Western Conference News: Flames, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Sharks, Blues, Canucks and Jets
On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Goaltender Mike Smith didn't' skate while they were on their road trip. He's still listed as day-to-day, and they'll know more when they are more settled in Calgary. There is no timetable for…
NHL News: Flames, Avs, Jackets, Stars, Wings, Devils, Pens, Sharks, and Leafs
On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Winger Kris Versteeg (hip surgery) was skate early at the Saddledome. He was stickhanding, shooting, and moving around pretty well. Roger Millions: Versteeg will still need to get clearance from his surgeon to ramp…
NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Jackets, Stars, Devils, Penguins, Sharks, Blues, and Canucks
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Ryan Kesler is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Goaltender Mike Smith (lower-body) was on the ice before the team practiced yesterday morning. On the Colorado…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Sharks, Blues, Knights and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Korbinian Holzer clears waivers and is assigned to the AHL. On the Chicago Blackhawks .. Elliotte Friedman: The Blackhawks put goaltender Jeff Glass on waivers. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Forward…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Pittsburgh Penguins
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: (mailbag) Don't think you can assume at this point that the Sharks plan to trade defenseman Paul Martin. Martin should be back to playing with Brent Burns, with the…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Leafs-Flames, Panthers, and Potential Free Agent Landing Spots for John Tavares
Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Flames game: Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Buffalo Sabres (two - including an…
NHL Fantasy Hockey: Three Players Who Have Yet To Score This Season
There are players in the league with a bagel under the goal column. Some high err higher profile players are included on this list of shame. It makes sense with Thanksgiving coming to spotlight some of these as fantasy hockey…
NHL Expansion Draft: San Jose Sharks Primer
The San Jose Sharks will have some interesting decisions to make on who to protect in the expansion draft soon. I think they're going to go eight skaters and one goalie since they're a really deep team and it's better…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: If the Maple Leafs are not able to re-sign Brian Boyle and are looking for a short-term fix while Frederik Gauthier recovers from his injury, what about Dominic…
Pucks in Depth: Who should win the Norris Trophy?
The NHL recently announced Erik Karlsson, Brent Burns, and Victor Hedman are this year's three finalists for the Norris Trophy. Below I will look at the case each player has for the award before sharing my winner. Erik Karlsson -…
Nyquist Suspension Video, Jagr’s 1,900th NHL Point, Chaisson’s Spear, and Burns Scoring Pace
A recap of some news and events that took place yesterday ... The NHL suspended Detroit Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist for six games for his high-stick to the face of Minnesota defenseman Jared Spurgeon. @NHLPlayerSafety pic.twitter.com/DYgEL9tBWA — Damian Echevarrieta…
NHL Trade Deadline Could Be A Dud With Thin Free Agent Class
With NHL clubs locking up many of their key players to long-term contracts, the amount and quality of free agents that hit the market every summer continues to be on the decline. That shrinking market is having a corresponding effect…