Rink Rumblings: Pacific Division – Trade Gifts From Santa
As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice. Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…
NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Flames, Oilers, Lightning and Rangers
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Brendan Savage: Goaltender Jimmy Howard will be out for four to six weeks with a mild MCL sprain according to GM Ken Holland. On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Forward Troy Brouwer left…
Flames Should Not Trade Dougie Hamilton … Panthers Tim Rowe’s Slow Start
Hamilton playing at an elite level for the Flames Dating back to the summer, there were reports the Calgary Flames were at least considering the possibility of trading Dougie Hamilton. Those rumors picked up considerably when the Flames got off…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Caps, Lightning, Hawks, Flames, Stars, Wild, Coyotes and Blues
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Center Sidney Crosby said he went through concussion protocol, but the issue was a stinger in his neck. On the Washington Capitals ... Tom Gulitti: Defenseman Matt Niskanen said he's feeling better, but…
Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Sharks, Flames, Ducks and Stars
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Defenseman Brent Seabrook won't play tonight after suffering an apparent head injury on Tuesday. "He's not going to play (Friday)," coach Joel Quenneville said of Seabrook. "But we'll say he's…
Quick Hits: Maple Leafs, Svatos, Bruins, Rangers, Flames, Coyotes and Starters
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton of TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs put backup goaltender Jhonas Enroth on waivers. Enroth posted a 3.94 GAA, a .872 save percentage and carries a $750,000 salary cap hit. It's not known who…
NHL Injuries: Nurse, Staal, Ferland, Garrison and MacArthur
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Terry Jones: Concussion spotters pulled Connor McDavid off the ice after his incident with Jared Spurgeon. (later returned) Jason Gregor: McDavid on being pulled off: "I was shocked. I hit my mouth. I tried to make a case…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Sharks, Blues and Flames
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Senators GM Pierre Dorion said he's "very" active on trying to find a depth winger. Added that he's not sure if he's close to a deal. On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz:…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Flames, Senators, Stars, and Red Wings
On the Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Ottawa Senators, Dallas Stars, LA Kings and Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: At around the draft last year, the Arizona Coyotes offered Anthony Duclair and a draft pick to the Calgary Flames…
NHL Injuries: Hawks, Preds, Flames, Wings, Canes, Bruins and more
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Jonathan Toews didn't skate yesterday and missed his fourth consecutive game. Coach Joel Quenneville said that Toews could skate today or tomorrow and is doubtful for tomorrow's game against the Flyers.…
NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames and New York Islanders
On the Calgary Flames and Dougie Hamilton ... Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald: Flames GM Brad Treliving yesterday on the Dougie Hamilton trade rumors. “It’s interesting,” said the Flames general manager. “I was at a game in Toronto —…
NHL Rumors: Duclair, van Riemsdyk and Alzner
On the Arizona Coyotes ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: The Coyotes are not shopping Anthony Duclair, but they may consider it if they got a center back in return. Duclair's name has come up dating back the draft in…