Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Islanders, Rangers, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: David Backes left last night's game after taking a hit from Ducks Nick Ritchie. Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on Anders Bjork: "It's upper-body, he'll miss some time." Cassidy didn't give an update…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Islanders, and Capitals
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Two NCAA players the Canucks are following are U of Maine defenseman Brady Keeper and Bemidji State University defenseman Zack Whitecloud. Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks prospect Kole Lind on not signing an entry-level contract…
NHL Rumors: Looking at who the Detroit Red Wings Could trade at the deadline
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Luke Fox: Pending UFA defenseman Mike Green said that there have been no contract extension talks with the Red Wings. Green added that he wants to be back with the Wings next year. MLive:…
NHL Rumors: The Detroit Red Wings are ready to start selling
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance: A source is saying that the Red Wings have let teams know that they are ready to start selling and that more than pending UFA defenseman Mike Green will be available. It…
The Winnipeg Jets Could Be Trade Deadline Buyers
Entering the NHL All-Star weekend, the Winnipeg Jets find themselves in rarefied air. In previous seasons, the Jets were usually struggling at this point in the season to keep their playoff hopes alive. This year, they're jockeying for first place…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and the Detroit Red Wings
On the Los Angles Kings ... Curtis Zupke of the Los Angeles Times: Kings GM Rob Blake won't make a move for the sake of making a move. They've struggled of late but they won't let that influence their trade…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Devils, Penguins
On the Boston Bruins ... NHL: Forward Brad Marchand is suspended for five games for elbowing Devils forward Marcus Johansson. Joe Haggerty: Forward Noel Acciari has an upper-body injury. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Coach Bill Peters that…
Atlantic Division: Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Senators, Maple Leafs, and Lightning
On the Boston Bruins ... NBC Sports Boston: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy will be out for about two weeks after undergoing a procedure for an abnormal heart rhythm. The Bruins issued a statement. “After the Nov. 26 game, Charlie told team physicians…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Predators, and the Top Goaltender Trade Deadline Targets
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: (mailbag) When looking at the return the Canadiens would get for Max Pacioretty, would think they would look at what the Avs got for Matt Duchene. The Avs ended…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings, Wild, Sharks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Canucks
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Derek Ryan returned from his upper-body injury last night. Michael Smith: Forward Sebastian Aho missed his first game with a concussion and lower-body injury. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Forward…
Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, and Maple Leafs
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Amy Moritz: The Sabres recalled forward Nicholas Baptiste. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Both Justin Abdelkader and Darren Helm will be out of the lineup through…
Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Maple Leafs, and Capitals
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella on defenseman Ryan Murray's injury: “Not even close. Not even in the conversation for me.” Aaron Portzline: Murray was on the ice on Wednesday and skated for one drill before…