NHL News: Suspension, Hearings, PTOs and Waivers
On Chicago Blackhawks ... NHL.com: The NHL suspended Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson for the rest of the preseason and for one regular season game for his hit on Blues forward Ty Rattie. General Fanager: Hjalmarsson will forfeit $22,777.78 in salary…
NHL Rumors: Johnny Gaudreau and the Calgary Flames
On the Calgary Flames and Johnny Gaudreau ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Johnny Gaudreau's agent, Lewis Gross, said that they are not asking for a trade from the Calgary Flames. “We have no intention of asking for a trade at…
Morning Hits: Released from PTOs and Injury Updates
On PTOs ... Erik Erlendsson: The Tampa Bay Lightning made 24 cuts yesterday, including releasing defenseman James Wisniewski who was on a PTO. Chris Johnston: The Arizona Coyotes released forward Zach Boychuk from his PTO. On the Calgary Flames ...…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Flames and Sabres
On Arizona Coyotes and Tobias Rieder ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie said that Tobias Rieder hasn't demanded a trade, but his agent suggested to the Coyotes that it may be in their best interest to trade him if they won't…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Stars, Blues and Outdoor Games
On the Calgary Flames ... Andy Strickland: The Calgary Flames and Brian Elliott's camp have begun contract extension talks. Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 on contract extension talks between the Flames and Elliott. “I mean, clearly…
Pacific Division: Calgary Flames Season Primer
A quick look at the Calgary Flames heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $64,405,400 Projected Cap Space: $8,594,600 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $8,594,600 Deadline Cap Space : $38,675,700 Todays Cap Hit…
NHL Rumors: Marchand, Maple Leafs and Flames
On Brad Marchand, the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Ken Campbell of The Hockey News: Brad Marchand will be an unrestricted free agent after the season, and some are envisioning him beside Sidney Crosby. It will probably never happen…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Sabres, Rangers, Ducks and Oilers
On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: The Flames plan could be to use Sam Bennett as their second line center this season. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma: "At the 13th forward position and…
Injury Notes: Long-term Injuries, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
On Long-Term Injuries ... LW3H: List of players who are still under contract, but are out for the year/indefinitely/'retired': Chris Pronger (ARI), Pavel Datsyuk (ARI), Dave Bolland (ARI), Marc Savard (NJ), Ryane Clowe (NJ), David Clarkson (CBJ), Ladislav Smid (CGY),…
Injury Notes: Stars, Kings, Bruins, Lightning, Preds, Flames and Coyotes
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Stars GM Jim Nill said that Tyler Seguin (heel) will be re-evaluated on Tuesday or Wednesday: "Hope he can be close by then." He won't skate before then. Mike Heika: Nill said that Radek Faksa…
Morning Hits: Kessel, Caps, Flyers, Wings, Leafs and Jackets
On Phil Kessel ... Joe McDonald of ESPN: Phil Kessel said in a text that his tweet wasn't directed at Team USA players. "Of course it wasn't directed at the players," Kessel said in a text to ESPN. "I know how…
NHL Rumors: Kris Russell – Oilers, Canucks and Flames
On Kris Russell, the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames ... Bob Stauffer: Would be very surprised if the Oilers signed free agent defenseman Kris Russell. They already have left handed defensemen in Oscar Klefbom, Andrej Sekera, Darnell Nurse, Brandon…