Morning Hits: Lindholm, Wisniewski, Rangers and Pastrnak
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Breakdown of Hampus Lindholm's six-year contract: $3M (2016-17), $6M (2017-18), $6.75M (2018-19), $5.25M (2019-20), $3.75M (2020-21), $6.75M (2021-22). Pierre LeBrun: Contract has some lockout protection for 2020-21 season with the lower salary. The NHL or NHLPA…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Lightning, Coyotes, Stars, Sens and More
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Ducks GM Bob Murray said the Simon Despres' situation is a "sensitive issue" and that it will be long-term. He wouldn't go into the Despres' situation any further. Jason Gregor: Zupke on Despres: "He is…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Blues, Sabres, Leafs, Ducks and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Kris Letang won't be in the lineup tonight. Wes Crosby: Coach Mike Sullivan said the Penguins don't have a timetable on when Letang could return to the lineup. Sullivan did say that he's "getting a…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Pens, Canucks, Coyotes, Stars, Rangers and Ducks
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: David Backes will be out for at least the next couple games, with a couple weeks more likely. Backes had his olecranon brusa removed from his elbow yesterday. The Bruins will…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Leafs, Ducks, Scouting, Seattle and World Juniors
On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba: "I did not get sense in dealing w/ people I deal w/ in Winnipeg that they're feeling the heat even a…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Canes, Canucks, Lightning and more
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Center Ryan Getzlaf left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. It is likely a forearm injury - he was hit by the puck. Eric Stephens: Goaltender Jonathan Bernier left last night's game…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Islanders, KHL, Ducks and Lindholm
On the Calgary Flames ... Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1040: "You heard Dougie Hamilton's name out there this year. I don't think it was the #Flames shopping him." ... "But I know that at least one team, for sure,…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sens, Canucks, Isles, Coyotes and Rangers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: The Ducks put Simon Despres on the LTIR. Despres carries a $3.7 million salary cap hit, giving them some financial flexibility. Cap Friendly: The Ducks putting Despres on the LTIR likely happened before Saturday's roster…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Jets, Rangers and Kings
On the New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, and New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The ice system in place that Barclays Center is not suited for the Islanders long-term. Ownership is looking for other options, mainly…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Jets, Ducks, Blue Jackets, Penguins and Coyotes
On the LA Kings, Winnipeg Jets, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins and Arizona Coyotes ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The LA Kings may need to find a goalie to save their season. Jonathan Quick is out, and…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Ducks, Expansion Draft and the Penguins
On the Winnipeg Jets, Anaheim Ducks, Expansion Draft, and the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Source saying on Wednesday night that there were no offers for Jacob Trouba on the table that where close to what Jets would…
Quick Hits: Jagr, Rakell, Koekkeok, PTOs, Vegas, Rankings and Weise
On Jaromir Jagr ... NHL PR: Florida Panthers Jaromir Jagr scored his 750th NHL goal. Wayne Gretzky (894) and Gordie Howe (801) are the only other players to score over 750 goals in the NHL. Jagr was playing in his…