Injuries: Capitals, Stars, Lightning, Wild and More
On the Washington Capitals ... Mike Vogel: Nicklas Backstrom might be able to play tonight. John Carlson didn't travel with the team to Carolina. He's listed as day-to-day. Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Center Jay Beagle will be out…
Rumors II: Custance’s NHL Trade Primer – Western Conference
Craig Custance of ESPN: Custance looks at the Western Conference in his two part NHL trade primer series. The salary cap and internal budgets are part the reason trades are now difficult to make. “As the money comes off, as…
Rumors: Kings, Habs, Preds, Ducks, Las Vegas and Bruins
David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period: The Kings will be looking to add a second pairing defenseman before the trade deadline. A playmaking third line center might be on GM Dean Lombardi radar as well.The Canadiens wouldn't mind a second…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 11
The Washington Capitals are the consensus favorites for week 11 in our NHL power rankings. All nine media outlets ranked the Capitals at number one. The Dallas Stars remain at No. two, with seven of nine ranking them second. The…
Rumors: Bernier, Flames, Penguins and Some UFAs
On the Calgary Flames and Jonathan Bernier ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Eric Francis on Sportsnet 590 on Jonathan Bernier and the Calgary Flames. “The Calgary Flames have discussed taking on his contract,” NHL insider Eric Francis told Dean Blundell…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 10
There is a new team a top our consensus NHL power rankings for week 10. The Washington Capitals overtook the Dallas Stars after grabbing top ranking from half of the eight media outlets. The Stars dropped one slot to…
Rumors: Stars, Jets, Panthers, Preds and Sens
On the Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Stars are likely looking to add a veteran, top-four defenseman by the trade deadline. Pending UFAs they could look at include…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 9
The top three in our consensus NHL power rankings remain unchanged for week nine. The Dallas Stars hold a narrow one point lead over the Washington Capitals, with both teams each receiving four first place rankings by the media outlets.…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 8
After being tied for top spot with the New York Rangers last week, the Dallas Stars sit alone on top this week in our weekly consensus NHL power rankings. Four of eight media outlets had the Stars ranked first, with…
NHL Injuries: Penguins, Sens, Stars, Lightning and More
A roundup of NHL injuries On the Montreal Canadiens ... Tony Marinaro: Hearing that Carey Price's injury is a meniscus tear in his right knee. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jenn Menendez: Coach Mike Johnston said that Pascal Dupuis wasn't…
Rumors III: Friedman Rumor Roundup
Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Board of Governors will be meeting next week, where the NHL usually gives an estimate on next seasons salary cap. One executive: “You’re going to be happy if it…
Injuries: Canadiens, Lightning, Stars, Sharks, Flyers and Oilers
On the Canadiens ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Carey Price left last night's game after the second period. "The medical staff was really comfortable and Carey was really comfortable to come back," Therrien said. "If we would have had any…