Florida Panthers 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Florida Panthers heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. Projected 2015-16 Range: 6th in the Atlantic, outside the playoffs 2014-15 record: 38-29-15, 91 points Where they finished:…
Rumors II: Senators camp, Bruins defensemen, Bergenheim, and Glencross
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun on jobs at the Senators' training camp: Garrioch notes that Erik Condra's departure and Chris Phillips' injury leave a couple of roster spots open. Assistant GM Randy Lee said, "It depends, you never know…
Rumors I: Huberdeau, Nelson, Clowe, Backes, and Havlat
George Richards: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is confident that they will sign RFA Jonathan Huberdeau before the start of training camp. Arthur Staple: There no update on contract talks with RFA Brock Nelson and Islanders. Staple suggests that Steve Bernier, with…
Trade: Blackhawks Send Kris Versteeg To Hurricanes
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded Kris Versteeg, Joakim Nordstrom and a 2017 third round pick to the Carolina Hurricanes for Dennis Robertson, Jake Massie and a 2017 fifth round pick. The 29-year old Versteeg was drafted 134th overall in the…
Edmonton Oilers 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Edmonton Oilers heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. 2014-15 record: 24-44-24, 62 points Where they finished: 6th in the Division, 13th in the Western Conference, 28th in NHL Total…
2015-16 Florida Panthers Top 10 Prospects
A look at the Florida Panthers top 10 prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. 1. Lawson Crouse: Left Wing – 6’4” / 215 lbs Drafted: 11th overall in the first round of the 2015 draft by the Panthers. After Connor McDavid…
Rumors: Kopitar, Stamkos, Sabres and Devils
Luke Fox of SportsNet: There appears to be a big gap in contract talks between the Kings and Anze Kopitar, but Kopitar said there is no reason to panic. “There’s no reason for me to panic. There’s no reason for…
Morning Hits: Court Cases, Franson, Boyes, and Injury notes
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Ryan O'Reilly's court case in London, Ontario has been pushed back again, and is scheduled for October 1st. O'Reilly has been charged with impaired driving and leaving the scene of an accident. AP in…
Detroit Red Wings 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Detroit Red Wings heading into this season - outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. Projected 2015-16 Range: 3rd in the Atlantic, playoff bubble team 2014-15 record: 43-25-14, 100 points Where they finished:…
Rumors II: Doan, Ladd, Byfuglien and the Jets
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes Shane Doan is entering the final year of his contract, and how this season plays out will play a role in his playing future. “I think I’m playing,” he said. “At the same…
Rumors: Franson, Sabres, Kane, Phaneuf, and Stars
Bob McKenzie: The Sabres and Cody Franson are expected to finalize a two-year contract with a cap hit around $3.3 million. Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Franson would fit into the Sabres top-four, along with Rasmus Ristolainen, Zach Bogosian…
Morning Hits: Expansion, Voynov, Glencross, Bernier, and Flames
Chris Johsnton: "Gary Bettman says the NHL "has a lot of work to do" before making a final decision on expansion." Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Russian news agency TASS on Slava Voynov. US Immigration & Customs Enforcement Western…