NHL Injuries: Bruins, Pens, Canucks, Coyotes, Stars, Rangers and Ducks
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: David Backes will be out for at least the next couple games, with a couple weeks more likely. Backes had his olecranon brusa removed from his elbow yesterday. The Bruins will…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Injury Notes and Starting Goalies
Clearing Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: Jamie McBain (ARI), Steve Bernier (NYI) and Milan Michalek (TOR) cleared waivers today. Nobody was put on waivers today. Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said yesterday that if Michalek cleared waivers, he would report…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sens, Canucks, Isles, Coyotes and Rangers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: The Ducks put Simon Despres on the LTIR. Despres carries a $3.7 million salary cap hit, giving them some financial flexibility. Cap Friendly: The Ducks putting Despres on the LTIR likely happened before Saturday's roster…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Ducks, Canucks and Rangers
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: The Kings are exploring their options on the goalie trade market, though nothing is imminent. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Dennis Bernstein: When asked about any Cam Fowler to the Maple Leafs for…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Leafs, Versteeg, Kreider and Moore
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle: The Maple Leafs have put Peter Holland on waivers today. He has an arbitration hearing on Monday. James Mirtle: Don't think that Holland will be back with the Maple Leafs next year.…
Rumors and Notes: Rangers, Canucks, Sabres, Oilers and Avs
On the New York Rangers ... Aaron Ward: The Rangers and Chris Kreider agree on a four year contract with a salary cap hit of $4.625 million before their arbitration hearing. On Brad Richards ... Nick Cotsonika: Brad Richards said…
NHL Rumors: Vesey, Kreider, Gaudreau and Monahan
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Divver: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman was in Foxboro again last night and was watching Jimmy Vesey. On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: The Rangers and Chris Kreider have an arbitration hearing scheduled…
Rumors and Notes: Rangers, Avs, Wild, Vegas and Capitals
On the New York Rangers ... Aaron Ward: Chris Kreider is asking for $4.75 million in salary arbitration, with the Rangers offering $3.2 million. Brian Compton: Not sure that the Rangers and Kreider can get a deal done before their…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Blues, Flames and Red Wings
On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard of NY Daily News: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton indicated that he may not be done trading this offseason . Yesterday's move is the type of deal they would need to make if…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Devils, and Islanders
On the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils ... Andrew Gross of NJ.com: With Kyle Palmieri's $4.65 million as a comparable for Chris Kreider, if the Rangers think that number is too high, they could at least see what…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Rangers and Blues
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Steve Fryer of the OC Register: The Ducks have added Jonathan Bernier after trading Frederik Andersen, re-signed Korbinian Holzer earlier this week, and they probably aren't finished making moves this offseason. They have nine defensemen…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Wings, Blues, Rangers and Blue Jackets
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mark Divver: Source saying that a Sabres contingent of Tim Murray, Dan Bylsma and Jerry Forton met with Jimmy Vesey and his representatives for two-plus hours in Boston yesterday. On the Detroit Red Wings ...…