NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Flyers and Ducks
On the Chicago Blackhawks .... Scott Powers: Coach Joel Quenneville said they could consider a 10 game option for winger Alexandre Fortin. Scott Powers: Coach Quenneville said that they will likely carry eight defenseman to start the season. If Gustav Forsling…
Morning Hits: Waivers, PTOs and Injury Updates
Put on waivers yesterday ... James Mirtle: Players who were put on waivers yesterday. Anaheim Ducks: Clayton Stoner Dallas Stars: Matej Stransky and Justin Dowling New York Islanders: Scott Mayfield New York Rangers: Magnus Hellberg Vancouver Canucks: Michael Zalewski, Andrey…
NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks and Winnipeg Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Hampus Lindholm and Rickard Rakell remain back in Sweden as the Ducks continue their training camp. They won't be in camp until they have a new deal. Long-term contract…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Jets and Red Wings
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) The Bruins shouldn't trade 2016 1st round pick Charlie McAvoy. If the cost to acquire Jacob Trouba is either Joe Morrow or Jakub Zboril, a forward like Ryan Spooner and…
NHL News: Suspension, Hearings, PTOs and Waivers
On Chicago Blackhawks ... NHL.com: The NHL suspended Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson for the rest of the preseason and for one regular season game for his hit on Blues forward Ty Rattie. General Fanager: Hjalmarsson will forfeit $22,777.78 in salary…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Avalanche and Sabres
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Blake Price: Pierre Mcguire said on TSN 1040 that the Ducks are in trade talks with a team from the Eastern Conference that would see the Ducks move a significant contract, creating room for them…
NHL Injuries: Blues, Leafs, Isles, Coyotes, Ducks and Stars
On the St. Louis Blues ... Andy Strickland: The Blues announced today that forward Jaden Schwartz will miss four weeks with an elbow injury. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Masters: Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen has no timeline on his…
NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks – Rakell and Lindholm
On the Anaheim Ducks, Rickard Rakell and Hampus Lindholm .... Bob McKenzie: Unlike some of the other RFAs, Rickard Rakell and the Anaheim Ducks have had ongoing talks about a contract, which is positive. Bob McKenzie: Rakell has been looking…
NHL Rumors: Hampus Lindholm and Rasmus Ristolainen
On Rasmus Ristolainen and Hampus Lindholm ... Bob McKenzie: Rasmus Ristolainen (Sabres), Hampus Lindholm (Ducks) and may be Jacob Trouba ('x' team) have a similar dynamic in terms of the gap between the player and the team. Bob McKenzie: The…
NHL Rumors: Another Jacob Trouba Update
On Jacob Trouba and Winnipeg Jets ... Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jacob Trouba's agent, Kurt Overhardt doesn't expect anything to change after their trade requests went public. "I don’t anticipate anything changing. This is the process," said Kurt…
Afternoon Hits: Blues, Kings, Panthers, Hawks, Sens and more
On the St. Louis Blues ... Aivis Kalnins: The KHL and central registry confirmed that Vladimir Sobotka will return to Avangard Omsk. Aivis Kalnins: Avangard released a statement saying that Sobotka is under contract with them and has no rights to play…
NHL Rumors: Trouba – Wings, Leafs, Ducks, Bruins, Rangers and Avs
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Detroit Red Wings could use an upgrade on their blueline, and James thinks the Red Wings should absolutely be interested in Jacob Trouba. The Wings would need to find a way…