Pucks in Depth: Frederik Andersen Rebounds and the Blue Jackets Exceeding Expectations
Frederik Andersen rebounding after rough start When the Toronto Maple Leafs traded a pair of draft picks (30th overall in 2016 and a 2nd rounder in 2017) to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Frederik Andersen, and subsequently committed $25 million…
Quick Hits: Maple Leafs, Svatos, Bruins, Rangers, Flames, Coyotes and Starters
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton of TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs put backup goaltender Jhonas Enroth on waivers. Enroth posted a 3.94 GAA, a .872 save percentage and carries a $750,000 salary cap hit. It's not known who…
NHL News: The Florida Panthers Fire Coach Gerald Gallant
The Florida Panthers fired head coach Gerard Gallant and assistant coach Mike Kelly. GM Tom Rowe will step behind the bench as their interim head coach. Thoughts from the media on Gallant's firing ... George Richards: "He didn't seem to…
Expansion Draft: List of Players Who Must Be Protected
On players who must be protected in the expansion draft ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The NHL sent a memo to all teams outlining the players that would currently have to be protected for the June expansion draft. There are 66…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Ducks, Senators, Avs and Coyotes
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Patric Hornqvist is out day-to-day with a concussion. Chris Kunitz is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Pavel Buchnevich (back)…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Devils, Bruins, Pens and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Tampa Bay Lightning: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman release the below statement with regards to Steven Stamkos' injury. "Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos suffered a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee during the…
Western Conference Injuries: Flames, Kings, Avs, Coyotes, Stars and Preds
On the Calgary Flames ... John Shannon: Was told that Johnny Gaudreau's surgery went well yesterday. They are still unsure of the time frame. They should know more in the few days. Elliotte Friedman: Initial talk is that Gaudreau will be out…
Quick Hits: Roster Notes, Lines, Pairings and Starting Goalies
On the New Jersey Devils ... Sean Shapiro: Devils forward Taylor Hall won't play tonight due to a lower-body injury. On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro: Center Jason Spezza will return to the Stars lineup tonight. On the Montreal Canadiens…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Panthers, Avs, Kings, Wings, Wild and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said Stralman would miss at least the first three games of their five game road trip. Joe Smith: Cooper said…
Quick Hits: Coyotes, Flames, Islanders, Lines and Pairings
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Arizona Coyotes and Arizona State University have start negotiations on building a 16,000 plus arena on the corner of McClintock Drive and Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe, Arizona. “Today’s…
NHL Injuries: Flyers, Rangers, Avs, Islanders, Sens and more
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Goaltender Michal Neuvirth will miss four to weeks with a knee injury and will likely be put on the LTIR. Putting him on the LTIR will give the Flyers enough…
NHL Injuries: Canes, Kings, Avs, Flyers, Sabres, Sharks, Pens and Coyotes
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Hine: Bryan Bickell on his MS symptoms: "The symptoms I had before, they treated those symptoms & everything passed. We figured it out & got fixed & I was playing again." On the Los Angeles Kings…