Tag: Brett Pesce

NHL News: Sabres, Hurricanes, Jackets, Islanders, Lightning, Capitals, and

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have assigned Alexander Nylander to the AHL from the Swedish National Junior hockey team. Tom Reed: Defenseman Zach Bogosian will be out for four to six weeks. On the Carolina Hurricanes…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Jackets, Canadiens, Senators, Flyers, Lightning and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward David Krejci was on the ice yesterday morning, mostly by himself. He was handling the puck a bit, which is an encouraging sign. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: Coach Bill…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Hurricanes, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Lines and Pairings

On the Boston Bruins ... Steve Conroy: Forward Brad Marchand will miss at least tonight's game with an upper-body injury. David Krejci will be out for at least a week. Joe McDonald: The Bruins and Ryan White mutually terminate his…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ducks, Coyotes, Bruins, Sabres, Flames, Hurricanes, Kings, Devils, Senators and Sharks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Coach Randy Carlyle said that Kevin Bieksa (hand) remains on the IR. Anaheim Ducks: Carlyle did add that he could play on Friday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes have…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avs and Duchene … Senators and Turris

On the Colorado Avalanche and Matt Duchene ... Eric Duhatschek of The Athletic: Expectations for the Avalanche aren't high this season, so GM Joe Sakic won't be on the hot seat right away. He does have time to make a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: NHL Trade Candidates For This Season

On nine NHL trade candidates for this season ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at some NHL trade candidates heading into this season and some potential destinations for them. Matt Duchene - Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic is listening to…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Islanders, Blues, Wild and Hurricanes

On the New York Islanders and Calvin de Haan ... Mike Kelly: The New York Islanders and Calvin de Haan settled on a one-year deal worth $3.3 million and avoided their salary arbitration hearing. Mike Kelly: "$3.3M is on the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Top Five Trade Destinations for Matt Duchene

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: Wondering if the easiest solutions for the Oilers and Leon Draisaitl is a two-year bridge deal with a $6 million salary cap hit. David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Hard to argue that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Depth On The Wing And A Need For A Defenseman

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs have forwards under contract next year, not including RFA Connor Brown, injured Joffrey Lupul and Nathan Horton, and youngsters Kasperi Kapanen and Miro Aaltonen. In…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: Carolina Hurricanes Primer

The Carolina Hurricanes can go a couple different directions with the decisions they have to make. It looks like the Hurricanes would go with the 7F-3D-1G setup, allowing them to protect their more of their depth upfront. Carolina benefits from…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: College and Russian Free Agents, and the Carolina Hurricanes

On College free agent Neal Pionk ... Elliotte Friedman: Minnesota-Duluth defenseman Neal Pionk will be leaving school and turning pro. He's a free agent and will start the process this week. There will be a lot of interest in him.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Time For a Change of Scenery?

    Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Looking at five players who might welcome a change of scenery. Criteria used by Larkin" "(a) the list obviously doesn’t include 2017 unrestricted free agents who can change teams of their own…

Mark Easson