Tag: Chris Kreider

NHL Rumors: Kings, Rangers, Canadiens and Islanders

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Curtis Zupke of the LA Times: The LA Kings were in Toronto yesterday, so Drew Doughty was asked about the offseason speculation/comments that one day he might want to become a Toronto Maple Leaf.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Rangers

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Can't see the Blackhawks have any interest in bringing defenseman Johnny Oduya back. Mark Lazerus: (asked about Patrick Sharp rumors to Chicago) Haven't come across that rumor but everyone that has spoken with…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: New York Rangers Primer

The New York Rangers have easy decisions at forward and defense in theory. Early on, there was some talk of protecting eight skaters and one goalie. That would include four defensemen and four forwards. However, from a numbers standpoint, the…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Kings, Canucks and Sabres

On the Los Angeles Kings and Buffalo Sabres... The Fourth Period: Sources say that while Sabres winger Evander Kane could be an option for the Kings, he may not be at the top of their list. The asking price for…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Penguins, Oilers, Blackhawks, Stars, Coyotes, Rangers and Hurricanes

On the Vegas Golden Knights and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Andy Strickland: (from last week) Trade talk won't stop that the Golden Knights and Penguins have a trade in the drawer to send Marc-Andre Fleury to Vegas after the playoffs. On…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Offseason Priorities and Looking At Each Position

On the New York Rangers ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at three offseason priorities for the New York Rangers. 1. Roster moves to get ready for the expansion draft: The Rangers currently will have to expose a good player…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Changes Likely Coming To Rangers Core

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Changes will be coming to the New York Rangers and their core of Henrik Lundqvist, Dan Girardi, Marc Staal, Ryan McDonagh, Derek Stepan, Chris Kreider, Rick Nash and Mats Zuccarello.…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Sens, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, Pens, Hurricanes, Stars and Preds

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Steven Stamkos took part in his full team skate. On the Ottawa Senators ... Ken Warren: Forward Chris Neil will be out for "weeks" after breaking his finger according to coach Guy…

Mark Easson

NHL rumors: Jets, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets and Rangers

On KHL free agent Vladimir Tkachyev ... Aivis Kalnins: Hearing that the Winnipeg Jets are one of the teams interested in Vladimir Tkachyev (Ak Bars). Aivis Kalnins: The Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs are also believed to be interested.…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Ducks, Senators, Avs and Coyotes

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Patric Hornqvist is out day-to-day with a concussion. Chris Kunitz is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Pavel Buchnevich (back)…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Rangers, Devils, Pens and more

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan Burns of NHL.com: Steven Stamkos left last night's game in the first period with a lower-body injury. Joe Smith: There was no update on Stamkos after the game. He will be re-evaluated today and…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Flyers, Rangers, Avs, Islanders, Sens and more

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Goaltender Michal Neuvirth will miss four to weeks with a knee injury and will likely be put on the LTIR. Putting him on the LTIR will give the Flyers enough…

Mark Easson