NHL Injuries: Rangers, Oilers, Islanders, Bruins and Jets
On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay of Newsday: The Rangers started the season with eight defensemen, but are now down to six healthy ones after their first two games. Coach Alain Vigneault said that Dan Girardi is "more than…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Flames, Ducks, Blues and Blue Jackets
On the Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames, Anaheim Ducks and St. Louis Blues ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff continues to tell teams that call him about RFA defenseman Jacob Trouba that if he doesn't get exactly…
NHL Injuries: Kings, Habs, Hawks, Blues, Sabres and more
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Daren Millard: Jonathan Quick has a bad groin injury, with surgery a possibility. The Kings could be looking at Quick being out for three to four month. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Renaud Lavoie: Have been…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Ducks and Scouting the Devils-Panthers
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: When asked before last night's game if he considered trading or suspending Evander Kane, Sabres GM Tim Murray said that many options went through his mind. Paul Hamilton: Murray added that even though…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Bruins and Jets
On the Boston Bruins, Anaheim Ducks and Cam Fowler ... Jimmy Murphy: The Boston Bruins have recently inquired about Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: (from Tuesday) Hampus Lindholm was looking for…
NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Bruins, Lightning, Predators, Leafs and Kings
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Amanda Stein: Carey Price didn't travel with the team to Buffalo for their season opener. He missed practice yesterday with an illness. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Defenseman Kevan Miller had surgery on…
NHL Injuries: Crosby, Bergeron and Eichel
On Sidney Crosby ... Pens Inside Scoop: Head coach Mike Sullivan on Sidney Crosby: "We'll take each day as it comes. We’re encouraged by the progress he's made to this point and we’ll go from there" Wes Crosby: Sullivan added that Crosby will…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Hawks, Leafs, Lightning and Bold Predictions
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Bob McKenzie: There are no contract talks between the Jets and Jacob Trouba because of his trade request. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Think that Artemi Panarin would be looking for $7 to…
Quick Hits: Kucherov, Waivers, Rosters Moves and Injuries
On Nikita Kucherov ... Bryan Burns: The Lightning and Nikita Kucherov agreed on a three-year deal with a salary cap $4.766 million cap hit. Renaud Lavoie: Contract breakdown: $4.25 million in 2016-17, $4.5 million in 2017-18 and $5.5 million in…
Rumors and Notes: Flames, Oilers, Leafs, Wings, Bruins and Jets
On the Calgary Flames ... Pierre LeBrun: The Flames and Johnny Gaudreau agree on a six-year contract with a cap hit of $6.75 million. The Flames didn't want to go over $7 million. Bob McKenzie: Gaudreau will get a $3…
NHL Rumors: Kucherov, Gaudreau, Trouba, Ducks and Sabres
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman's 30 Thoughts roundup. On Nikita Kucherov ... Nikita Kucherov's agent, Scott Greenspun, wouldn't comment, but Friedman thinks he's met with at least one team about a potential offer sheet. Friedman notes that there is a big…
Rumors and Notes: Goalies, Senators, Gryba and Gudas
On goaltenders ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Looking at the goaltending situations of several teams. Penguins Matt Murray is out for a bit with a broken hand. Marc-Andre Fleury will be the No. 1 goalie to start the season,…