NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Flames, Stars, Senators, Devils, Rangers, Sharks and Leafs
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Ryan Kesler (hip) was on the ice practicing again yesterday. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that defenseman Adam McQuaid will be a game-time decision today. On…
NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Wild, Predators, Devils and Penguins
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson has been skating on his own according to GM John Chayka. Hjalmarsson has been out with an upper-body injury. There are still no plans for Hjalmarsson to start practicing the…
Eastern Conference News: Overseas Games, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Devils, Penguins and Capitals
On NHL games overseas ... Darren Dreger: The NHL and NHLPA have talked about playing games in Europe and Asia next year, possibly six teams. Among the countries discussed are China, Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland. Jim Matheson: Have heard that…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Kings, Sharks, and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks reassigned forward Joseph Blandisi to the AHL. On the Calgary Flames ... Calgary Flames: Forward Jaromir Jagr missed last night's game with a lower-body injury. Pat Steinberg: Defenseman Travis Hamonic left in…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Stars, Oilers, Panthers, Kings and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that forward Ryan Kesler skated yesterday and has been skating every other day. Kesler has some good days but is still having some issues. Carlyle: "We're going to try…
Eastern Conference News: Jackets, Red Wings, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Devils, Lightning and Leafs
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Blue Jackets PR: The Blue Jackets assigned forward Tyler Motte to the AHL On the Detroit Red Wings ... NHL Player Safety: Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader was fined $5,000 for spearing Islanders defenseman…
NHL Trade: Penguins Acquire Jamie Oleksiak From The Stars
NHL.com: The Dallas Stars have traded defenseman Jamie Oleksiak to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a conditional 2019 fourth round pick. The Penguins then re-assigned defenseman Kevin Czuczman to the AHL. Oleksiak carries a $965,000 salary cap hit and will be…
NHL Trade: Penguins Acquire Michael Leighton From Coyotes
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Arizona Coyotes make a trade ... NHL.com: The Arizona Coyotes trade goaltender Michael Leighton and a 2019 fourth round pick (Minnesota's pick) to the Pittsburgh Penguins for goaltender Sean Maguire, forward Josh Archibald and a 2019…
Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Stars, Kings, Canucks and Golden Knights
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Both Jan Rutta and Cody Franson are hopeful that they can return on Thursday against the Stars. On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Defenseman Marc Methot (knee) practiced yesterday but coach Ken…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Canadiens, Islanders, Senators, Penguins and Capitals
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward David Krejci missed last night's game with an upper-body, and won't be in the lineup tonight either. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres assigned forward Hudson Fasching to the…
NHL News: Oilers, Habs, Devils, Penguins, Blues, Leafs, Canucks, Capitals, Lines and Pairings
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers have activated defenseman Adam Larsson from the IR and have assigned forward Anton Slepyshev to the AHL. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Irfaan Gaffar: The Canadiens sent Shea Weber back to…
Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Avalanche, Blues, Sharks and Canucks
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Jan Rutta and Cody Franson are hopeful to return to the lineup on Thursday. On the Colorado Avalanche ... NHL.com: Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson has been suspended for two games for boarding Lightning…