Tag: Andrew MacDonald

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Flyers, Red Wings and RFAs

On the New York Rangers ... Andy Graziano: The Rangers may not be finished after the Derick Brassard - Mika Zibanejad trade. Hearing that they are back in on Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. EJ Hradek: Though it's possible, don't see the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Top Buyout Candidates

On the Top Buyout Canadidates ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Fox looks at 13 players who teams could consider buying out this offseason. Jared Cowen - Toronto Maple Leafs - one year, $4.5 million. Leafs would get $650,000 in cap…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Rangers, Lightning, Blues, Preds, Flyers and More

On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard: Defenseman Ryan McDonagh left last night's game after blocking a shot with his right hand. Dan Rosen: McDonagh still being evaluated, but coach Alain Vigneault said that a call-up is a real…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Penguins, Habs, Wings, Flyers, Rangers and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Evgeni Malkin will be out for six to eight weeks due to an undisclosed injury. He collided with Blue Jackets Dalton Prout and appear to injury his left shoulder/arm/wrist.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting Games and the Philadelphia Flyers

Scouting the San Jose Sharks and Florida Panthers ... Curtis Pashelka: Scouts listed for the Sharks-Panthers: Jets (2), Predators, Devils and Blue Jackets. Scouting the Dallas Stars and Arizona Coyotes ... Mike Heika: Scouts listed for the Stars-Coyotes: Red Wings,…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Flyers, Kings, Blue Jackets and Rangers

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Vincent Lecavalier - Luke Schenn trade to the Kings cleared $4 million in salary cap space for the Flyers. The trade gives they more flexibility to move players back and…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Avs, Flames, Leafs, Devils, Canes, Flyers and More

Garrioch Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Talk is that Joe Sakic is calling around the league desperately looking for help to kickstart the 4-9-1 Avs. Sources saying they are wanting to improve their blueline. Flames GM Brad…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Flyers Cap, Devils Plans, and Ducks Cutting Losses

Jeff Neiburg of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers have sent Andrew MacDonald to the AHL and GM Ron Hextall is having to deal with Vincent Lecavalier's contract. "The salary cap is hard," Hextall said in an interview with the…

Mark Easson

Top 10 Worst NHL Contracts: Rankings 1 to 5

I’ve already counted down half of the worst contracts currently in the NHL, and I know you all were eagerly awaiting my final five. Just to recap, there were three main criteria I judged these deals on: How well a…

Carolyn Wilke

Morning Hits: Flyers, Kassian, Rangers, Ducks, Sharks, and Blues

Tom Reifsnyder of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers currently have about $670,000 in cap space, but if/when Andrew MacDonald clears waivers and is assigned to the AHL, they'll gain an extra $950,000 in cap space. "Well, it's disappointing, I…

Mark Easson

News: Players Put On Waivers Today

Everyone who was put on waivers yesterday cleared, including Oilers Ben Scrivens. Going to waivers today from Bob McKenzie and Renaud Lavoie Canucks - Linden Vey, Frank Corrado and Alex Biega. Flames - Paul Byron and Mason Raymond. Bruins - Max…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Byfuglien, Bruins, Flyers, Oilers, and Leafs

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: A trade for Dustin Byfuglien would start with a package similar to what they got for Milan Lucic - a first round pick, roster player and a top prospect. It would likely be more than that.…

Mark Easson