Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Jackets, Stars, Devils, Penguins, Sharks, Blues, and Canucks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Ryan Kesler is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Goaltender Mike Smith (lower-body) was on the ice before the team practiced yesterday morning. On the Colorado…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Penguins, Blue Jackets, Doughty and Karlsson

  On the New York Rangers ... Andy Strickland: Hearing that the Rangers are more interested in top prospects and roster players over draft picks. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Darren Dreger: Ian Cole is now playing 17-18 minutes per game.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Metropolitan Division – Trade Deadline Buyers and Sellers

Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the Metropolitan Division - buyers and sellers. Washington Capitals - Buyers. Could use a depth on the blue line. They paid a big price last year at the deadline for rental defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, would…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-CBJ and COL-MTL … Penguins and Sharks Looking For a Center

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Michael Augello: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Blue Jackets game: Chicago Blackhawks (2), Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Nashville…

Mark Easson

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

2018 NHL Trade Deadline – Notable Depth Players That Could Be On The Move

As the NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline approaches, stars such as Rick Nash, Ryan McDonagh and Evander Kane dominate the rumor mill. However, there are lesser lights who could become invaluable additions to playoff-contending teams. Here's a look at the notable…

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and the Montreal Canadiens

  On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen would like to add a scorer before the deadline. Defenseman Ryan Murray is back practicing, and if he's able to return to the lineup,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting Leafs-Lightning, Penguins, Senators, and Jets

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning ... James Mirtle: Was told that despite being listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Lightning game, Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli didn't attend. 20 teams were listed to attended last night's Maple…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Habs, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, and Maple Leafs

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... George Richards: Forward Sonny Milano and defenseman Ryan Murray will travel with the team. Both don't know if/when they will get back into the lineup. Brian Hedger: Murray has been out for 31 games: "It's…

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

NHL Rumors: Jets, Penguins, Islanders, Oilers and Top 40 Trade Bait

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Paul Friesen: Jets coach Paul Maurice said that it's too early to say if they will look at the goalie market before the trade deadline as both Steve Mason and Michael Hutchinson are out with…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Sabres, Canes, Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Devils, Rangers, Sens, Penguins, Blues, Canucks, and Jets

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: Defenseman Jake McCabe will be out a month after having surgery on his thumb. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: The Hurricanes put Marcus Kruger and Josh Jooris on waivers. On the…

Mark Easson