Odds of Winning Tonight’s NHL Draft Lottery Drawing
The NHL will hold their draft lottery drawing tonight at 8:00 PM EST. The odds of obtaining the first overall pick are as follows: 1st - 25.0% - Buffalo Sabres 2nd - 18.8% - Florida Panthers 3rd - 14.2% -…
NHL Injuries: Blues, Mitchell, Hillen, Laich, Myers and Clowe
Jason Gregor: Blues Federko: "I believe Backes will start for sure. Oshie is a bit of a question because it was a head injury, but I expect he'll play." ... "It looks like Berglund will miss this series so someone like Ott, Paajarvi or…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Canucks, Penguins, Kings, Panthers, Senators and Maple Leafs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sabres GM Tim Murray is willing to trade almost anyone. He's been shopping Chris Stewart, Christian Ehrhoff, Luke Adam and Drew Stafford. They will also listen to offers on Marcus Foligno, Johan Larsson and…
Morning Hits: Halak, Awards, Niemi, Playoffs Streaks and Starting Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: Jaroslav Halak's agent Allen Walsh: "Jaro never at anytime said he didn't want to start against St. Louis. A private conversation between a player and coach should stay private and not be discussed with the media. I am bewildered that…
NHL Rumors III: Jones, Michalek, Gaborik, Leino and McKenzie on NHL Live
Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun: Oilers Ryan Jones when asked where he'll be playing next season: “Not here.” “When you look at the team and you look at me, it’s that time for both,” said the 29-year-old. “They haven’t said…
Morning Hits: Buyouts, Awards, Canadiens and Murray Not Worried About Draft Lottery Change
David Pagnotta: "Players signed to new deals under new CBA can be bought out this summer, but don't count towards compliance buyouts." Bob McKenzie: Talked to 16 coaches about some NHL awards. Jack Adams: 11 of 16 voted for Patrick Roy, finishing…
NHL Injuries: Jets, Blue Jackets, Capitals, Blues, Maple Leafs and Sabres
Ken Wiebe: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien is finished for the season with a torn muscle. Ken Wiebe: Jets forward Andrew Ladd missed last night's game and he could be finished for the year as well according to Paul Maurice. Aaron…
NHL Video: Flyers Zac Rinaldo Suspended For An Illegal Check To The Head
Philadelphia Flyers Zac Rinaldo was suspended for four games for an illegal check to the head of Buffalo Sabres Chad Ruhwedel. Do you think the suspension was enough? Should he have received more than four games?
NHL Video: Flyers Zac Rinaldo Gets Match Penalty For Hit On Chad Ruhwedel
Flyers Zac Rinaldo received a match penalty for his hit on Sabres Chad Ruhwedel. Rinaldo has a hearing this morning, how many games do you think he'll get?
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Flames, Isles, Caps, Canes, Canadiens, Panthers, Leafs, Predators and Bruins
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Canucks ownership will need to decide if one or both of John Tortorella and Mike Gillis will be back. Expect Flames coach Bob Hartley to return next season. Top candidates to for the Flames…
Morning Hits: Torts, Ovechkin Responds, Klesla, Blue Jackets Viewership and the Preds want an ASG
Elliott Pap: Canucks coach John Tortorella on GM Mike Gillis' comments: "I not going to comment on what happened yesterday. That's a discussion Mike and I will have internally." Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Alex Ovechkin on Adam Oates' comments…
Morning Hits: Stewart, Petrov, Gillis Not Sure If He’ll Be Back and HC at Noon Discusses
Jeremy Rutherford: Sabres Chris Stewart on his trade to Buffalo: "It was pretty plain and simple. They wanted a big goalie and I got voted off the island. I was a casualty. It sucks, but that's the business." Igor Eronko: Islanders…