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.…
Western Conference News: Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Predators, Sharks, Blues and Jets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Jordan Martinook is out with an upper-body injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Forward Michael Frolik practiced in a no-contact jersey. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: The Blackhawks are…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Devils, Penguins
On the Boston Bruins ... NHL: Forward Brad Marchand is suspended for five games for elbowing Devils forward Marcus Johansson. Joe Haggerty: Forward Noel Acciari has an upper-body injury. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Coach Bill Peters that…
Western Conference News: Kings, Blues, Sharks, Golden Knights, and Jets
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: Defenseman Derek Forbort suffered an upper-body injury last night. On the St. Louis Blues ... Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Forward Jaden Schwartz is nearing a return from a broken…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Panthers, Devils and Senators
On the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Source is saying that the NHL Department of Player Safety will review Brad Marchand's elbow to the head of Devils forward Marcus Johansson. There was a not…
Western Conference News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Predators, Blues, Canucks, and Jets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes acquired defenseman John Ramage from the Blue Jackets for future considerations. Craig Morgan: Ramage will report to Tucson of the AHL. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: The Blackhawks assign…
Metropolitan Division: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Flyers, and Penguins
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Defenseman Brett Pesce (upper-body) practiced yesterday. He's not ready just yet, but it sounds like he's very close. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Forward Cam Atkinson said that it's possible…
Atlantic Division: Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Senators, Maple Leafs, and Lightning
On the Boston Bruins ... NBC Sports Boston: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy will be out for about two weeks after undergoing a procedure for an abnormal heart rhythm. The Bruins issued a statement. “After the Nov. 26 game, Charlie told team physicians…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Wings, Devils, Lightning, Sharks, and Canucks
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Forward Sebastian Aho won't be back before the All-Star break according to coach Bill Peters. Peters added, “from that point on, I don’t know." On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers: Forward Artem…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings, Wild, Sharks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Canucks
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Derek Ryan returned from his upper-body injury last night. Michael Smith: Forward Sebastian Aho missed his first game with a concussion and lower-body injury. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Forward…
Western Conference News: Flames, Oilers, Kings, Seattle, Golden Knights, and Jets
On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: The Flames have recalled forwards Marek Hrivik and Andrew Mangiapane. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: Forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has a cracked rib as well as a bruised sternum and will be…
Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, and Maple Leafs
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Amy Moritz: The Sabres recalled forward Nicholas Baptiste. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Both Justin Abdelkader and Darren Helm will be out of the lineup through…