NHL News: Connor, Schmidt, Heineman, Bossy, Pronger, and Matthews Ties Sittler
Connor, Schmidt out of protocol. Pronger on financial issues for athletes. Matthews ties Sittler for most goals by a Maple Leafs
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Anaheim Ducks, and Vladimir Tarasenko
The Dallas Stars may need to trade a goaltender. GM candidates for the Anaheim Ducks. Teams could be regretting not trading for VladimirTarasenko this past offseason.
NHL News: Henrik Lundqvist Retires, Chris Pronger Jersey Night, Calgary Flames Moves
Friday became Retirement Day in the NHL as Henrik Lundqvist and Rick Jeanneret both retired. St. Louis announced a jersey retirement as well.
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Chicago Blackhawks
No coaching changes coming for the Vancouver Canucks. The Chicago Blackhawks have some options with Brent Seabrook's contract.
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and the St. Louis Blues
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Forward Jason Zucker on being a restricted free agent: "That's for much later down the road this summer." Chad Graff of The Athletic: Owner Craig Leipold on what he's looking for in their next…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Sabres, Canucks and Canadiens
On the Florida Panthers ... Darren Dreger: Sources saying that Chris Pronger is in talks with the Panthers about a possible management position. Darren Dreger: Pronger has been working in the NHL's Department of player safety and his NHL contract…
NHL News: Exempt From Expansion, 2018 Winter Olympics and Niskanen/Crosby
On players exempt from the expansion draft ... Craig Custance: NHL sent a list of players that are exempt from the expansion draft. Was agreed upon with the NHLPA: Dave Bolland, Craig Cunningham, Chris Pronger, Cody McCormick, David Clarkson, Johan…
NHL Rumors: Pronger, Jagr, Condon, Avalanche and Coyotes
On Chris Pronger, Jaromir Jagr and Mike Condon ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Chris Pronger's NHL contract will finally expire next month. He's been working with the NHL Department of Player Safety and would like to become a GM one day.…
Injury Notes: Long-term Injuries, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
On Long-Term Injuries ... LW3H: List of players who are still under contract, but are out for the year/indefinitely/'retired': Chris Pronger (ARI), Pavel Datsyuk (ARI), Dave Bolland (ARI), Marc Savard (NJ), Ryane Clowe (NJ), David Clarkson (CBJ), Ladislav Smid (CGY),…
Rumors II: Islanders, Lightning, Pronger and Lidstrom
On the Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Not hearing that there were any sort of off-ice issues with Ryan Strome. He needs to re-gain his form and he'll be back soon. On the Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay…
Trade: Coyotes Send Gagner to Flyers for Grossmann and Pronger
The Arizona Coyotes have traded Sam Gagner and either a conditional 2016 4th round pick or a 2017 3rd round pick to the Philadelphia Flyers for Nicklas Grossmann and Chris Pronger. Sam Carchidi saying the Coyotes have the choice of…
Morning Hits: Muzzin, Olympics, Malkin, Gibson, Pronger and More
Mike Brehm: Salary breakdown of Jake Muzzin's new contract with the Kings (five-years, $20 million): $3 million, $4 million, $4.1 million, $4.45 million and $4.45 million. Chris Johnston: Have been told that the 2018 Olympics are not part of the NHL's current international talks.…