Tag: Chicago Blackhawks

NHL Rumors: Coaches, GM Meetings, Bruins, Lightning and More

Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of Ottawa Sun: There have been three coaching changes this season, but there could be some more depending on playoff performances. Unsuccessful playoff runs could have Bruce Boudreau, Ken Hitchcock and Jack Capuano on the…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Isles, Rangers, Hawks, Canucks, Flames and More

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: Goalie Jaroslav Halak will be out six to eight weeks with a groin injury. ”Jaro’s an experienced guy who’s played some big games for us,” Capuano said. “It’s a big…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Deadline Date, Penguins and Outdoor Games

On the trade deadline date ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) It might be a good idea to move the trade deadline back a couple weeks. More teams would be out of the playoff race, so their would be more…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Habs, Blues, Hawks, Oilers, Leafs and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: Brendan Gallagher will be out two to three weeks with a lower-body injury. Lars Eller missed last night's game with a lower-body injury. On Monday Michel Therrien said Eller…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Deadline: Well Short of Expectations

The NHL Trade Deadline Day fell quite short of expectation, with 19 trades consummated, but none that would be categorized as earth shattering. Most of the top contenders made minor deals to add depth, but failed to do anything that…

Michael Augello

NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 21

Surprise, surprise, the Washington Capitals are still the top ranked team in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 21. The next three teams remain the same as week - the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks and St. Louis Blues. The…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Lightning, Sens, Hawks, Canucks, Oilers and More

Friedman 30 Thought rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Wonder if the Lightning will try to "toll" Jonathan Drouin's contract -extending his contract for another season as he left the team). Drouin was on their NHL roster for 38…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Deadline Winners And Losers

Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. With the 2016 NHL trade deadline having gone and past, it's time to take a look at some of the winners and losers. Since "deadline day" was a little slow,…

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors: Hawks, Stars, Canucks, Avs, Oilers and More

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Bryan Bickell's agent is "optimistic" about a trade, but understands it's "not simple to get done" because of next season's potential cap. — Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) February 29, 2016 On the Dallas Stars ... Stars…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Stars, Flames and Canucks

On the Dallas Stars ... Darren Dreger: The Stars are focusing on Dan Hamhuis and Kris Russell. The Stars have a lot of time for Russell. The Flames are hoping to get two second round picks for Russell. Darren Dreger:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks

On the Florida Panthers ... Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Chris Johnston was on Sportsnet 590 yesterday and was talking about the Florida Panthers. "I don't think they're done," he said after Florida made three trades on Saturday. "I think they're…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Coyotes and Blackhawks

On the Florida Panthers ... Gary Lawless: The Jets, Devils, Coyotes and Canucks are among the teams asking the Panthers about Brandon Pirri. He's a pending RFA with arbitration rights. Gary Lawless: Multiple offers for Pirri. One team offered a…

Mark Easson