Tag: Chicago Blackhawks

Top 10 2015 NHL Free Agent Centers

Our first expanded look at unrestricted free agency by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. The 2014 NHL free agency class was less than inspiring, but, even with all of the top centers remaining unsigned, the 2015 class looks…

Todd Cordell

Rumors I: Smith, Krug, Vermette, Franson and Hall

Dan Tencer: Tencer wonders that since the Coyotes are a budget team, and if Mike Smith has lost his starters job, would they consider trading him? Could be a smart gamble for someone. Jason Brough: Asks Joe Haggerty if the…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Penguins, Kronwall, Bordeleau, Mason, McQuaid and Bishop

Dave Molinari: The Penguins expect to have the mumps test results today for Brandon Sutter, Steve Downie and Thomas Greiss. Dave Molinari: Penguins Blake Comeau is expected to miss several weeks. Coach Mike Johnston wouldn't say what the injury was,…

Mark Easson

Videos: NHL Highlights From Sun. Dec. 21st 2014

Six games were played on Sunday. The Stars were down 5-2 in the second, but came back to beat the Oilers 6-5 in OT. Antti Raanta shutout the Leafs. Cam Talbot shutout the Hurricanes.

Mark Easson

Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week Ten

The Blackhawks were ranked first overall by five of eight media outlets, with the Ducks receiving the other three first place rankings. Since we were able to get eight rankings this week, we were once again able to drop the…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Leafs, Avs, Sens, Pens, Lightning and Blackhawks

James Mirtle: Maple Leafs assistant GM Kyle Dubas on Leo Komarov's concussion: "Once his symptoms are gone then we'll start the return to play protocol and progress from there." James Mirtle: It will be the middle of December at the earliest…

Mark Easson

Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week Nine

The Blackhawks were ranked first overall by all eight media outlets. Four teams received second place votes. Since we were able to get eight rankings this week, we were once again able to drop the highest and lowest point total for…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors I: Coyotes, Flames, Devils, Blackhawks, Sabres and Bruins

Larry Brooks: (yesterday morning) Three sources have said that Andrew Barroway was backing out of his deal to buy part of the Coyotes. None have recanted that position. Stephen Whyno: Gary Bettman on Barroway buying 51 percent of the Coyotes:…

Mark Easson

Videos: NHL Highlights From Tues. Dec. 9th 2014

Highlights from all 11 games that were scheduled for last night. Predators Pekka Rinne shutouts the Avs. Jhonas Enroth and the Sabres blank the Kings 1-0.

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Injury Updates and Some Line Combinations

Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Patrick Sharp will likely return to the lineup tomorrow. Lou Korac: Blues Alex Steen and Carl Gunnarsson won't play tonight. Jay Bouwmeester has only skated once in the past three days. Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Leo Komarov…

Mark Easson

Videos: NHL Highlights From Fri. Dec. 5th 2014

Only three games on the NHL schedule last night. Bryan Little recorded a hat trick in the Jets 6-2 win over the Avs. The Ducks beat the Wild, but lost Corey Perry early in the first.

Mark Easson