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…
Five Players Poised For Breakout Years In 2016-17
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) With the 2016-17 NHL campaign just around the corner let's look at some young, up-and-coming players poised to breakout this coming season. David Pastrnak - Boston Bruins If David Pastrnak stays healthy I think the…
Morning Hits: Grossmann, Howard, Robidas and Ference
On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: The Flames are bringing defenseman Nicklas Grossmann to training camp on a PTO. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings will have $9.3 million committed to their goaltending…