Western Injuries Non-Playoffs: Kings, Sharks, Wild and Blackhawks
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: The LA Kings announced yesterday the following medical procedures. Tyler Toffoli - had minor surgery on his left knee and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. Derek Forbort - had minor…
Eastern Injuries Non-Playoffs: Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Ryan Kennedy: Defenseman Nikita Zaitsev said that he might have come back a little early but he knew that he would be able to help the team. On the Boston Bruins ... Caryn Switaj…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Offseason Notes – Part 3
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Arpon Basu: When asked if having more teams interested in signing him would tempt him to test free agency on July 1st, Alexander Radulov responded with: "Things are going to be good if we're going…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Offseason Notes – Part 2 – Carey Price
On the Montreal Canadiens and Carey Price ... Montreal Canadiens: GM Marc Bergevin on the possibility of trading Carey Price: “I never comment on trades, but in this case I will; no.” Eric Engels: Bergevin on Price's willingness to remain with…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Offseason Notes – Part 1
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Canadiens goaltender Carey Price is eligible to sign a contract extension after July 1st. GM Marc Bergevin was asked if they could win with a goaltender taking up a big chunk…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins Offseason Notes and Priorities
On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Goaltender Anton Khudobin likely won't be back. Vegas could select him in the expansion draft. Matt Beleskey has three years left on his deal and is a possible…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings – Gaborik, Toffoli, Iginla, Pearson and Lombardi
On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven of Mayor's Manor: Quotes from GM Rob Blake's press conference yesterday. Blake on a Marian Gaborik buyout. “Will he get a buy out? No.” Blake on if they've made any decisions about…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks – Thornton, Marleau, Jones, Vlasic and Couture
On the San Jose Sharks ... Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: Both Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau are 37 years old and are free agents on July 1st. Both want to continue playing. Logan Couture and Marc-Edouard…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Senators, Penguins, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs
On the Ottawa Senators ... Dean Brown: GM Pierre Dorion said that forward Bobby Ryan had an x-ray during Game 6 but wouldn't say what area was looked at. Results were negative. Dean Brown: GM Dorion said that they expect…
Western Conference Injuries: Sharks, Ducks, Kings and Wild
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks coach Pete DeBoer said that the 37-year old Joe Thornton was playing with a torn MCL and ACL. “I don’t know if the injury report has come out yet, but I’ve…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Offseason Priorities
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the offseason priorities of the Montreal Canadiens. 1. Sign goaltender Carey Price to a contract extension - Getting Price signed to a contract extension should be GM Marc Bergevin's…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets Offseason Priorities
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Entering the offseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets need to look at acquiring another top-four defenseman. They have an excellent top pairing of Zach Werenski and Seth Jones. David…