NHL News: Sabres, Flames, Capitals, Avs, Jackets, Habs, Isles, Flyers, Sharks, Blues, Lightning, and Knights
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: Goaltender Robin Lehner is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Craig Morgan: There is still no timetable on Mike Smith's return. On the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals ...…
NHL News: League Notes and Expansion, Flames, Blue Jackets, Avs, and Jets
On League Notes and Expansion ... Chris Johnston: Discussions between the NHLPA and NHL are ongoing regarding the next World Cup of Hockey. Don Fehr said that 2019 is too soon, but possible times are February 2020 and September 2020.…
Western Conference News: Avalanche, Oilers, Canucks, and Jets
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Colorado Avalanche: The Avs have assigned Andrew Hammond, AJ Greer and Andrei Mironov to the AHL. Jesse Montano: (After assigning the Hammond, Greer, and Mironov to the AHL) Goaltender Semyon Varlamov's injury may not be that…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Blackhawks, Avs, Kings, Predators, Blues, Sharks and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that they expect forward Corey Perry to start skating soon. Carlyle believes Perry will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip but isn't sure if he'll play.…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Avs, Oilers, Wild, Blues, Canucks and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Forward Patrick Eaves was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome - the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. Eaves had been in the ICU but stabilized over the weekend. Statement from Patrick Eaves: "I want to…
NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche: Zadorov, Duchene, Butcher, and Blue Line Prospects
On the Colorado Avalanche ... AJ Haefele: The Avs may still have their eye on the college free agent market as they could be in the mix for Alex Kerfoot. Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: Yesterday morning Colorado Avalanche…
NHL Expansion Draft: Colorado Avalanche Primer
Colorado, with a historically bad season in their rearview mirror faces a dilemma regarding Francois Beauchemin that critically impacts their strategy. Buying out the declining defenseman, or convincing him to waive his no movement clause, would count Beauchemin as exposed…
NHL Expansion Draft Strategy: Anaheim Ducks and the Colorado Avalanche
In the upcoming NHL Expansion Draft, teams can protect either seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goalie or eight skaters (in reality four forwards and four defensemen) and one goalie. The latter option seems less popular, as it permits teams…
Buyout Candidates: Central Division
We’re less than a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Golden Knights and Avalanche
On the St. Louis Blues ... Andy Strickland: Blues GM Doug Armstrong said that one of their top three defenseman prospects will make their opening day roster next season - Vince Dunn, Jordan Schmaltz and Jake Walman. On the St.…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Golden Knights, Islanders and Lightning
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Eurolanche: The Avalanche had some talks with KHL defenseman Andrei Mironov last week. Mironov was draft 101st overall in the fourth round of the 2015 draft. He's 22 years old. On the Vegas Golden Knights ...…