NHL Rumors I: Jets, Canucks, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers and Brodeur
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Jets have to trade Evander Kane, but they won't get full value for him. Could the Jets and Canucks work out a deal, Kane for Alex Edler and a prospect? The Red Wings…
NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Blues, Devils, Senators and Ducks
Bob Duff: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Henrik Zetterberg (back surgery) should be able to start skating next week. The earliest he could return to the lineup would be late in the first round. Bob Duff: Red Wings…
Afternoon Hits: Injuries, Scratches, Lines and Some Starting Goalies
Tracey Myers: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said that Patrick Kane could start skating "as early as tomorrow." Andy Strickland: Blues Alex Steen (upper-body) and Barrett Jackman (lower-body) are day-to-day. Their injuries are not serious, but they won't play tonight. Mike…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Red Wings, Flyers, Predators, Wild and the Coyotes
Katie Strang: Rangers Chris Kreider suffered his hand injury during the Blue Jackets game. He played two games after that with minimal pain. Pat Leonard: Coach Alain Vigneault said they are still determining what the next step is, if he'll need…
Injury Notes: Stars, Hawks, Ducks, Oilers, Wings, Jets, Canucks, Avs, Leafs and Predators
Dallas Stars: Stars GM Jim Nill on Rich Peverley: “Rich Peverley underwent successful surgery to correct an abnormal heart rhythm at the Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday, March 18. He is currently in normal sinus rhythm. He was released from the…
Injury Notes: Saad, Carter, Joensuu, Fowler, Huberdeau, Zucker, Mitchell, Ericsson and Stuart
Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Brandon Saad could possibly play tonight. Michal Rozsival will be out a few games with a lower-body injury. Rich Chere: The Devils recalled Tim Sestitio as Ryan Carter is out with an upper-body injury. Edmonton Oilers: Jesse Joensuu is out four weeks with a high ankle sprain. Eric Stephens:…
Morning Hits: Flames, Rangers, Stars, Habs, Wings, Senators, Sabres and NHL Expected Revenue
Eric Francis: Flames Matt Stajan will play tonight. Katie Strang: Rangers Ryan Haggerty is on a two-way deal but because he signed after trade deadline, he can't be sent to the AHL this season. The deal was done to burn…
Injury Notes: Pens, Wings, Caps, Flames, Sabres, Sens, Canes, Coyotes, Avs, Hawks and Leafs
Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins James Neal (concussion) received clearance to play and could be in the lineup tonight. Chris Kunitz could also return to the lineup tonight. Beau Bennett skated before practice but hasn't been given clearance…
Injury Notes: Canucks, Pens, Hawks, Habs, Stars, Jackets, Leafs, Kings, Wings, Oilers, Jets and Ducks
Vancouver Canucks: Ryan Kesler is out "at least a couple of weeks" with a sprained knee according to coach John Tortorella. Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Dan Bylsma on James Neal: "You don't know if you're talking about 1-2 days or much…
Morning Rumors: Canucks, Islanders, Oilers, Sabres, Ducks, Leafs, Sens, Canadiens and Avs
Eliotte Friedman of CBC: On the Canucks rumors: "Canuck rumour I: That the Aquilini family forced Tortorella on Gillis. Verdict: Skeptical." "Canuck rumour II: That ownership blocked Gillis from trading Ryan Kesler at the deadline. Verdict: Don't believe it." "Canuck…
Injury Notes: Kesler, Jurco, Liles, Granlund, Ramo and Hudler
Elliott Pap: Canucks Ryan Kesler is heading back to Vancouver to have an MRI on his right knee after a Jim Slater knee-on-knee hit. Helene St. James: Red Wings Tomas Jurco will be out at least two weeks, Teemu Pulkkinen…
NHL Attendance For Each Team After 30 Home Games: 2013-14
Here is our third installment of tracking home attendance, the 30 game mark, with comparisons from after 20 games this year and last seasons final numbers. The outdoor games have boosted the attendance for several teams. The Senators and Blues…