Expansion Draft Strategy: Nashville, New Jersey, Pittsburgh and Winnipeg
In the upcoming expansion draft NHL teams can protect either seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goalie or eight skaters (in reality four forwards and four defensemen) and one goalie. The latter option seems the less popular, as it permits…
Injuries: Dupuis, Jackets, Leafs, Red Wings and More
On the Penguins Pascal Dupuis ... Penguins.NHL: Pascal Dupuis won't be playing hockey again due to a medical condition related to blood clots. “Despite playing on a medical protocol that has worked for other players in the NHL, we feel…
Injuries: Canucks, Ducks, Lightning, Preds, Pens, Caps, Bruins, Sens and Habs
Renaud Lavoie: Canucks Alex Burrows has a broken rib. Eric Stephens: Ducks Nate Thompson is still day-to-day with an upper-body injury. He is improving, but coach Bruce Boudreau won't commit to him for Game 4. Bryan Burns: Lightning's Jason Garrison: "I…
Rumors II: Blues, Bruins, Hurricanes, Canucks and Devils
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Though they've been linked to some trade rumors, Blues GM Doug Armstrong thinks trades are unlikely. “It’s the manager’s job is to stay in constant communication with other managers, but there’s very few…
Quick Hits: Lots of Injury Notes and a Some Line Combos
AP on ESPN: Blue Jackets Artem Anisimov has been put on the IR with a torn triceps muscle. He'll be out two to three months. Ted Wyman: Jets coach Paul Maurice expects that Bryan Little and Tobias Enstrom will practice…
Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Some Goalie Notes
Bruce Garrioch: The Senators will update Bobby Ryan's status today. He was slashed on the hand. Mika Zibanejad could get back into the lineup. New York Islanders: Johnny Boychuk is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Anaheim Ducks: Clayton Stoner was…
Injuries: Methot, Devils, Giroux, Martinez, Jackets, Panthers and MGL/CHIP
Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators defenseman Marc Methot is getting closer to returning to the lineup and is day-to-day according to assistant GM Pierre Dorion. Methot could be sent to Binghamton of the AHL on a conditioning assignment.…
Injuries: Red Wings, Flyers, Bruins, Ducks, Senators and Devils
Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: Red Wings Pavel Datsyuk missed his second consecutive game with a groin injury. “I have no idea when Pav will be back,” coach Mike Babcock said Saturday. Goalie Jonas Gustavsson will be out two…
Injuries: Ducks, Rangers, Wild, Lightning, Jackets, Bruins, Canucks and Leafs
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ducks Ryan Getzlaf will return to the lineup tonight after being out with the flu. Frederik Andersen should be ready to start. Corey Perry (illness) remains a question for tonight. Andrew Gross of the…
NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Blues, Devils, Senators and Ducks
Bob Duff: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Henrik Zetterberg (back surgery) should be able to start skating next week. The earliest he could return to the lineup would be late in the first round. Bob Duff: Red Wings…
Free Agent Hits: Pietrangelo, Stepan, Henrique and Bobrovsky
Mark Masters: Blues RFA defenseman Alex Pietrangelo: "I’m not even thinking about holding out. I’m thinking about training camp & being there." Steve Zipay of Newsday: Rangers RFA center Derek Stepan gave no indication that he'll hold out and not…
Devils Re-signed Adam Henrique To A Six-Year Contract
The New Jersey Devils have re-signed center Adam Henrique to a six-year, $24 million contract. The deal carries a $4 million salary cap hit. Henrique was drafted by the Devils, 82nd overall in the third round of the 2008 draft.…