NHL Expansion Draft: Chicago Blackhawks Primer
With four no-movement clauses among their forwards, three on defense and one at goalie, Chicago has most of their protected slots spoken for. Then again, I doubt they’d leave any of the eight unprotected. Forward Decisions Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews,…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Five Teams Feeling The Cap Crunch
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings GM Ken Holland expects trade talk to pick up this week at the scouting combine. They would like to trade one of Jimmy Howard or Petr Mrazek before…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Vegas, Hurricanes, Leafs, Panthers
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: After re-signing Richard Panik to a two-year deal, it was obvious that the Chicago Blackhawks need to make some moves for salary cap purposes. It's not going to be…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Salary Cap and Expansion
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: After signing Richard Panik to a two-year deal worth $2.8 million a season, the Blackhawks now have $65 million committed to 11 players. Throw in a some young…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks Offseason Priorities
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason priorities for the Chicago Blackhawks. 1. Explore trading Brent Seabrook - The Blackhawks blueline could use a facelift, bringing in more youth and speed. Clearing his $6.875 million cap hit…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks … Sabres and Others Looking For Blueline Help
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: (mailbag) Scott Darling wants to remain with the Blackhawks, but he wants to be a No. 1 goalie at some point. The 28-year old Darling will be an unrestricted free…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Vegas, Wings, Hawks, Ducks, Pens, Blues and Coyotes
On the Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues and Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) The Jets won't do a Jacob Trouba for Marc-Andre Fleury and pick/prospect as they still…
Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Stars, Coyotes, Blues, Avs and Preds
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers: Coach Joel Quenneville said that goalie Corey Crawford is progressing along the same timetable: "hopefully we get him on the ice pretty soon." Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Jonathan Toews and Brent…
Morning Hits: Suspensions, Waivers and Injuries
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Stars defenseman Jamie Oleksiak was suspended for two games for his illegal check to the head of Chris VandeVelde. Cap Friendly: Oleksiak will forfeith $10,208.33 in salary for the two game suspension. On…
NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Canucks and Devils
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Both Jonathan Toews and Brent Seabrook didn't skate yesterday. Coach Joel Quenneville said they need to skate before they play and isn't optimistic about them playing on Sunday. On the Colorado Avalanche ...…
Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Sharks, Flames, Ducks and Stars
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Defenseman Brent Seabrook won't play tonight after suffering an apparent head injury on Tuesday. "He's not going to play (Friday)," coach Joel Quenneville said of Seabrook. "But we'll say he's…
Western Conference Injuries: Blues, Jets, Stars, Canucks, Sharks and Blackhawks
On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: The Blues activated Joel Edmundson off the IR and put Robert Bortuzzo on the IR. Lou Korac: Bortuzzo will be re-evaluated in six weeks. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sara Orlesky: There…