Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Canucks and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Corey Perry left last night's game with a lower-body injury and went to the hospital after the game for evaluation. Eric Stephens: Perry needed help to get off the ice and was hobbling…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Avs, Oilers, Kings, Predators, Canucks and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm didn't skate yesterday. Coach Randy Carlyle said that Lindholm has an upper-body issue that could take some time. said he's not sure what that meant but hopes to have a…
NHL News: Coyotes, Avs, Red Wings, Kings, Wild, Pens, Blues, Canucks, Jets, Lines and Pairings
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Goaltender Antti Raanta won't travel with the team to Edmonton according to coach Rick Tocchet. He could join them in Calgary. Defenseman Jakob Chychrun will travel with the team, but will only be…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Canadiens and Canucks
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Evgeni Malkin has a history of injuries and is out again. Last year they had Nick Bonino to move up in the lineup to fill in when needed. This…
NHL Rumors: Scouting PHI-Van, Panthers, Rangers, and Canadiens
Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and Vancouver Canucks ... Dave Isaac: Scouts listed to attended last night's Flyers-Canucks game: Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Washington Capitals, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, St. Lous…
NHL Rumors: Sabres and Kane … Canucks Trade Scenarios
On Buffalo Sabres winger Evander Kane ... Craig Custance of The Athletic: Evander Kane when asked how he blocks out trade rumors during the contract year that he is in. "You know what? I’m not necessarily trying to block it…
NHL Rumors: Yzerman and Chiarelli Out Scouting, Bruins-Knights Talking, and the Canucks
Scouting the Winnipeg Jets and Arizona Coyotes game on Saturday ... Ken Wiebe: Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman attended his second consecutive Jets game on Saturday. The Lightning play the Jets early in December. May not read too much into…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Senators, and Top 10 Trade Bait
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka has repeatedly been telling other GMs and the media that he is not trading defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson "I've been on the record numerous times about the subject and…
NHL Rumors: Erik Gudbranson and Matt Duchene
On Erik Gudbranson and the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Brough of The Athletic: Vancouver Canucks defenseman signed a one-year deal this offseason and will be a UFA after the season. Gudbranson could have a good season, and the Canucks could…
NHL Rumors: Jaromir Jagr, and the Vancouver Canucks
On Jaromir Jagr ... Igor Eronko: Nail Yakupov's dad is the GM of the KHL's Neftekhimik and said they are in talks with Jaromir Jagr's camp. He assures that they have the money to be able to sign him. Aivis…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Anderson, Athanasiou, Demers, Lupul and Drouin
On Restricted Free Agents ... Bob McKenzie: Andreas Athanasiou and Josh Anderson are the last two remaining restricted free agents and are holding out from training camp. Bob McKenzie: Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland was in Toronto meeting the…
NHL Expansion Draft: Vancouver Canucks Primer
The Vancouver Canucks will have some interesting decisions to make on who to protect in the expansion draft coming up. Will they go seven forwards, three defenseman, and one goaltender or will they go eight skaters (forwards/defenseman) and one goaltender.…