Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Habs, Leafs, Bruins, Panthers, Rangers and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Evgeni Malkin is working out off-ice and is making progress. He added that Kris Letang is a game-time decision tonight. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: The…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 16

    The Washington Capitals received five of six first place votes and are the top team in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 16. The Minnesota Wild come in at No. 2 after getting three, second place rankings.…

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NHL rumors: Jets, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets and Rangers

On KHL free agent Vladimir Tkachyev ... Aivis Kalnins: Hearing that the Winnipeg Jets are one of the teams interested in Vladimir Tkachyev (Ak Bars). Aivis Kalnins: The Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs are also believed to be interested.…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Ott-CBJ, Blackhawks, Wings and Avalanche

Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Bruce Garrioch: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Senators - Blue Jackets game: Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Calgary…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Sens, Lightning, Sabres, Flyers, Wings, and Maple Leafs

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Doctors have decided that forward Clarke MacArthur won't get medical clearance to return this season. “After many discussions with many doctors we have decided that Clarke MacArthur will not…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting COL-ANA, TOR-NYR, CBJ-OTT … Shattenkirk, Vanek and Sharp

Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Anaheim Ducks ... Terry Frei: Scouts listed to attend last night's Avs - Ducks game: Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, Vegas Golden Knight…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Updates on Ten Teams

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said yesterday that he didn't know if Victor Hedman (illness) would be able to play tonight. J.T. Brown (upper-body) likely won't be in the lineup. On the Washington Capitals…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 13

    Their unbeaten streak may be over now, but the Columbus Blue Jackets continue their reign as the top ranked team in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 13. The Pittsburgh Penguins switch positions with the Minnesota Wild and move…

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NHL Draft: 2017 NHL Draft Picks by Team

  The 2017 NHL draft is set for Friday June 23rd and Saturday June 24th, and will be held at that United Center in Chicago. It will be the first time in the history of the draft that it will…

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NHL Rumors: 2018 Winter Olympics, Blue Jackets and Blackhawks

On the 2018 Olympics ... Pierre LeBrun: Gary Bettman has said the owners aren't really interested in going to the 2018 Olympic's in South Korea, but Donald Fehr (executive director of the NHLPA) thinks they'll be going. "I'm more optimistic now…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 12

  The Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild enter tomorrow game against each other on 14 and 12 game unbeaten streaks. The Blue Jackets are on top our consensus NHL power rankings for week 12, followed by the Wild. The Pittsburgh…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins and Players Who Could Be Traded Due to Expansion Draft

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples: Doubtful that the Oilers would be able to move Benoit Pouliot because of his age, production and that he was two year left on his deal at $4 million. On the Boston Bruins…

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