Tag: Carolina Hurricanes

NHL Rumors: Datsyuk, Peters, Holland, Brickley, Panthers and Blackhawks

On the Pavel Datsyuk, Bill Peters, Ken Holland, Daniel Brickley, Florida Panthers and the Chicago Blackhawks ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Pavel Datsyuk's agent Dan Milstein shoots down the rumors that Datsyuk could be returning to the Detroit for next…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Rangers, Flyers, Lightning and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Matt Grzelcyk has an upper-body injury and he'll be evaluated back in Boston. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: The Sabres assign Justin Bailey to the AHL.…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Rangers, Sens, Leafs, and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that both Zdeno Chara and Charlie McAvoy are skating back in Boston. Forward David Backes is working out and isn't that for off according to Cassidy. Jessi Pierce: Rick…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the Carolina Hurricanes

On the Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes ... Sportsnet: Speculation regarding coach Joel Quenneville's future in Chicago continues according to Nick Kypreos. “It’s no secret in our industry that Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville don’t have the healthiest of relationships.”…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Canes, Avs, Stars, Preds, Rangers, Pens, Sharks, Canucks, Jets and Playoff Races

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Hurricanes PR: Defenseman Justin Faulk missed last night's game with an upper-body injury. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: The Avs have recalled goaltender Spencer Martin. Jonathan Bernier is out with an upper-body injury.…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, Capitals and Playoff Races

  On the Boston Bruins ... Steve Conroy: Forward Patrice Bergeron will meet with the team in Minnesota and will be a game-time decision for Sunday. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Coach Bill Peters on defenseman Noah Hanifin…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Flames, Coyotes, Oilers, and Maple Leafs

On the Carolina Hurricanes, Calgary Flames, Arizona Coyotes, Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Adjustments to the draft lottery odds are waiting for approval. The last place team would be at 18.5 percent. At this…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Jackets, Wings, Rangers, Lightning, Capitals and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that forward Patrice Bergeron would meet with doctors today and if things go well he could join the team in Minnesota on the weekend. On the Buffalo Sabres ...…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: James van Riemsdyk – Contract Comparables and Potential Landing Spots

On Toronto Maple Leafs pending free agent James van Riemsdyk ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The 28-yeard old James van Riemsdyk is now up to 33 goals on the season. JvR is now the leading goal scorer among pending…

Mark Easson

Possible Carolina Hurricanes Trade Options For This Offseason

The Carolina Hurricanes' recent decision to replace Ron Francis as general manager has generated ongoing speculation over his potential successor. Whoever gets the job will be expected to shake up a roster that's on the brink of missing the playoffs for…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: James van Riemsdyk and John Tavares

On James van Riemsdyk ... Pierre LeBrun: Possible comparables for James van Riemsdyk: Cam Atkinson seven years at $5.875 million per and T.J. Oshie eight years at $5.75 million per. Both Atkinson and Oshie had similar goal totals. Does a…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Canes, Jackets, Stars, Oilers, Flyers, Pens, Caps, Jets and Playoff Races

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Defenseman Josh Manson left last night's game with an upper-body injury. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on David Backes: "He did meet with our doctors & they re-evaluated…

Mark Easson