Tag: Chicago Blackhawks

Former NHL Sellers That Could Become Buyers

It wasn't too long ago that the Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, and St. Louis Blues were considered potential sellers in the NHL trade market. Entering the New Year, the three clubs were sitting well out of playoff contention in their respective…

Lyle Richardson

Players Least Likely To Be Moved Before 2019 NHL Trade Deadline

As the NHL's Feb. 25 trade deadline draws nearer, media speculation keeps growing over which players could be on the move. Some, such as Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Artemi Panarin, Ottawa Senators forwards Matt Duchene and Matt Stone, and…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Penguins, Sharks, Lightning, Canucks and Jets

Ducks put two goalies on the IR NHL.com: The Anaheim Ducks have put goaltender John Gibson on the IR with head, back and neck issues. "You saw the hit," Ducks coach and general manager Bob Murray said. "He got whacked…

Mark Easson

Surging Clubs Making the NHL Playoff Race Interesting

Six weeks ago there were some teams at the bottom of the standings that looked down and out. Now, four teams find themselves in the middle of the NHL playoff race.

Lyle Richardson

NHL News: Habs-Kings Trade, Pens-Jackets Trade, Waivers and a Blackhawks Signing

Canadiens-Kings make a trade The Los Angeles Kings trade forward Nate Thompson and 2019 5th round pick (Chicago) for a 2019 4th round pick (Calgary) Joey Alfieri: "#Habs trade away the fourth-rounder they got from the Flames, but they land…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Senators, Penguins, Sharks and Canucks

Coyotes injury update Richard Morin: Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers and fowards Brad Richardson and Michael Grabner were all on the ice today in no-contract jerseys. It was the first time for both Demers and Richardson since their injuries. Craig…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting PIT-PHI and WSH-LA, Sharks, Flyers and Blackhawks

Scouting the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers Adam Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend last night's Flyers-Penguins game: Vegas Golden Knights (2), St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche, Washington Capitals, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Carlyle Fired, Waivers, and Injury Updates

GM Murray in as interim coach after firing Carlyle Chris Johnston: Anaheim Ducks GM will serve as their interim coach for the remainder of the season after firing Randy Carlyle. They will hire a full-time coach in the offseason, with…

Mark Easson

The Chicago Blackhawks Could Have Difficulty Moving Duncan Keith or Brent Seabrook Before NHL Trade Deadline

There is speculation that the Chicago Blackhawks could move one of Duncan Keith or Brent Seabrook, but either move may not be easy to make.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Oilers, Sharks, Leafs and Jets

Eaves to the IR Elliott Teaford: The Anaheim Ducks have put Patrick Eaves on the IR with flu-like symptoms. Kempe with an upper-body  Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes forward Mario Kempe suffered an upper-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. Other…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Ducks, Leafs, Hurricanes, Blackhawks and Kings

Avalanche not interested in trading first-round draft picks or their top prospects Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: (mailbag) There is a good chance that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie is traded before the trade deadline or in the offseason.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting CHI-VAN, CGY-SJ, LA-PHI and BUF-CAR … Maple Leafs and Hurricanes

Scouting the Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks Charlie Roumeliotis: Scouts listed to attend last night's Blackhawks-Canucks game: Pittsburgh Penguins (2), Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, New Jersey Devils, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Scouting…

Mark Easson