NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Todd Nelson and the Dallas Stars
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jeff Paterson: GM Jim Benning said that they are still considering coaching changes. He didn't say much, but he couldn't say if their entire coaching staff would return next week. TSN Radio Vancouver: Jason Botchford…
Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Stars, Blues, Golden Knights, Jets and Playoff Race
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers: Coach Joel Quenneville said that Jonathan Toews will be out for a couple games with an upper-body injury and will be re-evaluated next week. Scott Powers: Quenneville said that Toews suffered his injury…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Oilers, Sharks, Blues, Canucks, Knights, Jets and Playoff Race
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Josh Manson will travel with the team on their road trip but is listed as day-to-day. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Dave Vest: Defenseman Jason Demers will…
NHL Rumors: Brian Gionta, James Wisniewski, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Dallas Stars
On Brian Gionta and James Wisniewski ... Stephen Whyno of the AP: Both Brian Gionta and James Wisniewski are playing for Team USA at the Olympics, and both are hoping to sign with an NHL team after. They would need…
NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Jackets, Stars, Canadiens, Devils, Flyers, Leafs and Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower-body) practiced yesterday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet said that defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (upper-body) won't be in the lineup today but could play on Monday.…
NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Flames, Hurricanes, Avs, Stars, Kings, Canadiens, Devils, Flyers and Canucks
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that Ryan Miller would have his lower-body injury evaluated last night after their game and sometime today. Anaheim Ducks: Carlyle said that Miller tried to play through it but…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Stars, Oilers, Habs, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Leafs and Capitals
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe McDonald: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Noel Acciari could return to the lineup on Friday. On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro: Coach Ken Hitchcock said that if Tyler Pitlick, Radek Faksa and Brett…
NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Flames, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings and Canadiens
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson won't travel with the team for the start of their three-game road trip. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins assigned goaltender Zane McIntyre to the AHL. On the…
NHL News: Flames, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Flyers and Golden Knights
On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Odland of the Calgary Sun: Defenseman Travis Hamonic left practice early yesterday. “We’re going to get it evaluated and see how he is (Sunday),” the head coach said. “I didn’t see the play but…
NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Flames, Stars, Wild, Lines and Pairings
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson won't play tonight. The Coyotes put defenseman Adam Clendening on waivers. Defenseman Dakota Mermis will make his NHL debut tonight. On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: The Bruins…
NHL Expansion Draft: Dallas Stars Primer
On the heels of a disappointing season and infirmary of injuries Dallas is well-positioned for the expansion draft. They’ll likely protect all their key pieces while exposing mid-range young players who haven’t significantly impressed, or veterans not counted on highly…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Rangers and Stars
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Contract talks with Andrey Pedan started two weeks ago, just after Nikita Tryamkin left for the KHL. Rick Dhaliwal: Daniel Milstein, Andrey Pedan's agent: “It is time for Andrey to play for the #Canucks,…