NHL Rumors: Coaches, GM Meetings, Bruins, Lightning and More
Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of Ottawa Sun: There have been three coaching changes this season, but there could be some more depending on playoff performances. Unsuccessful playoff runs could have Bruce Boudreau, Ken Hitchcock and Jack Capuano on the…
NHL Videos: Nurse and Landeskog Each Suspended For Three Games
The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse for three games for being the aggressor in an altercation with San Jose Sharks defenseman Roman Polak. Rule 46.2 Aggressor: "The aggressor in an altercation shall be the player who continues…
NHL Injuries: Isles, Rangers, Hawks, Canucks, Flames and More
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: Goalie Jaroslav Halak will be out six to eight weeks with a groin injury. ”Jaro’s an experienced guy who’s played some big games for us,” Capuano said. “It’s a big…
Pucks In Depth: Surging Pens, Hampus for Sweden and an Even Trade
Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. Many are down on the Pittsburgh Penguins this season due to their uninspiring start to the season under Mike Johnston. While they admittedly weren't very good under Johnston, they've been excellent…
NHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Bruins, Coyotes, Habs, Avs and More
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Katie Foglia of BlueJackets.com: Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky is getting close to returning, but is still day-to-day. “Bob has been practicing really well. He’s still day-to-day,” Tortorella said, when asked for an update on the…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Ducks, Oilers, Lucic and the Goalie Market
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: There were only 19 trades made on deadline day, involving 37 players. Trading season is moving towards June instead of the trade deadline for teams. “I think the planning probably takes place after the…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Maple Leafs, and Jankowski
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Igor Eronko: The contract for Canucks prospect Nikita Tryamkin with Avtomobilist has been terminated. He'll be joining the Canucks soon. His deal will have an AHL out clause. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 21
Surprise, surprise, the Washington Capitals are still the top ranked team in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 21. The next three teams remain the same as week - the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks and St. Louis Blues. The…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Panthers, Canadiens and Oilers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: There were reports that Sami Vatanen is looking for a six year contract extension worth $6 million a season, something the Ducks have strongly denied. GM Bob Murray will…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Sens, Hawks, Canucks, Oilers and More
Friedman 30 Thought rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Wonder if the Lightning will try to "toll" Jonathan Drouin's contract -extending his contract for another season as he left the team). Drouin was on their NHL roster for 38…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Kings and Bruins
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman was hoping to have traded Jonathan Drouin by the deadline, but he didn't get the deal that he could live with. "I'm not…
NHL Trade Deadline Winners And Losers
Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. With the 2016 NHL trade deadline having gone and past, it's time to take a look at some of the winners and losers. Since "deadline day" was a little slow,…