NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Carolina Hurricanes
Goalie prices are high Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Jim Benning gave up a 2020 7th round pick for goaltender Marek Mazanec. Benning inquired about other goaltenders but found the asking prices too high. “Some of the…
Possible Heirs to Ovechkin’s NHL Goal-Scoring Legacy
Alex Ovechkin is this generations greatest goal scorer, but who will be his heir to his goal scoring legacy.
NHL Injuries: Avalanche, Kings, Devils, Maple Leafs, and Canucks
Johnson has concussion-like symptoms Ryan S. Clark: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson has concussion-like symptoms. Coach Jared Bednar is hopeful that Johnson will be able to return after the All-Star break. No updates from Kings Curtis Zupke: Los Angeles Kings…
NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Kings, Predators, Senators, Flyers, Canucks, and Capitals
McElhinney dealing with a knee issue Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney is taking a few extra days off after his knee issue flare up. They've recalled Alex Nedeljkovic. Dubinsky should be a go Brian Hedger: Columbus Blue Jackets…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Flames, Oilers, Rangers, Sharks and Canucks
Ducks put two on the IR Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler was sent back to Anaheim to have his lower-body injury re-evaluated. He's out for the rest of their trip. Forward Jakob Silfverberg didn't practice yesterday and is day-to-day…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Preds, Devils, Isles, Rangers, Sens, Pens, Canucks, Knights and Jets
Lower-body injury for Silfverberg Elliot Teaford: Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg suffered a lower-body injury last night. DeKeyser returns Ansar Khan: Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser returned to the lineup last night. The Red Wings put Michael Rasmussen on…
The Vancouver Canucks Are Fun Again
At the start of December the Vancouver Canucks were near the bottom of the Western Conference, but with a solid month they entered this week close to a wild-card spot.
Western Conference Injuries: Predators, Blues, Canucks and Golden Knights
Forsberg activated and Salomaki to the IR Adam Vingan: Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg was activated from the IR before last night's game. Adam Vingan: Predators forward Miikka Salomaki has been placed on the IR. Adam Vingan: Salomaki has an…
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Stars, Oilers, Predators, Devils, Maple Leafs, Canucks and Jets
Eichel day-to-day but skating Amalie Benjamin: Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley didn't have a new update on Jack Eichel and he remains day-to-day. Paul Hamilton: Heard that Eichel was skating yesterday. Stars injury updates Sean Shapiro: Dallas Stars forward Jason…
Western Conference Injuries: Flames, Stars, Kings, Predators, Canucks, Golden Knights and Jets
Rittich says he's ready Derek Wills: Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich practiced yesterday and said he feels good and is "ready to go." Stars hold Benn out Mark Stepneski of NHL.com: Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn was held of last…
Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Blues and Canucks
Nick Schmaltz to the IR, Kevin Connauton injured and Alex Goligoski skates Richard Morin: The Arizona Coyotes have placed Nick Schmaltz on the IR with a lower-body injury. Defenseman Kevin Connauton is injured but coach Rick Tocchet didn't give any…
NHL Notes: Rantanen, Ovechkin, Pettersson, Capitals, Bruins, Blackhawks, and Dahlin
Rantanen and other scoring leaders Jason Gregor: Rantanen extends his point lead to five with a four points. McDavid up to 4th with 43 points. Ovechkin scores his 21st career hat trick now has 25 goals in 30 games. Top-15 scorers from…