NHL Rumors: James van Riemsdyk – Contract Comparables and Potential Landing Spots
On Toronto Maple Leafs pending free agent James van Riemsdyk ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The 28-yeard old James van Riemsdyk is now up to 33 goals on the season. JvR is now the leading goal scorer among pending…
Possible Carolina Hurricanes Trade Options For This Offseason
The Carolina Hurricanes' recent decision to replace Ron Francis as general manager has generated ongoing speculation over his potential successor. Whoever gets the job will be expected to shake up a roster that's on the brink of missing the playoffs for…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Flyers, Penguins, Leafs and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins recalled forward Anton Blidh. Boston Bruins: Defenseman Zdeno Chara missed last night's game and is day-to-day. Chara won't be in the lineup tomorrow. Joe McDonald: Forward Rick Nash missed last night's game…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Habs, Sens, Pens, Sharks, Blues, Leafs and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Forward David Backes left last night's game after suffering a laceration above his right knee. Kevin Paul Dupont: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Backes didn't have any "structural damage" and required about 18…
Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Playoff Races
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have recalled forward Justin Bailey from the AHL. Amy Moritz of the Buffalo News: Forward Jack Eichel was doing extra skating yesterday, working on his conditioning and skills. He won't be…
NHL Rumors: The John Tavares Rumor Mill Creaks to Life
With the NHL trade-rumor market largely quiet until the offseason, media attention is turning toward this summer's unrestricted free-agent market. Much of the focus is on New York Islanders center John Tavares. As the most talented player available in this…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Panthers, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Brad Marchand has been fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: Forward Kyle Okposo suffered his second concussion in less than a year. He ended…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Flames, Wings, Wild, Preds, Pens, Leafs and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... NHL Player Safety: Bruins forward was suspended for three games for interference on Red Wings forward Frans Nielsen. Cap Friendly: Backes will forfeit $96,774.19 for his three-game suspension. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres…
NHL News: Sabres, Wild, Predators, Islanders, Flyers, Canucks and Jets
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: "For everyone saying don't bother with Eichel, I repeat what I said from day injury happened: If he can get back with 8-10 games left, he's playing. They're not sitting him healthy for…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, Seattle, Predators, Tavares, and Flames
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks haven't started contract talks with pending RFAs Troy Stecher and Derrick Pouliot. Contract talks should start after the season. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: "If P Chiarelli says it…
Off-season Options for 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Losers
The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline saw a number of clubs address their immediate roster needs. However, several teams failed to bring in some much-needed help. Some sellers, such as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, weren't able to find decent…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Roundup of Friedman’s 31 Thoughts
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It's believed that the Montreal Canadiens asked the Los Angeles Kings for Tyler Toffoli, Gabriel Vilardi and possibly more. The Senators asked the Minnesota Wild for Charlie Coyle plus more. Pacioretty might have been okay with…