News: Penguins Pascal Dupuis Has Blood Clot In His Lung
Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins announce that Pascal Dupuis will be out at least six months after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung. It was noticed on Monday after he complained of discomfort in his chest. “Pascal…
Why the NHL and Vegas Are/Are Not a Good Match
Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: Reasons why Las Vegas and the NHL are a good match: 1. It would be the only show in town. 2. If you build it, they will come - 20,000 capacity with 17,500 for hockey. 3.…
News: Penguins Sign Marc-Andre Fleury to Four-Year Extension
The Penguins lock up Fleury for another four seasons Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins sign Marc-Andre Fleury to four year contract extension worth $23 million, a $5.75 million salary cap hit. Penguins: GM Jim Rutherford. “I believe in Marc-Andre Fleury, as…
Videos: Suspension Videos for Ference, Nolan and Volchenkov
The NHL has suspended Oilers defenseman Andrew Ference for three games for an illegal check to the head. The NHL has suspended Kings forward Jordan Nolan for two games for boarding. The NHL has suspended Predators defenseman Anton Volchenkov for…
Quick Hits: Roster and Injury Notes … Line Combos
Renaud Lavoie: The Devils have put Scott Clemmensen on waivers. DJ Been: Bruins David Krejci is still dealing with a hip issue that he caused him to miss the first three games of the season. He was playing through the…
News: Vanek, Burrows, Player Safety, Reinhart, Colaiacovo …
Gary Craig: Gambling allegations that could involve Thomas Vanek. "Mark Ruff pleads guilty to laundering $230,000 payment that was gambling debt. According to plea, that payment went to Mark's brother, Joe. Mark gets check from Joe, passes to unindicted co-conspirator in…
On the Trade Block: A Closer Look at Brandon Gormley
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun wrote over the weekend that Arizona Coyotes prospect Brandon Gormley isn't happy that he's playing with Portland of the AHL, and they are trying to trade him. The 22-year old Gormley was drafted by…
(Updated) News: Kings Voynov Suspended Indefinitely
1:40 PM: Rich Hammond: Voynov's lawyer, Craig Renetzky, said there haven't been any charges filed yet and that is next court date is actually December 1st. 1:32 PM: LA Kings PR: "These developments are of great concern to our organization.…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Gagne and More Injury Notes
Bob McKenzie: "I can see it being 33-team league, with SEA, Las Vegas and QC in. I don't think NHL is hung up on round number. Put me down for 33." Bob McKenzie: On waivers today: Brian Gibbons (CBJ), Patrice…
News: Lines, D-Pairings and Starting Goalies
Michael Smith: Hurricanes lines: Tlusty-Rask-Lindholm Gerbe-Nash-Semin Malone-McClement-Brown Terry, Boychuk. Defensive pairings: Sekera-Faulk Harrison-Murphy Liles-Gleason Hainsey-Bellemore. Andrew Gross: Rangers lines: Duclair-MSL-Nash Kreider-Brassard-Stempniak Hagelin-Hayes-Zuccarello Malone-DMoore-Glass. Stephen Whyno: Maple Leafs lines: JvR-Bozak-Kessel, Lupul-Kadri, Winnik, Komarov-Santorelli-Clarkson, Kozun-Holland-Panik. Paul Hendrick: Defensive pairings: Phaneuf-Robidas Rielly-Franson Percy-Polak. James Mirtle: Sense is that…
News: Pronger, Gudas and Coyotes Sale
NHL: Chris Pronger has joined the NHL Department of Player Safety. Andy Strickland: "Understand Pronger wont be the guy making the ultimate decisions, he'll be consulting and sharing his expertise which he has plenty of #NhL" James Mirtle: "For some…
Quick Hits: Coburn, Lombardi, Sabres, Kostka and Starting Goalies
Dave Isaac: Flyers GM Ron Hextall now has word that defenseman Braydon Coburn may only be out days and not weeks like originally thought. Andrew Gross: The Rangers confirm that center Matthew Lombardi will be put on unconditional waivers. Larry…