Tag: Ben Lovejoy

NHL Trade Deadline: Vegas Golden Knights — Time To Buy

The Vegas Golden Knights find themselves comfortably in a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Furthermore, with several teams around them in the standings, the Golden Knights are buying this trade deadline. George McPhee deals from a position of modest…

Chris Wassel

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Flyers and Capitals

Larsson returns Mike Harrington: Buffalo Sabres forward Johan Larsson returns to the lineup. Dubinsky back to Columbus for an MRI Mark Scheig: The Columbus Blue Jackets sent forward Brandon Dubinsky home to get an MRI done on his hip. He…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Leafs, Blackhawks, Jackets, Panthers, Sens, Habs, Sabres, Flames, Preds, Ducks, Wings, and Devils

31 Thoughts Rumor Roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs may take a run at Mitch Marner to try to end the "contract circus" even though Marner's camp has said no negotiations. The conversation between the Chicago Blackhawks…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Devils, Islanders, Rangers and Flyers

Staal still not on the ice Sara Civ: Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal still isn't skating and there is no update on his status. Coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful that they could get him back this season. Blue Jackets lose both…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings, Devils, Rangers and Penguins

Rask could start tonight Joe Haggerty: Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (concussion) was able to fully participate in practice yesterday. There is "a good chance" that he'll be able to start tonight. Joe Haggerty: Rask had spent some of their…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Stars, Devils, Rangers, Penguins, and Lightning

Rask on the ice Joe Haggerty: Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (concussion) wasn't on the ice for their morning skate, but he was on the ice before. Would seem that he won't be out for a long time. Jenner misses…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils Could Make A Move Sooner Than Later

The Devils have some pending free agents that could be on the move TSN: Darren Dreger said that the New Jersey Devils are a team that could be getting close to making a move. GM Ray Shero isn't thinking the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Flyers goaltending Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Philadelphia Flyers looking for an experienced goalie to help mentor Carter Hart makes sense. Nick Kypreos reported that the Flyers have checked in on LA Kings Jonathan Quick. Quick's cap his $5.8 million…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Datsyuk, Potential Maple Leafs Options, and the Rangers

Datsyuk not entertaining an NHL return at this time Bob McKenzie: There had been some chatter that Pavel Datsyuk may have an interest in returning to the NHL next season. From agent Dan Milstein: “Every year we sit down and talk…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Penguins, Devils, Panthers and Blue Jackets

Krug ready to return NBC Sports Boston: Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is doubtful for tonight with a lower-body injury, but they'll be getting Torey Krug back. “He got a lower-body injury against Montreal and he played through it. He…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Canucks, Coyotes, Blues, Devils, Rangers, Stars, Panthers, and Flyers

Bruins injury updates Boston Bruins: Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy giving injury updates. On Torey Krug: "Was on his way to skate with us, but had flight issues. He’s back skating." On Kevan Miller: "Saw doctor. Will have further update on him…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Predators, Coyotes, Habs, Kings, Senators, Devils, Islanders, Stars and Red Wings

Rinne leaves in the third Paul Skrbina of The Tennessean: Nashville Predators Pekka Rinne left early the third period last night, about 3 minutes after teammate Kevin Fiala collided with him. Coach Peter Laviolette didn't have an update on Rinne's…

Mark Easson