NHL Rumors: Wings, Canucks, RFAs, Hawks, Sens, and Flames
On the Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: If Pavel Datsyuk's bolts the Red Wings for Russia, he leaves the Wings with his $7.5 million cap hit. Datsyuk's agent Dan Milstein told the Free Press…
NHL Rumors: Avs, Vesey, Zaitsev, Lucic, Doan, Khokhlachev and More
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: Avs GM Joe Sakic on if they have any untouchables: "Well, Wayne Gretzky was traded. Twice" Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Sakic said he was happy with trade deadline acquisitions in Mikkel Boedker…
NHL Rumors: Wings, Sens, Bruins, Wild, Sabres and Maloney
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance: Spoke with Pavel Datsyuk's agent on Sunday, who said that the plan is for Datsyuk to talk with GM Ken Holland and the Ilitch family after the season. Agent said that Datsyuk…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: GM Tim Murray on the Sabres still needing a game-changing defenseman and more scoring. “I think we’re in good shape,” Murray said. “We had a huge improvement this year.…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Pens, Isles, Rangers, Blues and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan Burns: Coach Jon Cooper said yesterday that Tyler Johnson's status for Game 1 is still not known: "He couldn’t go today, so hopefully he’s a little bit better for tomorrow.” Joe Smith: Victor Hedman…
NHL Rumors and Video: Edmonton Oilers Edition
Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli meeting with the media yesterday. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Bob Stauffer: Think that the best case scenario for success for Nail Yakupov is in the Eastern Conference. Teams that could give him a shot in…
NHL Injuries: Isles, Rangers, Pens, Stars, Blues, Sharks and More
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward Anders Lee is out indefinitely with a fractured leg. He was hit by a Johnny Boychuk slap shot on Thursday. His season is over regardless of how far the Islanders make…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Hawks, Isles, Rangers, Pens and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Michelle Gingras: Defenseman Victor Hedman practiced with the team yesterday in a regular jersey. Erik Erlendsson: There is a good chance that Victor Hedman returns to the lineup on Saturday. He's expected to be…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Lightning, Blues, Preds, Flyers and More
On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard: Defenseman Ryan McDonagh left last night's game after blocking a shot with his right hand. Dan Rosen: McDonagh still being evaluated, but coach Alain Vigneault said that a call-up is a real…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Habs, Caps, Isles, Bruins, Devils and More
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: David Perron is out four to six weeks (from March 20th) with a separated right shoulder. Anaheim Ducks: Perron on his injury: "I know we've announced a timeline, but I want to beat it.…
NHL Injuries: Habs, Isles, Hawks, Devils, Sabres, Ducks and More
Image from TSN Hockey twitter account On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Hockey: Carey Price practiced with teammates yesterday. Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens Coach Michel Therrien: "Carey Price is working hard on the ice and in the gym with the goal to…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Jets, Sabres, Flames, Bruins and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Evgeni Malkin is back skating, but it doesn't mean he's close to returning. He's been out since March 11th. He was on the ice before the team practiced. It's…