NHL News: Backstrom, Gaunce, Burakovsky, Cogliano, and Some Stanley Cup Notes
Backstrom has hip surgery. Blue Jackets re-sign Brendan Gaunce. Burakovsky leaves early. Cogliano returns, and other Stanley Cup notes.
NHL Injury Updates: Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Canadiens and More
Grzlecyk has a UBI. Barrie to the IR. Greenway activated. Petry day-to-day. Murray to the IR.
NHL News: Flames, Sharks, Wild, Niskanen, Qualifying Offers, Islanders, Senators, Leafs, and Flyers
Matt Niskanen tells Flyers he's retiring. Dubnyk traded to Sharks. Players who were qualified and not qualified today. Maple Leafs re-sign Jason Spezza.
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Gaunce, Eriksson, and Team Needs
The Vancouver Canucks don't plan on qualifying Brendan Gaunce. Canucks could use a top-six forward and a top-four defenseman, possibly two if Alex Edler doesn't re-sign.
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Red Wings, Wild, Jets, Flames and Flyers
Teams were interested in Gaunce Rick Dhaliwal: Had heard that teams were calling the Vancouver Canucks about pending restricted free agent Brendan Gaunce ahead of the trade deadline. Red Wings Ilitch on Yzerman Anthony Fenech: Ilitch on Steve Yzerman: "There's not…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and the Vancouver Canucks
Senators not in a rush with Karlsson Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It doesn't appear that the Ottawa Senators have any trade imminent with defenseman Erik Karlsson. The Senators are remaining patient with any decision regarding their captain. It…
Western Conference News: Flames, Oilers, Predators, Canucks, Knights, Jets and Playoff Race
On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Coach Glen Gulutzan said that there is still no timetable for Matthew Tkachuk. He's listed as day-to-day. Pat Steinberg: Gulutzan said that Tkachuk won't be in the lineup tonight. Sean Monahan had a…
NHL News: Sabres, Canes, Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Devils, Rangers, Sens, Penguins, Blues, Canucks, and Jets
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: Defenseman Jake McCabe will be out a month after having surgery on his thumb. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: The Hurricanes put Marcus Kruger and Josh Jooris on waivers. On the…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Kings, Wild, Canucks, and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Defenseman Kevin Bieksa will miss the remainder of their road trip with a hand injury. Bieksa injured his hand in a fight with Radko Gudas, but it's not his…
Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Stars, Wild, Canucks, Golden Knights and Bieksa
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said that he expects that Dylan Sikura (Northeastern) to be this season's, John Hayden. Chris Hine: Meaning that Sikura would likely join the Blackhawks when his college season is…
NHL News: Escrow, Sabres, Wings, Pens, Sens, Habs, Leafs, Wild, Blackhawks and Canucks
On NHL Escrow ... Pierre LeBrun: Escrow for the first quarter of the year is set at 11.5 percent for NHL players. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Defenseman Marco Scandella played over 21 minutes in…
NHL News and Notes: Canucks, Ducks, Oilers, Coyotes, Flyers, Leafs and Islanders
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Cap Friendly: The Canucks signed Bo Horvat to a six-year deal worth $5.5 million a season. Some comparables in that range are Jonathan Drouin (six years at $5.5 million per), Jaden Schwartz (five years at…