Tag: Carolina Hurricanes

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes – Ryan Murphy and Addressing Relocation

On the Carolina Hurricanes, Ryan Murphy and Addressing Relocation ... Darren Dreger of TSN: There is more trade talk going on around the NHL lately, with defenseman a hot commodity. Dreger doesn't get the sense that Dougie Hamilton is truly in…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: NY Islanders, Blue Jackets and Avalanche

On the New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche ... Arthur Staple: TSN's Frank Seravalli reported that Islanders GM Garth Snow gave the coaching staff a vote of confidence. The Islanders are trying to trade for a forward. Arthur…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 6

    The Montreal Canadiens take over from the New York Rangers for first spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week six. The Canadiens received three of six first place rankings. The Rangers dropped one slot to No.…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Panthers, Avs, Kings, Wings, Wild and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ...  Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said Stralman would miss at least the first three games of their five game road trip. Joe Smith: Cooper said…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Flyers, Rangers, Avs, Islanders, Sens and more

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Goaltender Michal Neuvirth will miss four to weeks with a knee injury and will likely be put on the LTIR. Putting him on the LTIR will give the Flyers enough…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Canes, Kings, Avs, Flyers, Sabres, Sharks, Pens and Coyotes

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Hine: Bryan Bickell on his MS symptoms: "The symptoms I had before, they treated those symptoms & everything passed. We figured it out & got fixed & I was playing again." On the Los Angeles Kings…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Flyers, Stars and Sabres

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Terrell Williams of NHL.com: Forward Bryan Bickell was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. "First and foremost, the most important thing is for Bryan to take care of himself and our thoughts are with him and his…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Stars, Canes, Flames, Sabres, Canucks, Wings and more

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Patrick Sharp practiced today with teammates for the first time since suffering a concussion. He is not expected to play, but it is a good sign he's able to practice. Mark Stepneski: Coach Lindy…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Hawks, Sabres, Wild, Canes, Lightning, Flames, Sens and Oilers

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Brian Hedger: Forward Artem Anisimov is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Coach Joel Quenneville wouldn't say why he was pulled from the game. Mark Lazerus: Quenneville on Anisimov's injury: "We don’t like talking about injuries. Not…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 5

    Five different teams received first place votes in this week's NHL power rankings. The New York Rangers received two first place votes and sit atop our consensus NHL power rankings this week The Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Lindholm, Yakupov and Injury Updates

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm said that he'd be okay to play, but it's up to the coaches. On the Florida Panthers and NY Rangers ... Harvey Fialkov: Dylan McIlrath will practice with Panthers today.…

Mark Easson

Pucks in Depth: Hurricanes Goalie Woes … Leafs Future Is Now

Between the pipes has been an issue for the Carolina Hurricanes ... Heading into the season the Carolina Hurricanes were one of the sexier picks in terms of teams that could be surprisingly good this season. It was pretty easy to see…

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