NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Time For Francis To Make A Big Move?
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith of CarolinaHurricanes.com: Assuming the Hurricanes are able to sign recently acquired goaltender and pending free agent Scott Darling, it would give them three goalies under contract next year. Eddie Lack and Cam Ward…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights and Canadiens
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... NHL.com: The Hurricanes traded for the rights to Scott Darling on Friday and the hope to sign him soon than later. "Obviously we'd like to get something done sooner rather than later," Hurricanes general manager…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders and Hurricanes
On the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: If the Islanders are not able to sign John Tavares to a contract extension, the Canadiens should make a move. The Islanders may have to explore the…
NHL Trade: Carolina Hurricanes Acquire Scott Darling From Chicago Blackhawks
The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired the rights to goaltender Scott Darling from the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2017 3rd round pick. Thoughts from the media .... Chip Alexander: "Francis said acquiring Darling's rights was "bit of a gamble but one…
NHL Rumors: College and Russian Free Agents, and the Carolina Hurricanes
On College free agent Neal Pionk ... Elliotte Friedman: Minnesota-Duluth defenseman Neal Pionk will be leaving school and turning pro. He's a free agent and will start the process this week. There will be a lot of interest in him.…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Hurricanes, Bruins and Canucks
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: The Stars would like to bring Valeri Nichushkin back, but if it happens, still not sure when it would be. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis said that…
Quick Hits: Injury Updates, Stars, Kings, Blackhawks, Red Wings and Bickell
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Leafs PR: Defenseman Nikita Zaitsev left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Defenseman Roman Polak left at the end of the second but returned in the third. Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Lightning, Habs, Isles, Wings, Sens, Devils, Bruins, Sabres and Canes
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan when asked if he thinks defenseman Kris Letang will be back for the playoffs: "Yes" Pens Inside Scoop: Forward Jake Guentzel and defenseman Ron Hainsey are game-time decisions tonight.…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Pens, Leafs, Habs, Wings, Panthers, Devils and Islanders
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Eddie Lack: "I'll keep doing test and rehab today to get back as soon as possible. Great to see the guys this morning thanks to everyone who stayed on the ice yesterday and @DetroitRedWings players…
NHL Injuries: Senators, Sharks, Lightning and Hurricanes
On the Ottawa Senators ... Ian Mendes of TSN: Senators forward Clarke MacArthur is still hoping to return this season. “I’m always holding out for this year. I could care less about next year,” MacArthur said. “I’m only training like…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Panthers, Islanders, Hurricanes, Devils and Senators
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: Goaltender Frederik Andersen left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock said that the Sabres doctor thought that Andersen should be pulled from the game. Chris…
NHL Rumors: Time For a Change of Scenery?
Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Looking at five players who might welcome a change of scenery. Criteria used by Larkin" "(a) the list obviously doesn’t include 2017 unrestricted free agents who can change teams of their own…