Tag: Andrew MacDonald

NHL News: Sabres, Wild, Predators, Islanders, Flyers, Canucks and Jets

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: "For everyone saying don't bother with Eichel, I repeat what I said from day injury happened: If he can get back with 8-10 games left, he's playing. They're not sitting him healthy for…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Stars, Wild, Predators, Sens, Flyers, Pens, Blues, Canucks and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Goaltender Ryan Miller was put on the IR with an upper-body injury as they need the roster space to activate defenseman Cam Fowler from the IR. On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forwards Brad…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Red Wings, Kings, Devils, Flyers, and Sharks

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Brad Marchand and Anders Bjork were ruled out for the first two games of their road trip, so they could be ready for this weekend. If not, they could be…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Jackets, Wings, Kings, Sens, Preds, Devils, Isles, Flyers, Blues and Caps

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella said that Alex Wennberg is day-to-day with a "body" injury. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: Coach Jeff Blashill said that forward Martin Frk could be…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Flames, Hurricanes, Avs, Stars, Kings, Canadiens, Devils, Flyers and Canucks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that Ryan Miller would have his lower-body injury evaluated last night after their game and sometime today. Anaheim Ducks: Carlyle said that Miller tried to play through it but…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Senators, Avalanche, Predators and Flyers

On the Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators ... Darren Dreger: Trade talks have ended with no deal. It's believed that there were three-way trade talks with the Senators, Avalanche, and Predators involving Matt Duchene. Duchene would have ended…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Hurricanes, Jackets, Stars, Wild, Flyers, Pens, Sharks and Canuck

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Forward Ryan Getzlaf is on the IR and will be re-evaluated today. He suffered the facial injury on Sunday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet on defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson's injury: …

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Colorado Avalanche

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: Defenseman Andrew MacDonald has three years left on his deal at a $5 million cap hit. The Flyers could make him expendable. Teams are calling Vegas GM Geoge…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: Philadelphia Flyers Primer

Veteran blueliner Andrew MacDonald is somewhat intriguing. The likelihood for Philadelphia is that they try to dangle him in the hopes that Las Vegas will take him. MacDonald spent some time in the minors last season, so not an easy…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers are expected to protect seven forwards, three defenseman and one goaltender as opposed to protecting eight skaters and a goalie. Easy decisions are protecting Claude Giroux, Wayne…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Flyers, Stars and Sabres

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Terrell Williams of NHL.com: Forward Bryan Bickell was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. "First and foremost, the most important thing is for Bryan to take care of himself and our thoughts are with him and his…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Devils, Flyers, Canucks and Ducks

On the New Jersey Devils ... Chris Ryan Of NJ.com: Ryan looks at five things the Devils could do in August. Patrik Elias is still rehabbing his knee after offseason surgery. Elias wants to play another season with the Devils.…

Mark Easson