Tag: Chris Kreider

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, and Lightning

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe McDonald: Defenseman Kevan Miller was wearing a no-contact jersey again at practice yesterday. Joe Haggerty: Miller (upper-body) is expected to travel with the team on their Western Canada road trip that gets underway this…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Predators, Stars, Sabres, Red Wings, Lightning, Blue Jackets, and Golden Knights

On the New York Rangers, Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Vegas Golden Knights ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Rick Nash's agent has already spoken with eight to…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, and Lightning

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins on CLNS: Defenseman Kevan Miller and forwards Noel Acciari and Frank Vatrano (lower-body) missed last night's game. Vatrano was injured in Detroit on Tuesday night. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Andy Strickland: Forward David Backes is expected to play tonight. Joe Haggerty: Backes confirms that he left Tuesday's game in the third period to go to the Quiet Room after taking a high hit from…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Deadline: Are the New York Rangers Buyers or Sellers?

In recent weeks, the New York Rangers have frequently surfaced in the NHL trade-rumor mill. Though they're holding the last wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference, the Rangers (53 points) enter this week with just four victories in their last ten…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Rick Nash … Buffalo Sabres and Evander Kane

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks: There are some that think the Rangers will look to add a piece or two leading up to the trade deadline to make up for the loss of forward Chris Kreider. Kreider…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Senators, and Maple Leafs

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: The Sabres assign defenseman Taylor Fedun to the AHL. Fedun must be ready/close to being able to play. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Coach Bill Peters said that forward Marcus Kruger…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference news: Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Lightning and Maple Leafs

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella said that when defenseman Zach Werenski is ready to return to the lineup, he'll back paired with Seth Jones. Markus Nutivaara will remain in their top four as Tortorella said…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Panthers, Sens, Devils, Rangers, Penguins, Canucks and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Renaud Lavoie: The Ducks put Dennis Rasmussen on waivers. On the Calgary Flames ... Derek Wills: Looking like Jaromir Jagr will return to the lineup tonight after missing the past two games and seven of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Rangers and Red Wings

On the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers ... HabsLinks: Bob McKenzie on his 'Bobcast' confirmed that there were trade talks between the Canadiens and Rangers. He mentioned Alex Galchenyuk and Andrew Shaw. As of yesterday nothing appeared imminent. L.A.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Sens, Leafs, Habs, Bruins, Jets, Pens and Wings

On the New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Winnipeg Jets, Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There has been some speculation over Alain Vigneault's future with the NY Rangers.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens

On the New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers are still having trouble exiting their zone - Kevin Shattenkirk replacing Dan Girardi was suppose to help this. Brendan Smith has been…

Mark Easson