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…
Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Nazem Kadri’s Hit on Daniel Sedin
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: The Flyers activate Michael Del Zotto from the LTIR and place Boyd Gordon on the LTIR. On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Odland: Forward Kris Versteeg is out a few weeks with a groin…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Lightning, Coyotes, Stars, Sens and More
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Ducks GM Bob Murray said the Simon Despres' situation is a "sensitive issue" and that it will be long-term. He wouldn't go into the Despres' situation any further. Jason Gregor: Zupke on Despres: "He is…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Islanders, KHL, Ducks and Lindholm
On the Calgary Flames ... Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1040: "You heard Dougie Hamilton's name out there this year. I don't think it was the #Flames shopping him." ... "But I know that at least one team, for sure,…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Canucks, Kings, Flames, Jets, and Coyotes
On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, LA Kings and the Calgary Flames ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: The Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning are in a similar situation. They have an established goalie (Marc-Andre Fleury and Ben Bishop)…
NHL Rumors: UFAs That Could Be Moved, Canadiens, Blackhawks and Oilers
On Free Agents that could be traded this season ... Lyle Richardson on Bleacher Report: Richardson looks at some notable 2017 unrestricted free agents that could be traded this season: Brooks Laich (Maple Leafs - $4.5 million cap hit), Bryan Bickell…