Tag: Andreas Athanasiou

NHL Rumors: Time Running Out For The Detroit Red Wings

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Gregg Krupa of the Detroit News: The Red Wings are seven points out, and have three games in hand on the Boston Bruins. With the way their schedule is laid out before the trade deadline,…

Mark Easson

Pucks in Depth: Flyers Need Better Goaltending … Red Wings Need More Athanasiou

Philadelphia Flyers playing better than their recent record indicates ... When the Philadelphia Flyers racked up 10 consecutive wins it seemed like a given they would make the playoffs. They were 19-10-3, on pace for 105 points, and, generally speaking,…

Todd Cordell

Eastern Conference Injuries: Canadiens, Rangers, Caps, Wings and Sabres

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Sportsnet: Sportsnet's Eric Engels reported that Montreal Canadiens winger Max Pacioretty played the month of November with a broken foot, which is now fully healed. “Max Pacioretty through most of November was playing with a broken…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Rangers, Canes, Caps, Sabres, Flyers and More

On the New York Rangers ... New York Rangers: Coach Alain Vigneault said that Rick Nash tweaked his groin and they should know more about his status today. Matt Puempel is out with a concussion. Brett Cyrgalis: Pavel Buchnevich's rehab is going…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sens, Jackets, Wings, Caps, Sabres and Lightning

On the Ottawa Senators ... Ken Warren: Sounding like Bobby Ryan's injury is more than day-to-day. The Senators are not putting him on the IR as of now. Dean Brown: Both Ryan and Marc Methot didn't practice yesterday. On the Columbus…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Devils, Bruins, Pens and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Tampa Bay Lightning: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman release the below statement with regards to Steven Stamkos' injury. "Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos suffered a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee during the…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Stars, Canes, Flames, Sabres, Canucks, Wings and more

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Patrick Sharp practiced today with teammates for the first time since suffering a concussion. He is not expected to play, but it is a good sign he's able to practice. Mark Stepneski: Coach Lindy…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Flames, Oilers, Leafs, Wings, Bruins and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Pierre LeBrun: The Flames and Johnny Gaudreau agree on a six-year contract with a cap hit of $6.75 million. The Flames didn't want to go over $7 million. Bob McKenzie: Gaudreau will get a $3…

Mark Easson

2016-17 Top 10 Detroit Red Wings Prospects

There is a changing of the guard coming in Detroit. With Pavel Datsyuk gone to the KHL and Henrik Zetterberg and Niklas Kronwall both 35-years old, the Red Wings will be looking to the next generation to carry the load…

Peter Harling

Rumors and Notes: Sabres, Oilers and Red Wings

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Sabres forward Tyler Ennis only got into 23 games last season due to two concussions. The Sabres were looking for a defenseman at the draft and Ennis' name came…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Devils, Scrivens, Red Wings, and Datsyuk

On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti: New Jersey Devils GM Ray Shero said he'd likely request a two-year deal for Kyle Palmieri in arbitration if they don't sign him to an extension before the hearing date. On Ben…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Predators, Sabres and Red Wings

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Johnston: P.K. Subban on trade rumors: "I'm never concerned." HabsLinks: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 690 on the Montreal Canadiens: "It would not surprise me if something tangible happens this week, if not the next 14 days."…

Mark Easson