NHL Rumors: Jets, Vegas, Wings, Hawks, Ducks, Pens, Blues and Coyotes
On the Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues and Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) The Jets won't do a Jacob Trouba for Marc-Andre Fleury and pick/prospect as they still…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and Some Predictions for 2017
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of The Athletic: Only seven wingers have score more goals than James van Riemsdyk since the Maple Leafs acquired the left winger in 2012. So why would the Leafs want to trade van…
Rink Rumblings: Central Division – Trade Gifts From Santa
As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice. Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…
NHL Rumors: Leafs, Preds, Pens, Stars, Jets, Lightning, Coyotes and Ducks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Tampa Bay Lightning, Arizona Coyotes and Anaheim Ducks ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking at Ak-Bars Kazan forward Vladimir Tkachev, who could…
NHL Injuries: Hawks, Preds, Rangers, Sens, Ducks, Wings and More
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Corey Crawford had an appendectomy on December 3rd and he could return on Friday against the Avalanche according to coach Joel Quenneville. Crawford has been skating during their road-trip…
NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Lightning, Canadiens, Leafs and Stars
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Yesterday was the third consecutive day that Corey Crawford was skating. He's faced some shots, but there is no timetable yet on when he will return. “We’ll see how he’s…
NHL Injuries: Penguins, Bruins, Wings, Panthers, Stars and Rangers
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Defenseman Kris Letang will be out for "a couple of weeks" with a lower-body injury according to coach Mike Sullivan. They've recalled Derrick Pouliot from the AHL. On the…
NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 10
The Pittsburgh Penguins moved up to top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 10. This week with eight media outlets used, we've dropped the highest and lowest rankings for each team in attempt to eliminate any large…
Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Stars, Coyotes, Blues, Avs and Preds
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers: Coach Joel Quenneville said that goalie Corey Crawford is progressing along the same timetable: "hopefully we get him on the ice pretty soon." Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Jonathan Toews and Brent…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Stars, Avalanche and Oilers
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: (chat) Would think the Penguins would like to re-sign pending UFA defenseman Trevor Daley and RFA defenseman Justin Schultz. They have not made final decisions on any pending free…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche, Stars and Kings
On the New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche ... The Fourth Period: The Islanders are looking to improve their roster and find a winger for John Tavares. Coach Jack Capuano and GM Garth Snow's future depend on their results this…
Morning Hits: Suspensions, Waivers and Injuries
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Stars defenseman Jamie Oleksiak was suspended for two games for his illegal check to the head of Chris VandeVelde. Cap Friendly: Oleksiak will forfeith $10,208.33 in salary for the two game suspension. On…