Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Canadiens and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins have sent forward Anders Bjork to the AHL. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Coach Bill Peters on Lucas Wallmark: "He's sore and doubtful for tomorrow." Wallmark took a skate…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Pittsburgh Penguins
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: (mailbag) Don't think you can assume at this point that the Sharks plan to trade defenseman Paul Martin. Martin should be back to playing with Brent Burns, with the…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Colorado Avalanche, and Montreal Canadiens
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: Assuming that Kings forward Jeff Carter is healthy by the trade deadline, that would be a huge add for them. They could use a top-four defenseman. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Ryan…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Avs, Stars, Predators, Canucks, and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Forward Ondrej Kase missed last night's game with flu-like symptoms. On the Colorado Avalanche ... BSN Avalanche: Goaltender Semyon Varlamov left last night's game early. AJ Haefele: All that coach Jared Bednar would…
Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs, and Capitals
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Defenseman Ryan Murray is traveling with the Blue Jackets on their road trip but it's doubtful that he plays. It is a good sign that he is going with the team. On…
NHL News: Coyotes, Wild, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Capitals, Lines and Pairings
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Emerson Etem told the Coyotes that he no longer wants to play in the AHL and is looking for other options. The Coyotes have terminated Etem's contract. On the Minnesota Wild ... Minnesota…
NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty
On the Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Max Pacioretty has struggled this season. The Canadiens didn't really replace the losses of Andrei Markov and Alexander Radulov. Jonathan Drouin and Pacioretty have shown little chemistry. Pacioretty…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues
On the Ottawa Senators ... Jimmy Murphy: Source has said the Senators forward Derick Brassard's name is "definitely out there" and to "keep an eye on Pittsburgh." James Gordon of The Athletic: It's not the time for the Senators to…
NHL News: Coyotes, Canes, Avs, Jackets, Panthers, Habs, Wild, Isles, Pens, Blues and Capitals
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes recalled defenseman Kyle Capobianco from the AHL and re-assigned Andrew Campbell. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Lee Stempniak practice yesterday in a no-contact jersey. Forward Marcus Kruger is…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Wings, Penguins, Kings, Canucks
On the Calgary Flames ... John Shannon: "In Calgary, just get a sense that management may be feeling a shake-up is necessary... not getting the results and not scoring ... time to make some "adjustments"." On the Detroit Red…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, and Blue Jackets
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Pierre Dorion will be in Buffalo watching the World Junior Championships scouting 2018 draft-eligible players, their four prospects, and likely engaging in some trade talk. Reps from…
NHL News: Coyotes, Flames, Avs, Red Wings, Oilers, Predators, Rangers, Blues and Maple Leafs
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Elliotte Friedman: Forward Emerson Etem was placed on unconditional waivers by the Coyotes. Matt Layman of Arizona Sports: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson has been out since November 28th and has only played in 17 games this…