On Protected Lists and the Expansion Draft …
On Protected Lists and the Expansion Draft ... Pierre LeBrun: "A reminder: some of the players you will see exposed today may already be protected in another fashion by a side deal with Vegas." Pierre LeBrun: "Another reminder: teams are…
NHL Expansion Draft: New York Islanders Primer
The New York Islanders have some decisions to make that will not be easy. From a numbers standpoint, it appeared the 7F/3D/1G setup benefitted New York. It would allow them to protect their more borderline forwards. Those forwards feature some…
NHL Rumors: Potential Buyouts and the New York Islanders
On Buyouts ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at players that could be bought out if they can't be traded or moved to Vegas: Dan Girardi (NYR), Marc Staal (NYR), Antti Niemi (DAL), Kevin Bieksa (ANA), Benoit Pouliot (EDM), Francois…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Isles, Bruins, Sens, Caps, Ducks, Blues and Blackhawks
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said that the best case scenario would have Tyler Johnson back in the lineup on Thursday, but not sure if it will happen. Cooper on Vladislav Namestnikov re-aggravating his…
NHL Injuries: Jones, Faulk, Edmundson, Hunwick, Rieder, Nelson and More
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones will be out for three weeks after suffering a hairline fracture to the top of his right foot. "Just a weird play," Jones said.…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Islanders, Radulov and Top Remaining UFAs
On the Arizona Coyotes and Shane Doan ... John Shannon: Hearing that a Coyotes - Shane Doan deal is close. He's not going anywhere. John Shannon: When he signs, it will be for one year. Craig Morgan: Source saying that…
Rumors: Stamkos, Isles, Kings, Devils, Avs, and Blue Jackets
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: There has been no indication that a Steven Stamkos - Tampa Bay Lightning contract extension is close. "It's been kind of the same for the past couple weeks, it hasn't effected me," said…
Morning Hits: Voynov, Kane, Flames, Devils, Avs and Isles
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Slava Voynov released a statement through his agent. "Earlier today, I notified the National Hockey League, the National Hockey League Players' Association and the Los Angeles Kings of my decision to immediately begin the formal process…
Rumors I: Nelson, Okposo, and Huberdeau
Arthur Staple of Newsday: Training camp is a couple days away, and Islanders RFA Brock Nelson is still looking for a contract. It's been awhile since the sides have talked. "We haven't heard from them in six weeks," Salcer told…
Rumors I: Huberdeau, Nelson, Clowe, Backes, and Havlat
George Richards: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is confident that they will sign RFA Jonathan Huberdeau before the start of training camp. Arthur Staple: There no update on contract talks with RFA Brock Nelson and Islanders. Staple suggests that Steve Bernier, with…
Rumors and Notes: RFAs, Huberdeau, Backstrom, and the Flames
NHL Numbers: Remaining unsigned RFAs: Micheal Ferland (CGY), Marcus Kruger (CHI), Stefan Elliott and Freddie Hamilton (COL), Jonathan Huberdeau (FLA), Brock Nelson (NYI) and John Albert (WPG). George Richards: Talk is that the Panthers and Jonathan Huberdeau have agreed on…
Videos: Garbutt and Scandella Suspension Videos
The NHL has suspended Stars forward Ryan Garbutt for three games for his slew foot on Jets Dustin Byfuglien. Byfuglien wasn't injury on the play. Garbutt has a history of supplementary discipline. The NHL has suspended Wild's defenseman Marco Scandella…