji State University defenseman Zack Whitecloud. Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks prospect Kole Lind on not signing an entry-level contract…
Western Conference News: Flames, Avalanche, Kings, Predators, and Canucks
On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Jaromir Jagr cleared waivers and is expected to return home to HC Kladno. Chris Johnston: Jagr's career numbers. Goals: 766 (3rd all-time) Assists: 1,155 (5th all-time) Points: 1,921 (2nd all-time) Games: 1,733 (3rd…
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…