Tag: Casey DeSmith

Unheralded Netminders Making the Best of NHL Opportunities

Injuries and/or poor goaltending have led to some previously unheralded goalies enjoying some spotlight.

Featurd Writer

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Several Players Could Be On The Trade Market

Penguins Brassard, Jarry and a defenseman could be on the trade market TSN: Darren Dreger says that center Derick Brassard hasn't been a fit for the Pittsburgh Penguins and that he could be in play. "I know that Penguins general manager…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Murray Trade Speculation And A Need For A Defenseman

Trade speculation in net for the Penguins and the need for a puck-moving defenseman Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Pittsburgh Penguins haven't been happy with their goaltending. They had been linked to Detroit Red Wings Jimmy Howard, but decided…

Mark Easson

Ranking The 2019 Free Agent Class — First Time Goalies

The 2019 NHL Free Agent Class takes a turn to the last line of defense. Goaltenders rank low in this batch and for good reason. Teams have become more and more leery of unrestricted free agents from this position. Our…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Penguins, Jets, and Flyers

Insider trading notes on the Hurricanes, Penguins, and Jets TSN: Pierre LeBrun notes that the Carolina Hurricanes really liked goaltender Curtis McElhinney and it wouldn't have been surprised if they would have put a waiver claim on him even if Scott Darling…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Penguins and Goaltending … Senators and Karlsson

Jarry could draw interest, but Penguins may be more comfortable with keeping him ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed goaltender Tristan Jarry to a two-year deal yesterday. Jarry can know focus on battling with Casey…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Open To Making Some Changes

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford: "It's obvious that I'm going to keep an open mind to making some changes. I'm going to make some changes. I can't tell you who that's going to be right…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Stars, Predators, Devils, Rangers, Senators, and Penguins

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins assigned forward Austin Czarnik to the NHL. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes coach Bill Peters promised that they'll make changes for Tuesday's game…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is still looking for a third-line center if the price is reasonable. Rutherford won't listen to offers on his goaltenders Tristan Jarry or Casey DeSmith…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Coyotes, Canes, Avs, Jackets, Panthers, Habs, Wild, Isles, Pens, Blues and Capitals

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes recalled defenseman Kyle Capobianco from the AHL and re-assigned Andrew Campbell. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Lee Stempniak practice yesterday in a no-contact jersey. Forward Marcus Kruger is…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference news: Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Lightning and Maple Leafs

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella said that when defenseman Zach Werenski is ready to return to the lineup, he'll back paired with Seth Jones. Markus Nutivaara will remain in their top four as Tortorella said…

Mark Easson