Injuries: Hawks, Coyotes, Lightning, Leafs, Flames, Devils and More
Injury updates from around the NHL .... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Blackhawks defenseman Michal Rozsival joined the team at practice over the weekend. He's still weeks away from returning from fractured left ankle. “I’m definitely excited to be with…
Rink Rumblings: Blue Jackets, Ducks and Hurricanes
The middle of October is normally too early for NHL teams to be contemplating roster or coaching changes, but a pair of teams unexpectedly stumbling out of the gate may force the hand of their general managers. Goodbye, Columbus? The…
Rumors II: Pitkanen, Flames, Expansion and Trade Candidates
Elliotte Friedman and Damien Cox ... Belief out of Anaheim is that GM Bob Murray isn't ready to fire Bruce Boudreau just yet. Expectation is that he'll be behind the bench for their five game road trip that starts later…
Rumors I: Coaches, Wild, Flames, Bruins, Blues and Lightning
Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Thought is that unless things turn around quickly in Columbus, Todd Richards could be relieved of his duties. John Tortorella could be the top candidate to replace Richards if they make…
Injuries: Penguins, Lightning, Devils, Coyotes and Blues
On the Penguins ... Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins Pascal Dupuis returned to practice yesterday. He's been out with a lower-body injury since a week before the season started. “Felt good. Good step in the right direction,” said…
Rumors: Bruins, Flyers and Blue Jackets
On the Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) Bruins defenseman Joe Morrow hasn't shown a lot so far this season. He would have to clear waivers if they wanted to send him to Providence. There might be a time…
Injuries: Sens, Preds, Lightning, Blues, Devils, Stars and Isles
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators Clarke MacArthur is believed to be out with a concussion, and it doesn't look like he'll be returning soon. Marc Methot is out with the flu. Senators coach Dave Cameron on MacArthur. “I’m…
Rumors: Oilers, Bruins, Hurricanes and Blue Jackets
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (mailbag) Oilers Andrew Ference has a no-trade and no-movement clause. He has this year and next left on his four-year, $13 million contract. There is a chance that the Oilers could buy him out…
Morning Hits: Suspension, Injury and Roster Notes
Nikita Nesterov was suspended two games for his hit from behind on Curtis McKenzie. Injury Updates ... Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks forward Logan Couture will be out four to six weeks as he needs surgery…
2015-16 Vancouver Canucks Top 10 Prospects
A look at the Vancouver Canucks top 10 prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. The win now window for Vancouver appeared to be all but closed when Jim Benning took the helm as the GM in the summer of 2014.…
News: Canadiens Sign Tomas Plekanec To A Two Year Extension
Plekanec HERO chart from OwnThePuck Pat Hickey: The Canadiens have signed Tomas Plekanec to a two-year contract extension. He'll get $7 million next year, and $5 million the following year. The 32-year old Plekanec was drafted 71st overall in the…
Rumors and Notes: Oilers, Jackets, Panthers, Leafs and Kings
On the Oilers ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1260 on Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli. “Very patient guy. Makes very rational decisions. Never emotional. So if he does do something, it’ll be done after a lot…