NHL Video: Chris VandeVelde Has Hearing Today
NHL Player Safety: Flyers Chris VandeVelde will have a hearing today for elbowing/illegal check to the head of Blackhawks Jonathan Toews. Dave Isaac: VandeVelde is a first-time offender. Likely a short suspension. Do you think VandeVelde should be suspended? If…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 23
The Washington Capitals are the top ranked team again in our consensus NHL power rankings, though the Los Angeles Kings did steal two of seven first place votes. The St. Louis Blues moved up two spots this week and sit…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Wings, Flames, Lightning, Rangers and Blackhawks
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Elliott Teaford of Inside SoCal: Coach Bruce Boudreau said yesterday that defenseman Kevin Bieksa and Sami Vatanen are "questionable" for tonight. Bieksa has a lower-body injury and Vatanen has an upper-body injury. Both are considered…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…