NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Devils, Kings, Islanders, Penguins and Canadiens
Chychrun and Dvorak take to the ice Dave Vest: Arizona Coyotes Jakob Chychrun and Christian Dvorak were on the ice yesterday with teammates in no-contact jerseys. Updates on Schneider and Bratt Mike Morreale: Coach John Hynes on goaltender Cory Schneider: "He's…
NHL Injuries: Habs, Ducks, Devils, Isles, Lightning, Wings, Stars, Sens, Canes, Hawks, and Knights
De La Rose had a cardiac episode over the weekend Montreal Canadiens: Forward Jacob De La Rose won't travel with the team after having a cardiac episode. He hasn't been cleared to travel and will remain in Montreal for further…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Canadiens, Sabres and Oilers
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Pending RFA Troy Stecher on Sportsnet650 on his status and contract situation: "It isn't on my mind - its out of my control. I set my goals when I originally signed with Vancouver and…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Penguins and Coyotes
On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton of NHL.com: Looking at five things that Lou Lamoriello needs to address this offseason. 1. Re-sign John Tavares - Lamoriello needs to convince Tavares to stay. 2. Find a No. 1 goaltender…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Andy Strickland: Forward David Backes is expected to play tonight. Joe Haggerty: Backes confirms that he left Tuesday's game in the third period to go to the Quiet Room after taking a high hit from…
No Season-Saving Trade Coming for the Chicago Blackhawks
Coming out of the 2018 NHL All-Star weekend, the Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in an unusual position. With 53 points, they're sitting four points out of a wild-card berth in the Western Conference. While the Blackhawks' goal is to remain in…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Habs, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Looking like forward Noel Acciari is out tonight with a lower-body injury. The Bruins have recalled Anders Bjork. Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have a follow-up appointment with doctors later this week. His…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is still looking for a third-line center if the price is reasonable. Rutherford won't listen to offers on his goaltenders Tristan Jarry or Casey DeSmith…
Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, and Maple Leafs
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Amy Moritz: The Sabres recalled forward Nicholas Baptiste. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Both Justin Abdelkader and Darren Helm will be out of the lineup through…
Eastern Conference News: Hurricanes, Wings, Habs, Devils, Islanders, Flyers, and Maple Leafs
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Carolina Hurricanes: Forward Sebastian Aho has a concussion and a lower-body injury and will be out indefinitely. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dana Wakiji: Coach Jeff Blashill on forwards Justin Abdelkader and Darren Helm: “I don’t…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Panthers, Flames, Canucks, Penguins, and Sabres
On the Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, and NHL expansion/relocation ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: After Erik Karlsson's comments, there was anger from management, and there was at least one tense meeting…
NHL Expansion Draft: New York Islanders Primer
The New York Islanders have some decisions to make that will not be easy. From a numbers standpoint, it appeared the 7F/3D/1G setup benefitted New York. It would allow them to protect their more borderline forwards. Those forwards feature some…