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…
NHL Rumors: Top NHL Trade Candidates Team
Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the all NHL trade candidates team heading into the holiday break. “It’s pretty tough right now. So many teams against the cap, so many teams in it,” said one Eastern Conference general manager this…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Oilers, Canucks and Ducks
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: When asked if there was any chance the Red Wings would sign Thomas Vanek to an extension ... "Let's see where they are near trade deadline." On the Edmonton Oilers ...…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Leafs, Rangers, Hawks, Blues and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on Ben Bishop's injury. He will be re-evaluated and they are hoping it's a short-term thing. Joe Smith: Nitika Kucherov hasn't been on the ice…
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 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…
NHL Injuries: Canucks, Hawks, Kings, Sens, Isles, Panthers and Wings
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Vancouver Canucks: Canucks Defenseman Erik Gudbranson will have surgery to repair ligament damage in his wrist according to GM Jim Benning. A timetable on when Gudbranson will return will known after the surgery. "Erik suffered…
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…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Wings, Lightning, Leafs, Flyers, Senators and More
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: Coach Jeff Blashill said defenseman Alexey Marchenko has the same shoulder injury as he had before and is day-to-day. On the New York Islanders ... Andy Graziano: Forward Casey Cizikas returned…
NHL Attendance After 10 Home Games: 2016-17
For the past several seasons we've been tracking NHL attendance at different points throughout the year. Our first look this season is for home attendance for each NHL team at the 10 game mark. We also include that…
Rink Rumblings: Atlantic Division Presents 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: Canadiens, Coyotes, Bruins, Avs, Leafs and Stars
On the salary cap ... Adrian Dater: Dater notes there have only been three trades this year. "One of NHL's biggest marketing aspects, for good or bad, was easy trade market. It's been nuked with salary cap." On the Montreal…