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: 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 I: Flames, Lightning, Blue Jackets and Flyers
On the Flames and Lightning ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: The Flames could be desperate, and GM Brad Treliving has been calling teams. On Monday via email, Treliving said: “doing what everyone is doing, trying to make the team better.”…
Rumors: Blue Jackets, Devils, Hawks, Blues, Canes and Sens
On the Blue Jackets and Devils ... Aaron Portzline: Source suggested last night that the Blue Jackets and Devils could be trade partners. Defenseman Adam Larsson is likely the trade target for the Blue Jackets. Winger Cam Atkinson would be…
Injuries: Hawks, Coyotes, Lightning, Leafs, Flames, Devils and More
Injury updates from around the NHL .... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Blackhawks defenseman Michal Rozsival joined the team at practice over the weekend. He's still weeks away from returning from fractured left ankle. “I’m definitely excited to be with…
Rink Rumblings: Blue Jackets, Ducks and Hurricanes
The middle of October is normally too early for NHL teams to be contemplating roster or coaching changes, but a pair of teams unexpectedly stumbling out of the gate may force the hand of their general managers. Goodbye, Columbus? The…
Rumors II: Pitkanen, Flames, Expansion and Trade Candidates
Elliotte Friedman and Damien Cox ... Belief out of Anaheim is that GM Bob Murray isn't ready to fire Bruce Boudreau just yet. Expectation is that he'll be behind the bench for their five game road trip that starts later…
Rumors: Oilers, Bruins, Hurricanes and Blue Jackets
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (mailbag) Oilers Andrew Ference has a no-trade and no-movement clause. He has this year and next left on his four-year, $13 million contract. There is a chance that the Oilers could buy him out…
Rumors III: Canadiens, Hurricanes, Sabres, Coaches and Flames
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: On the Canadiens ... Tomas Plekanec's agent, Rich Curran, said on Monday that he's spoken with Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin, but mostly on other matters. Plekanec's name was briefly brought up, and it was agreed that…
Rumors: Flames, Oilers, Bruins, Lighting, Hurricanes and Predators
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: From Friedman's 30 thoughts. Teams are interested in UFA Mike Richards, who has a court appearance on December 8th. It was his contract and not his play that scared teams off when the Kings were trying…
Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies
Roster notes: Elliotte Friedman: The Sabres put Matt Donovan on waivers. Washington Capitals: Coach Barry Trotz said that Alex Ovechkin will be a game time decision. He missed this mornings skate for personal reasons. Isabelle Khurshudyan: Capitals defenseman Taylor Chorney…
Rumors: Flames, Sabres, Oilers, Bruins, UFAs, and Flyers
Brian Costello: The Flames could get a better return in a trade for Jonas Hiller than they could with Kari Ramo. Would the Flames be comfortable with a Ramo-Joni Ortio pairing if Hiller is moved a team like Buffalo? Jonathan…