NHL Rumors — Thatcher Demko, Patrick Marleau, and yes Columbus
So will it be Thatcher Demko or Jacob Markstrom? Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Sun: Vancouver faced this dilemma less than a decade ago with Cory Schneider and Roberto Luongo. This ended poorly for Vancouver as Schneider was traded in…
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…
NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Wings, Oilers, Islanders, Pens, Sharks, Lightning, Leafs and Knights
Nick Schmaltz done of the year Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury. Charlie McAvoy to return to the ice today Ty Anderson: Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is…
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…
NHL News: Quick, Thornton, Daley, Dubinsky, Kempny, Kunin and Aberg
Kings leave on a road trip today, will Quick be with them? Jon Rosen: Los Angeles Kings coach John Stevens said they will continue to evaluate goaltender Jonathan Quick. The Kings leave on a four-game road trip today. Stevens on Quick: “If not ready…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, NHL Buyouts, and the Minnesota Wild
The Latest On Barry Trotz … Tarik El-Bashir of NBC Sports Washington suggests that Barry Trotz wants to come back but no deal is there yet. The Washington Capitals are living in Stanley Cup euphoria so news may travel a little…
NHL Rumors: Potential NHL Buyout Candidates
On Potential NHL buyouts ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: Reports have the San Jose Sharks buying out defenseman Paul Martin. Such a move would see the Sharks save $2.83 million in salary cap space this season. This could…
NHL Buyout Candidates: Metropolitan Division – Practical To Not Practical
Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Blue Jackets and the Lightning
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Paul Fenton and Tom Fitzgerald appear to be the finalists for the vacant Minnesota Wild general managers position. Sources said that Fenton was expected to be in Minnesota yesterday for likely his final interview…
NHL Rumors: Six potential landing spots for Joe Thornton … Sharks, Hertl and Couture
Six potential landing spots for Joe Thornton ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at six teams that could be interested in Sharks pending unrestricted free agent center Joe Thornton. Winnipeg Jets - The Jets acquired Paul Stastny at the trade…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets – Dubinsky, Panarin, Bobrovsky, Johnson, Calvert and Cole
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: (mailbag) Don't see the Blue Jackets signing any big-named, big-ticketed free agents. They may have no choice but to use Alexander Wennberg and Brandon Dubinsky as their No. 2 and…