Tag: Aaron Ekblad

NHL Rumors: Mitch Marner, Mike Babcock, and the Defense

Mitch Marner, Mike Babcock, and the Toronto Maple Leafs Jonas Siegel of The Athletic:  Mitch Marner contract talk presents as a contentious topic. Marner possesses much leverage tallying 94 points last season and an expectation of even high next year.…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: The latest on the Boston Bruins

Charlie McAvoy and the Boston Bruins Marisa Ingemi of the Boston Herald:  A question popped up recently asking how much is Charlie McAvoy worth? The 21-year-old defenseman plays with Zdeno Chara and displays situational awareness not seen in most veterans. Also,…

Chris Wassel

NHL Injuries: Kings, Devils, Stars, Red Wings, Sabres, and Panthers

Kings Brown out indefinitely Curtis Zupke: Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown is out indefinitely with a broken finger. Schneider won't be ready for their opener Steve Cangialosi: New Jersey Devils goaltender Corey Schneider is happy with his progress from hip…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Reinhard, Dylandrea, Fayne, Dermott, Karlsson, and Domi

Sabres sign RFA forward Reinhart John Shannon: The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Sam Reinhart to a two-year bridge deal with a $3.65 million salary cap hit. He'll get $3.55 million this year and $3.75 million next year. Sam Reinhart…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs, and Capitals

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Defenseman Ryan Murray is traveling with the Blue Jackets on their road trip but it's doubtful that he plays. It is a good sign that he is going with the team. On…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: Florida Panthers Primer

The Panthers took a large step back after winning the Atlantic Division in 2016, locking up most of their core players and adding a pair of high-priced free agent defensemen last summer. GM Dale Tallon is back in control of…

Michael Augello

NHL Injuries: Habs, Panthers, Sens, Wings, Devils, Blues and Jets

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: Coach Claude Julien said that defenseman Shea Weber will miss the next two games with a lower-body injury. Stu Cowan: Goaltender Al Montoya (lower-body) was back on the ice at yesterday's morning skate.…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Panthers, Islanders, Hurricanes, Devils and Senators

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: Goaltender Frederik Andersen left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock said that the Sabres doctor thought that Andersen should be pulled from the game. Chris…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Pens, Sens, Isles, Caps, Sabres, Panthers, Stars, Ducks, Canucks and Coyotes

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Forward Evgeni Malkin missed last night's game with an upper-body injury that he's been dealing with for "a little while now." He left their morning skate early yesterday. Coach…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Knights, Coyotes, Senators, Rangers, Sabres, Panthers and Sharks

On the Vegas Golden Knights, Los Angeles Kings, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers and San Jose Sharks ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Vegas Golden Knights will now have 72 hours with teams protected lists instead…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Leafs, Devils, Panthers, Sens, Pens and Blue Jackets

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Forward Vladislav Namestnikov left last night's game after re-aggravated his lower-body injury. He'll be re-evaluated today. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Masters: Forward Tyler Bozak worked out off-ice yesterday and…

Mark Easson