NHL News: Stars, Lightning, Low Ratings, Ducks, and Player Signings
Steven Stamkos returns. Ratings for Game 1 weren't good. Ducks say David Backes will be back. Canadiens sign Jake Evans. Predators sign Michael McCarron.
NHL Rumors: Stars and Panarin … Knights and Franson … Canadiens and Pacioretty
Stars on Panarin's short list of teams Sean Shapiro: Aaron Portzline reported that the Dallas Stars are on Artemi Panarin's short list of teams he would be interested in signing with, but ... "1. Stars have long-term cap for Seguin and…
NHL Rumors: Andrej Sekera Injury Will Have The Edmonton Oilers Looking For A Defenseman
Oilers may look to add a defenseman with recent Sekera injury Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Edmonton Oilers defenseman Andrej Sekera underwent surgery yesterday in Edmonton on a torn Achilles tendon that he injured during offseason training back in…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Jaroslav Halak, Minnesota Wild, and Philadelphia Flyers
On Patrick Maroon ... Jim Thomas: The St. Louis Blues and Patrick Maroon remain a possibility. On Jaroslav Halak ... Kevin Weekes: Have been told that as many as four teams have interest in goaltender Jaroslav Halak. A veteran of…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, NY Rangers and the NY Islanders
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Jim Toth: Sources are saying that pending RFA defenseman Jacob Trouba has told his agent that he wants to remain in Winnipeg and wants to sign a long-term deal. Trouba's agent Kurt Overhardt wouldn't comment.…
NHL Rumors: Central Division – Trade Deadline Buyers and Sellers
Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the Central Division - buyers and sellers. Nashville Predators - Buyers. Could use a scoring winger. Don't have a second-round pick this year, and they don't have many tradable assets. Pontus Aberg might need a…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the San Jose Sharks
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Philadelphia Inquirer: (mailbag) If the Flyers look to acquire a goaltender because of Brian Elliott's injury status, they could look at Toronto's Calvin Pickard. Pickard is fourth on the Leafs depth chart,…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Senators, Oilers, Red Wings and Canucks
On players on the trade market ... Darren Dreger of TSN: The Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens could be sellers sooner than later. Montreal Canadiens - Max Pacioretty and Alex Galchenyuk may be the more talked…
NHL News: Blackhawks, Senators, Lightning, Canucks, Lines and Pairings
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: The Blackhawks will make defenseman Brent Seabrook a healthy scratch tonight. Coach Joel Quenneville didn't give Seabrook specific reasons as to why he was being scratched, only told him he has to be…
Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Blues, and Jets
On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: The Flames traveled to Minnesota yesterday, but Jaromir Jagr didn't travel with him. A Flames - Jagr exit is in the works, but the team isn't saying much. Jagr is officially listed as being…
Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Oilers, Kings, Blues, Sharks, and Canucks
On the Calgary Flames ... Derek Wills: Forward Michael Frolik fractured his jaw and lost some teeth after being hit by a Brent Burns shot. He'll be evaluated by a surgeon back in Calgary and will be out week-to-week. On…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Golden Knights, Penguins and Senators
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: (mailbag) Think that GM Stan Bowman will eventually make a trade at some point to take advantage of the LTIR cap space (Marian Hossa). A top-nine center might be one…