NHL Free Agency: Auston Matthews Signs Five-Year Deal – Numbers, Notes, and Thoughts
The Toronto Maple Leafs sign Auston Matthews to a five-year contract for $58.17 million - a $11.634 million salary cap hit. Bob McKenzie: Salary and bonus breakdown. Year 1: $15.2M SB, $700K salary. Year 2: $15.2M SB, $700K salary. Year…
Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Kings, Wild, Sharks, Canucks and Jets
Goligoski fails concussion protocol after a hit along the boards Matt Layman: Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski left last night's game with an upper-body injury. Sean Shapiro: Goligoski failed his concussion protocol testing. Hoping for the best for @GollyGoose33. pic.twitter.com/WqniFXdxIg…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Devils, Lightning and Capitals
Larsson day-to-day but could play WGR 550: Buffalo Sabres goaltender Johan Larsson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Paul Hamilton: Sabres coach Phil Housley wouldn't say if Larsson would be able to play tonight. Schneider back from his conditioning stint…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Avs, Blue Jackets, Kings, Canadiens, Predators, Devils, Islanders, Penguins, Leafs and Jets
Kesler returns Elliott Teaford: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler will return to the lineup tonight. Eric Stephens: Kesler had been dealing with a hamstring issue. Jost out on the ice Ryan S. Clark: Colorado Avalanche forward Tyson Jost, out with…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Kings, Wild, Penguins, Blues, Sharks, Golden Knights and Capitals
Perry activated John Hoven: The Anaheim Ducks have activated forward Corey Perry off of the IR. Forsling activated Chicago Blackhawks: Defenseman Gustav Forsling has been activated from the IR. Larkin expected to play Ansar Khan: Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff…
NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 17
With the All-Star break and teams having their bye weeks, there wasn't much change in our consensus NHL power rankings Broken record ... The Tampa Bay Lightning and Calgary Flames are the top two teams again. The Winnipeg Jets took five…
Penguins-Panthers Trade: Thoughts From The Media
Some thoughts from the media on the Pittsburgh Penguins - Florida Panthers trade that saw Derick Brassard, Riley Sheahan, 2019 2nd and two 4th round draft picks for Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann. Jameson Olive: Panthers GM Dale Tallon: "This move…
Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Oilers, Blues, Sharks and Jets
Perry could return this weekend Elliott Teaford: Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry and Patrick Eaves were on the ice yesterday. Elliott Teaford of the OC Register: Perry has missed the past four months after having knee surgery and is expected…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Devils, Islanders, Rangers and Flyers
Staal still not on the ice Sara Civ: Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal still isn't skating and there is no update on his status. Coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful that they could get him back this season. Blue Jackets lose both…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings, Devils, Rangers and Penguins
Rask could start tonight Joe Haggerty: Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (concussion) was able to fully participate in practice yesterday. There is "a good chance" that he'll be able to start tonight. Joe Haggerty: Rask had spent some of their…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Stars, Devils, Rangers, Penguins, and Lightning
Rask on the ice Joe Haggerty: Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (concussion) wasn't on the ice for their morning skate, but he was on the ice before. Would seem that he won't be out for a long time. Jenner misses…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Stars, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning and Jets
Rask to the IR Mike Loftus: The Boston Bruins put Tuukka Rask on the IR and recalled goaltender Zane McIntyre. Joe McDonald: Rask to the IR is retroactive to January 19th. Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Rask is…