Tag: Detroit Red Wings

NHL Injuries: Leafs, Lightning, Rangers, Wings, Preds, Jets, Kings and More

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Defenseman Morgan Rielly left in the first period of last night's game with a lower-body injury. His status won't be known until today at the earliest “I don’t know if…

Mark Easson

Pucks in Depth: Flyers Need Better Goaltending … Red Wings Need More Athanasiou

Philadelphia Flyers playing better than their recent record indicates ... When the Philadelphia Flyers racked up 10 consecutive wins it seemed like a given they would make the playoffs. They were 19-10-3, on pace for 105 points, and, generally speaking,…

Todd Cordell

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Flyers, Wings, Flames, Blues, Oilers, Penguins and Stars

On the Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings, Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Stars ... Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) Many teams are looking for a defenseman and could call the Philadelphia Flyers about pending free…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Devils, Stars and Coyotes

On the Detroit Red Wings ... The Fourth Period: Red Wings GM Ken Holland is receiving calls on some of their player, with one source saying Thomas Vanek is getting a fair bit on interest. If the Red Wings drop…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Isles, Lightning, Rangers, Wings, Leafs and Bruins

  On the New York Islanders ... New York Islanders: Defenseman Travis Hamonic was put in the IR with a lower-body injury retroactive to January 7th. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Forward Ryan Callahan missed his second consecutive…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Habs, Wings, Devils, Sabres and Panthers

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Goaltender Matt Murray was a full participant in practice yesterday. Olli Maatta was also on the ice. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Paul Byron could return after missing Saturday's game with an…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Habs, Canes, Bruins, Lightning, Ducks, Blues and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Amanda Stein: Forward Alex Galchenyuk and defenseman Andrei Markov will rejoin the team in Toronto and practice with them today. Eric Engels: Alex Galchenyuk was injured on December 4th and the timeline for him to return…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Avalanche, Canucks, Islanders and Red Wings

On the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks and New York Islanders ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Chicago Blackhawks are looking for a winger to play with Jonathan Toews. They may have an 'itchy trigger finger.' Bonus overages for…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Rangers, Wings, Bruins, Canadiens and more

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Brian Hedger of NHL.com: Forward Ryan O'Reilly practiced yesterday for the first time since having an appendectomy on Christmas day. They are hopeful he can return tonight. "He felt really good on the ice, has no…

Mark Easson