NHL Rumors: JVR, Mike Babcock On Trade Rumors … Should Wait For a Top-Four Dman
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Coach Mike Babcock on the James van Riemsdyk and William Nylander trade rumors. "I think there's been a bunch of talk. I just talked to him. There was a bunch of talk about…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Panthers, Avs, Pens, Flames and Coyotes
On available players ... Allan Walsh: "Talk on players available or not available for trade makes me laugh. GM's talk, often bring up names to understand market for player. Many times, GM's will bring up names with zero intention to actually…
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Blackhawks, Canadiens, Ducks and More
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Jack Eichel practiced yesterday but didn't travel with the team to Washington. “He was bouncing in and out of guys, and it’s another step,” Bylsma said. “He wanted to be…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Red Wings, Stars, Ducks and Panthers
On the New York Rangers ... Justin Tasch: Center Mika Zibanejad will be out six to eight weeks with a broken fibula. Steve Zipay: Coach Alain Vigneault Oscar Lindberg will play today. Josh Jooris and Brandon Pirri are other center…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes – Ryan Murphy and Addressing Relocation
On the Carolina Hurricanes, Ryan Murphy and Addressing Relocation ... Darren Dreger of TSN: There is more trade talk going on around the NHL lately, with defenseman a hot commodity. Dreger doesn't get the sense that Dougie Hamilton is truly in…
NHL Rumors: Martin Hanzal and Ryan Miller
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Eric Engels: Was told yesterday morning that the Coyotes could trade Martin Hanzal soon. Activity on him is heating up, with the Montreal Canadiens as one of the teams interested. L.A. Lariviere: Have been the…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Ducks, Senators, Avs and Coyotes
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Patric Hornqvist is out day-to-day with a concussion. Chris Kunitz is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Pavel Buchnevich (back)…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Booth, Flames, Canucks, Stars, and Blues
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Before the Lightning re-signed Steven Stamkos late last June, the Lightning spoke with left winger Andrew Ladd. On David Booth ... Aivis Kalnins: Hearing that forward David…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks and Islanders
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 saying that he hasn't heard anything "substantive" on trade talk involving the Toronto Maple Leafs: "I don't get the sense that Toronto is in the heat of anything."…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Canucks, Ducks, Red Wings and Kings
On the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Jacob Trouba's two-year, $6 million doesn't hurt his trade value, but it would be a surprise if the team attitude changes. Don't see…
Morning Hits: Lindholm, Yakupov and Injury Updates
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm said that he'd be okay to play, but it's up to the coaches. On the Florida Panthers and NY Rangers ... Harvey Fialkov: Dylan McIlrath will practice with Panthers today.…
NHL Rumors: Wings, Jets, Canucks, Coyotes, Isles, Panthers, Jackets and Sharks
On the Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks, Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Arizona Coyotes, New York Islanders, Florida Panthers, Columbus Blue Jackets and San Jose Sharks ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: At least the Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim…