NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 6
The Montreal Canadiens take over from the New York Rangers for first spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week six. The Canadiens received three of six first place rankings. The Rangers dropped one slot to No.…
NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames and Dougie Hamilton
On Dougie Hamilton and the Calgary Flames ... Jimmy Murphy: "Why is Dougie Hamilton being available via a trade news now? Has been for a while!" Chris Nichols of Fan Rag Sports: Darren Dreger was on TSN 690 and was talking…
Western Conference Injuries: Preds, Kings, Flames, Avs and more
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Goaltender Pekka Rinne missed last night's game and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Rinne didn't practice Monday and the team said it was a "maintenance day." GM David Poile said…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Calgary Flames
On the Ottawa Senators ... Elliotte Friedman: The Senators may be testing the trade market for goaltender Andrew Hammond. A couple teams are looking for help in net. Bruce Garrioch: Waivers could be an option for Hammond if the Senators can't…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Panthers, Avs, Kings, Wings, Wild and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said Stralman would miss at least the first three games of their five game road trip. Joe Smith: Cooper said…
Quick Hits: Coyotes, Flames, Islanders, Lines and Pairings
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Arizona Coyotes and Arizona State University have start negotiations on building a 16,000 plus arena on the corner of McClintock Drive and Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe, Arizona. “Today’s…
NHL Trade Deadline Could Be A Dud With Thin Free Agent Class
With NHL clubs locking up many of their key players to long-term contracts, the amount and quality of free agents that hit the market every summer continues to be on the decline. That shrinking market is having a corresponding effect…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Booth, Flames, Canucks, Stars, and Blues
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Before the Lightning re-signed Steven Stamkos late last June, the Lightning spoke with left winger Andrew Ladd. On David Booth ... Aivis Kalnins: Hearing that forward David…
NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames and Ottawa Senators
On the Calgary Flames and Dougie Hamilton ... Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun: Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos reported on Saturday night that at least two teams have contract the Calgary Flames about defenseman Dougie Hamilton. Hamilton heard the report. “You can’t…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Coyotes, Penguins and Canucks
On the Calgary Flames, Arizona Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins and Vancouver Canucks ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: On last night's Hockey Night in Canada's Headlines, Nick Kypreos said that two teams have inquired about Calgary Flames defenseman Dougie Hamilton - the Arizona…
NHL Injuries: Stars, Canes, Flames, Sabres, Canucks, Wings and more
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Patrick Sharp practiced today with teammates for the first time since suffering a concussion. He is not expected to play, but it is a good sign he's able to practice. Mark Stepneski: Coach Lindy…
NHL Injuries: Hawks, Sabres, Wild, Canes, Lightning, Flames, Sens and Oilers
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Brian Hedger: Forward Artem Anisimov is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Coach Joel Quenneville wouldn't say why he was pulled from the game. Mark Lazerus: Quenneville on Anisimov's injury: "We don’t like talking about injuries. Not…