NHL Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Blues, Sabres, Leafs, Ducks and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Kris Letang won't be in the lineup tonight. Wes Crosby: Coach Mike Sullivan said the Penguins don't have a timetable on when Letang could return to the lineup. Sullivan did say that he's "getting a…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Anderson, Lines and Starting Goalies
On Waivers ... Elliotte Friendman: The Rangers put Dylan McIlrath on waivers and the Blues put Magnus Paajarvi on waivers. Brett Cyrgalis: McIlrath on being put on waivers: "I’m never going to blame this on the coaches. This was all about…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Pens, Canucks, Coyotes, Stars, Rangers and Ducks
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: David Backes will be out for at least the next couple games, with a couple weeks more likely. Backes had his olecranon brusa removed from his elbow yesterday. The Bruins will…
NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 2
It is our first consensus NHL Power Rankings of the season, and for the second week of the NHL season. The Montreal Canadiens took five of six first place rankings this week, with the St. Louis Blues getting the other…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Canes, Canucks, Lightning and more
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Center Ryan Getzlaf left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. It is likely a forearm injury - he was hit by the puck. Eric Stephens: Goaltender Jonathan Bernier left last night's game…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Injury Notes and Starting Goalies
Clearing Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: Jamie McBain (ARI), Steve Bernier (NYI) and Milan Michalek (TOR) cleared waivers today. Nobody was put on waivers today. Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said yesterday that if Michalek cleared waivers, he would report…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Roster Notes, Injuries and Starting Goalies
On waivers ... Bob McKenzie: The Toronto Maple Leafs put Milan Michalek on waivers. The NY Islanders put Steve Bernier on waivers. The Maple Leafs claim Ben Smith off waivers from the Avalanche. Bob McKenzie: The Arizona Coyotes put Jamie McBain…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sens, Canucks, Isles, Coyotes and Rangers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: The Ducks put Simon Despres on the LTIR. Despres carries a $3.7 million salary cap hit, giving them some financial flexibility. Cap Friendly: The Ducks putting Despres on the LTIR likely happened before Saturday's roster…
NHL Injuries: Wild, Panthers, Stars, Penguins, Rangers and More
On the Minnesota Wild ... Dane Mizutani: Wild coach Bruce Boudreau didn't provide any update on Jared Spurgeon or Erik Haula. Dane Mizutani: Spurgeon is out with an upper-body injury. Haula looked like he was limping after practice, so might be…
Quick Hits: Jagr, Rakell, Koekkeok, PTOs, Vegas, Rankings and Weise
On Jaromir Jagr ... NHL PR: Florida Panthers Jaromir Jagr scored his 750th NHL goal. Wayne Gretzky (894) and Gordie Howe (801) are the only other players to score over 750 goals in the NHL. Jagr was playing in his…
NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Isles, Blues, Stars, Capitals and More
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Todd Walsh: Goaltender Mike Smith returned to Phoenix to get another opinion on his lower-body injury. He's still day-to-day. Sarah McLellan: Coach Dave Tippett said they've received some test results on Smith, but they don't have a…
NHL Injuries: Kings, Habs, Isles, Blackhawks, Pens and More
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Lisa Dillman: The Kings hockey ops said that Jonathan Quick didn't have surgery and has opted for a procedure that doesn't involve surgery. Lisa Dillman: Kings GM Dean Lombardi said that they are expecting Quick…