Tag: Anthony Bitetto

NHL Rumors: The Minnesota Wild May Find Themselves As Sellers

The Minnesota Wild may find themselves as sellers David Pagnotta: Some of the top teams have a significant interest in Minnesota Wild center Eric Staal. He's a pending UFA that has "a strategic 10-team no-trade list." Will be a tough…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Coyotes, Winter Classic, Player Tracking, Coyne Schofield, Wild, Karlsson and Burns

Two Coyotes getting close to practicing Matt Layman: Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka said that Brad Richardson and Christian Dvorak are getting close to being able to practice with the team. They are hopeful for after the break, but they…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Senators, Predators, Rangers, Seattle, and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks have reassigned forwards Ondrej Kase and Kevin Roy. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Lee Stempniak should be able to return to the lineup later on this week. On…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, Matt Duchene And Where He Could Fit .

On the Colorado Avalanche, Matt Duchene and where he could fit ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: (mailbag) The Nashville Predators have no intention of breaking up their top-four defensemen in a trade for Matt Duchene. Any of their bottom…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: Nashville Predators Primer

After a rousing and surprising postseason run Nashville’s expansion strategy is clear – protect that blue line. The Predators’ top-four defensive core may be the best in the game, and they’ll need to adopt the eight skaters/one goalie protection plan…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL Injuries: Hawks, Preds, Flames, Wings, Canes, Bruins and more

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Jonathan Toews didn't skate yesterday and missed his fourth consecutive game. Coach Joel Quenneville said that Toews could skate today or tomorrow and is doubtful for tomorrow's game against the Flyers.…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Flames, Jets, Hawks, Avs and more

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Dave Tippett doesn't think that Oliver Ekman-Larsson's upper-body injury is serious. They will know more today. Craig Morgan: Goaltender Louis Domingue can come off the IR today if he's ready. On the Calgary…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Pens, Rangers, Coyotes, Leafs, Blues and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... John Lu: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said that Carey Price worked out yesterday, but he's still day-to-day as his energy level and weight loss are issues. Renaud Lavoie: Price was on the ice for 30 minutes…

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

Injuries: Sens, Preds, Lightning, Blues, Devils, Stars and Isles

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators Clarke MacArthur is believed to be out with a concussion, and it doesn't look like he'll be returning soon. Marc Methot is out with the flu. Senators coach Dave Cameron on MacArthur. “I’m…

Mark Easson