Tag: Corey Crawford

Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Wild, Sharks, Blues, Canucks, and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Forward Troy Brouwer will be out week-to-week with a facial fracture. He'll be off skates for a few days. Derek Wills: Brouwer was hit in the face by a puck Thursday night. On…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Avalanche, Stars, Kings, and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Forward Kris Versteeg has been out since November 24th with a hip injury. He skated before practice in full pads. Pat Steinberg: The Flames recalled Marek Hrivik and returned Andrew Mangiapane to the…

Mark Easson

No Season-Saving Trade Coming for the Chicago Blackhawks

Coming out of the 2018 NHL All-Star weekend, the Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in an unusual position. With 53 points, they're sitting four points out of a wild-card berth in the Western Conference. While the Blackhawks' goal is to remain in…

Lyle Richardson

Western Conference News: Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Predators, Sharks, Blues and Jets

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Jordan Martinook is out with an upper-body injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Forward Michael Frolik practiced in a no-contact jersey. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: The Blackhawks are…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Islanders, and Canadiens

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford is out indefinitely. Sources have said he has vertigo-like symptoms, and he could miss the rest of the season, but that hasn't been confirmed by…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Oilers, Kings, Predators, and Canucks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Dave Vest: Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun missed last night's game with an illness. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Scotty Bowman said on Wednesday that he was 'guessing' and didn't any inside information on…

Mark Easson

Pucks in Depth: Blackhawks’ Playoff Aspirations Take A Huge Hit With Loss Of Corey Crawford

The Chicago Blackhawks’ road to the playoffs just became a lot more difficult. As if it wasn’t tough enough to grab a spot in the ultra-competitive Western Conference, the Blackhawks will now have to try and do so without the…

Todd Cordell

Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Avs, Kings, Predators, Sharks and Golden Knights

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Coach Joel Quenneville was asked about days ago if Corey Crawford and his 'upper-body' injury would return this season and he immediately said "yes." Three sources have said that Crawford…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Kings, Penguins, Canucks, and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: The Ducks have claimed forward J.T. Brown off waivers from the Lightning, and placed forward Logan Shaw on waivers. Eric Stephens: The Ducks were expecting Brown to arrive last night and to play…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Oilers, Kings, Rangers, Sens, Pens, Blues, Canucks and Caps

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Coach Bill Peters on forward Sebastian Aho's lower-body injury: "He’s going to get evaluated tomorrow by our doctors back in Raleigh." On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: There is no update on goaltender Corey…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Blackhawks, Avs, Kings, Predators, Blues, Sharks and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that they expect forward Corey Perry to start skating soon. Carlyle believes Perry will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip but isn't sure if he'll play.…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Avs, Wild, Sharks and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Forward Ryan Kesler returned to the lineup last night - his season debut. On the Arizona Coyotes ... NHL: Forward Zac Rinaldo was suspended for six games for sucker punching Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel…

Mark Easson