NHL Expansion Draft Strategy: Arizona Coyotes and the Los Angeles Kings
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 less popular, as it permits teams…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Golden Knights, Kings and Blues
On the Florida Panthers ... Frank Seravalli: The Panthers will be interviewing Capitals assistant coach Todd Reirden for their vacant head coaching position. Reiden is also a candidate for the Sabres position. On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Andy Strickland:…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and Buffalo Sabres
On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: The Kings don't have any trades on the horizon. They are likely coming, but nothing is imminent. John Hoven: The Kings had management/scouts watching defenseman Slava Voynov play in person multiple times…
Western Injuries Non-Playoffs: Kings, Sharks, Wild and Blackhawks
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: The LA Kings announced yesterday the following medical procedures. Tyler Toffoli - had minor surgery on his left knee and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. Derek Forbort - had minor…
NHL Rumors: Olympics, LA Kings and the Ottawa Senators Senators
On the 2018 Winter Olympics ... John Shannon: IIHF's Rene Fasel said that they need to know for sure by the end of April if the NHL will be sending players to the Olympics. Aivis Kalnins: The Russian Hockey Federation…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Kings, Coyotes, Avs, Preds, Ducks and Penguins
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Re-acquired by the Washington Capitals at the trade deadline in the Kevin Shattenkirk deal, goaltender Pheonix Copley is a pending unrestricted free agent and he'd be open to re-signing with…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings – Could Use A Defenseman To Land A Scoring Winger
On the Los Angeles Kings ... The Fourth Period: The Los Angeles Kings would like to add a top-six scoring winger by the deadline. The Kings and Colorado Avalanche continue to talk about Gabriel Landeskog. Landeskog could cost the Kings…
NHL Rumors: Olympics, Avalanche, Hurricanes, Kings, and Rangers
On the 2018 Winter Olympics, Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes and teams looking to make a move ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The IIHF no longer has a January 15th deadline for the a decision on the 2018 Winter Olympics in South…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Kings, Canadiens and Bruins
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: The way Gabriel Landeskog played the other night, you have to think the Avs would be crazy to trade him. It could still happen, but I think he'll end up remaining with the Avalanche…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Lightning and Kings
On the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Nick Kypreos: Draft floor talk last night on the draft floor was the Stars and Lightning working on a deal for Ben Bishop. The Stars need the Lightning to take back…
NHL Rumors – NY Rangers and LA Kings
On the New York Rangers ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the New York Rangers offseason priorities. Sign pending UFA Keith Yandle - Though they have suggested that they may not have the cap room, it is possible. The…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Flyers, Kings, Stars, Penguins and More
On the New York Rangers ... John Shannon: Have been told that there appears to be no real damage to Henrik Lundqvist's eye. Issue is the swelling around his eye. Steve Zipay of Newsday: Lundqvist's status for tomorrow's Game 2…