Tag: Chicago Blackhawks

NHL Rumors: David Kampf, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs

On European free agent David Kampf ... Elliotte Friedman: One European free agent that is getting interest in Czech forward David Kampf. The Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights are believed to be among the teams interested.…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 25

The top four in this week's consensus NHL power rankings remain unchanged from last week. The Washington Capitals swept all seven first place rankings this week and remain at No. 1. The Pittsburgh Penguins are slowly getting healthy and are…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and Arizona Coyotes

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Jets missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year, and five of the last six years. GM Kevin Cheveldayoff and head coach Paul Maurice are heading into the final…

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Western Conference Injuries: Wild, Blackhawks, Sharks and Coyotes

On the Minnesota Wild ... Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press: Forward Zach Parise took a high stick on Tuesday, he has is vision and coach Bruce Boudreau said it's an upper-body injury. “His eye looks pretty black and blue,”…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars forward Patrick Sharp is done for the season as he'll have hip surgery today. The 35-year old is a pending unrestricted free agent. Sharp was asked about what…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 24

The Washington Capitals sit atop the NHL standings as well as our consensus NHL power rankings for week 24. Despite all the injuries the Pittburgh Penguins have dealt with, and are currently dealing with, they continue to roll and come…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 23

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington tied for first in our consensus NHL power rankings for this week. The Chicago Blackhawks were only a point back of making it a three way tie up top. The Minnesota Wild were close as…

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NHL Rumors: Knights, Coyotes, Senators, Rangers, Sabres, Panthers and Sharks

On the Vegas Golden Knights, Los Angeles Kings, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers and San Jose Sharks ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Vegas Golden Knights will now have 72 hours with teams protected lists instead…

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NHL Injuries: Penguins, Lightning, Rangers, Senators, Canucks and Blackhawks

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Penguins goaltender Matt Murray: "I turned my head and as I looked back I caught a knee to the head. He apologized for it. Got checked out. Good to go." Jason Mackey: Defenseman…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Isles, Bruins, Sens, Caps, Ducks, Blues and Blackhawks

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said that the best case scenario would have Tyler Johnson back in the lineup on Thursday, but not sure if it will happen. Cooper on Vladislav Namestnikov re-aggravating his…

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NHL Attendance After 30 Home Games: 2016-17

    Here is our third installment looking at NHL attendance figures for this season. A look at each teams home attendance through 30 games, along with the arena capacity percentage. We've also included the average attendance at the 20…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Predators, Wild and Blackhawks

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: If Valeri Nichushkin returns, guessing he'll be better prepared. He moved to a new country at 18 years old and it was hard on him mentally. Mike Heika: expect the Stars to protect…

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