Afternoon Hits: Injury Updates and Practice Notes From Today
Dan Rosen: Ducks Ryan Getzlaf is expected to be able to go in Game 2. X-rays were negative, suffered only a deep facial laceration that received several stitches. Chris Johnston: Lightning's Ben Bishop spent over 30 minutes on the ice…
NHL Free Agent Rumors: Kassian, Hainsey, Loktionov, Grabovski and Timonen
Ian Mendes:: Senators GM Bryan Murray: "Matt Kassian's not in our plans -- and we're not in his plans." Chip Alexander: Hurricanes pending UFA Ron Hainsey likes the fit and will "see how it goes." Michael Smith: Hurricanes Andrei Loktionov wants to…
Quick Hits: Coaches, Analyzing Payrolls, Cap Numbers and Senators
John Shannon: Coaches receiving a vote of confidence in Edmonton, Ottawa, Calgary, and Long Island. Allan Walsh: "Analyzing NHL payrolls (Cap $64.3M), direct correlation in spending below $60M and NOT making playoffs. (8 teams below, 1 in playoffs). 8 teams have won Stanley…
Lines and Pairings at Practice Today For 11 Teams
Pat Leonard: Rangers lines and Pairings: Poul-Brass-Zucc, Nash-Step-MSL, Hag-Rich-Fast, Boyle-DMoore-Dorsett. McDonagh-G, Staal-Stral, JMoore-Klein. Joe Smith: Lightning lines: Palat Johnson Stamkos, Killorn Filppula Callahan, Brown Paquette Kucherov, Purcell Thompson Panik. Erik Erlendsson: Power play units: Hedman-Stamkos-Filppula-Palat-Callahan; 2nd unit Carle-Kostka-Killorn-Purcell-Johnson. Luc Gelinas: Canadiens lines: Pacioretty-Desharnais-Vanek Prust-Plekanec-Gallagher…
Odds of Winning Tonight’s NHL Draft Lottery Drawing
The NHL will hold their draft lottery drawing tonight at 8:00 PM EST. The odds of obtaining the first overall pick are as follows: 1st - 25.0% - Buffalo Sabres 2nd - 18.8% - Florida Panthers 3rd - 14.2% -…
The Philadelphia Flyers Sign Andrew MacDonald To Six-Year Extension
David Pagnotta: The Flyers have signed defenseman Andrew MacDonald to a six-year, $30 million contract extension. What are your thoughts on MacDonald's contract?
Quick Hits: Credit Facility, Preds, Penguins Man-Games Lost, Attendance, Hartnell and Capitals
Chris Botta: The NHL is setting up a credit facility of at least $1 billion. This would allow teams to borrow money from a centralized loan pool. Allan Walsh: "In a below the radar move, there are reports the NHL has…
2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs Schedule: First Round
The first round of the Eastern Conference gets underway on Wednesday April 16th with games in Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh. The first round of the Western Conference gets underway on Wednesday April 16th with the Ducks hosting the Stars.
Morning Hits: Ovechkin, Jovanovski, Waivers, Brygalov and the Maple Leafs
Katie Carrera: Alex Ovechkin: “It’s not about me or Backy or somebody else. It starts on top and if they want to change, they have to change.” Clarifying quote: He's saying it's not up to him if they make changes, but he…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Canucks, Penguins, Kings, Panthers, Senators and Maple Leafs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sabres GM Tim Murray is willing to trade almost anyone. He's been shopping Chris Stewart, Christian Ehrhoff, Luke Adam and Drew Stafford. They will also listen to offers on Marcus Foligno, Johan Larsson and…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Blues, Canadiens, Jets, Bruins, Islanders and Sharks
Andrew Gross: Rangers Alain Vigneault said that Ryan McDonagh will skate on his own today, and will take the morning skate on Saturday before determining if he'll play on Saturday. Jeremy Rutherford: Blues David Backes had a boot on his…
Morning Hits: Halak, Awards, Niemi, Playoffs Streaks and Starting Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: Jaroslav Halak's agent Allen Walsh: "Jaro never at anytime said he didn't want to start against St. Louis. A private conversation between a player and coach should stay private and not be discussed with the media. I am bewildered that…