Eastern Conference Injuries: Penguins, Bruins, Red Wings and Islanders
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Evgeni Malkin practiced yesterday in a no-contract jersey, but he did take a bit of contact at practice yesterday. It was the first contact he's taken since he suffered…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Avs, Sens, Oilers, Blackhawks, Leafs and Rangers
On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Two sources have said that yesterday's Boston Bruins press conference scheduling wasn't set by the Bruins PR department, but it was ordered from above. Jimmy Murphy: Sources also saying that the Bruins could…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, Bruins and Rangers
Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs - Stars game: Vegas Golden Knights (2), Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, Boston Bruins, Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers,…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Lightning, Blue Jackets, Flyers and Bruins
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Tom Gulitti on NHL.com: Forward Bryan Bickell (multiple sclerosis) is getting close to returning. He is targeting their homestand that starts on February 17th. "I feel good," Bickell said after a conditioning skate at Verizon…
NHL News: The Boston Bruins Fire Head Coach Claude Julien
The Boston Bruins have fired head coach Claude Julien. Assistant coach Bruce Cassidy will coach the team in the interim. NHL.com: The Bruins have a 26-23-6 record this season, good for 58 points in 55 games. Julien is the Bruins…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Lightning, Sabres, and Bruins
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dennis Bernstein: After Vern Fiddler was traded for fourth round pick, think that the Red Wings could get a 2nd round pick plus for Thomas Vanek. Wouldn't trade a first round pick for him.…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Sharks, Bruins, Avs, Senators, Canadiens, Blues and Lightning
On the Arizona Coyotes, San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: A frustrated GM said that they are only…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Habs, Kings, Sabres, Maple Leafs and Oilers
On the St. Louis Blues, Kevin Shattenkirk, Ken Hitchcock, Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Think the St. Louis Blues would be open to a Kevin Shattenkirk sign-and-trade,…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers
On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Even though Tuukka Rask isn't expected to miss any time, the Bruins realize they may have to acquire a backup goalie before the trade deadline. “When you look…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Panthers, Devils, Red Wings, and Capitals
On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Bruins coach Claude Julien said that Patrice Bergeron is day-to-day. “When we say he is day-to-day, he’s doing really well,” said Julien, referring to Bergeron. “I am certainly…
Atlantic Division Injuries: Lightning, Bruins, Maple Leafs, Sabres and Wings
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos met with his surgeons last week and "they're pleased with how he looks and where he's at." He was expected to be out for four months,…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Habs, Panthers, Devils, Flyers, Caps and Bruins
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... NHL.com: Penguins forward Conor Sheary will be out four to six weeks with an upper-body injury. Sheary played almost 17 minutes on Tuesday, but didn't practice yesterday. Evgeni Malkin (lower-body) skated before practice yesterday. "…