Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Blues, Wild, Devils and More
On the Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Tyler Johnson was given yesterday off for "body maintenance." Coach Jon Cooper said that Johnson availability for tonight is "on the fence" and a call up could be coming. Erik Erlendsson: Jonathan Drouin and…
Rumors: Flames and Red Wings
On the Flames ... Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald: This week's trade rumors for the Flames involve Dennis Wideman and Kris Russell. “Whenever teams are losing (trade talk happens),” surmised Russell on Wednesday after the team’s morning skate at Ottawa’s…
Rumors: Flames, Kings, and Coyotes
On the Flames ... Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun: Flames GM Brad Treliving was on TSN 1200 radio yesterday and cautioned that making trades isn't always the answer. “Going out and just saying, ‘Ok, you’re going to trade your…
Rumors II: Ducks, Kings, Flames, Canuck, Jackets and Leafs
Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: At next months GM meeting, and at the Board of Governors meeting in December, will have the compensation for fired coach and executives on the agendas. The hope is that it will…
Rumors: Flames, Lightning, and Stars
Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1040 radio on the possibility of Steven Stamkos to Calgary trade. “Well, listen. Certainly Treliving, I think, has been on the phone to a lot of teams, from what I can…
Rumors: Ducks, Stars, Maple Leafs, Flames and Senators
On the Ducks ... Dennis Bernstein: Ducks GM Bob Murray is trying to make a trade, but other teams aren't going to throw him a lifesaver. The Fourth Period: It's believed the Ducks GM Bob Murray is checking out the…
Rumors and Notes: Lightning, Flyers, Jackets, Sabres and Bruins
Fluto Shinzawa of Boston Globe: Both Ben Bishop and Steve Mason will be unrestricted free agents after the 2016-17 season, and both will likely to be looking for multi-year deals at over $6 million per season. GMs Steve Yzerman and…
Injuries: Wild, Penguins, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Flyers and Flames
On the Wild ... Michael Russo: Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk has a right knee injury. Dubnyk said it's sore, but has been told that it can't get worse by playing. There are no structural issues. He is confident that it…
Rumors II: Blues, Flames, Ducks, Blue Jackets, and Keenan
On the Blues and Flames .... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Teams are calling the Blues and Flames as both teams have top four densemen that they could be willing to trade.The Blues are missing three of their top nine forwards…
Rumors: Lightning, Blue Jackets, Flames, Ducks, Bruins and Canes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Some league executives think the Lightning better get Steven Stamkos signed before the trade deadline or they are going to have a hard time re-signing him. “(After Feb. 29) you have to think his…
Rumors II: Blues, Blue Jackets, Flames, Ducks, and Panthers
On the Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: (after the announcement that Jaden Schwartz fractured his ankle and will be out at least 12 weeks) ... "My guess is that the Blues will now be further inclined to deal from their defensive…
Rumors: Stamkos, Lightning, Carlyle, and Compensation
On the Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Sportnet's Mark Spector mentioned this week that the Flames spoke with the Lightning about Steven Stamkos. “The Flames would be willing to deal a top young player, perhaps Sam Bennett, to…