Pacific Division: Vegas Golden Knights Season Outlook
Forwards Playmaker Jonathan Marchessault led the 2016-17 Panthers with 30 goals, finishing third on Florida with 51 points. He should contribute to the Knights’ top man-advantage unit and, on an expiring contract, be extra motivated. One major Vegas wildcard is…
NHL Rumors: Marian Hossa, Red Wings, Blues and Wild
On the Chicago Blackhawks Marian Hossa... Greg Wyshynski: It is apparent that the NHL does not know what to do with the Marian Hossa situation yet. That goes as far as cap situation for the Chicago Blackhawks next season. Chicago had…
NHL Rumors: Vegas – Trades and Free Agent Window, Leafs, Wild, Preds and Blues
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Bob McKenzie: As mentioned the TSN 1050 - sense is that Vegas has made at least eight deals before teams submitted their lists on Saturday. Bob McKenzie: Speculated teams include the Anaheim Ducks, Columbus…
NHL Expansion Draft: Minnesota Wild Primer
The Wild are just too deep to make this simple. Unless they’re crafty they’ll end up exposing at least one valuable forward as well as a quality defenseman, and they’re understandably the target of much trade talk as the expansion…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Flames, Flyers, Golden Knights, Wild, Blue Jackets, Predators and Blackhawks
On options for Marc-Andre Fleury ... Jason Brough of NBC Sports: Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will likely be traded this offseason no matter what he does in the playoffs. Matt Murray is their goalie of the future. Fleury has…
NHL Injuries: Blues, Wild, Capitals, Senators, Bruins and Flames
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Based on yesterday's practice lines it appears that Paul Stastny and Jori Lehtera are in and Ivan Barbashev and Zach Sanford are out. Jeremy Rutherford: Stastny was also practicing on the Blues…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Minnesota Wild and Philadelphia Flyers
On the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com (mailbag): Questions included whether the Minnesota Wild will make a move and if Kevin Shattenkirk will be traded, among others. Rosen alludes to the fact that the only player in the…
NHL Injuries: Stars, Hawks, Canucks, Ducks, Bruins, Wild and more
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Patrick Sharp (concussion-like symptoms) worked out on Sunday. Cody Eakin (knee) is skating but is still two to three weeks away from returning to the lineup. Mark Stepneski: Forward Ales Hemsky will be…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Coyotes, Ducks, Stars, Leafs, Lightning and more
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: Defenseman Brayden McNabb left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Jon Rosen: Coach Darryl Sutter on McNabb: "We'll re-evaluate him tomorrow." On the Minnesota Wild ... Minnesota Wild: Coach Bruce Boudreau…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Stars, Bruins, Sabres, Blues and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby of NHL.com: Sidney Crosby returned to full-contract practice yesterday and could return tonight against the Panthers. Crosby's been out since October 7th. "I feel good," Crosby said. "It's good to have some days like…
NHL Injuries: Wild, Panthers, Stars, Penguins, Rangers and More
On the Minnesota Wild ... Dane Mizutani: Wild coach Bruce Boudreau didn't provide any update on Jared Spurgeon or Erik Haula. Dane Mizutani: Spurgeon is out with an upper-body injury. Haula looked like he was limping after practice, so might be…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Flyers, Kings, Stars, Penguins and More
On the New York Rangers ... John Shannon: Have been told that there appears to be no real damage to Henrik Lundqvist's eye. Issue is the swelling around his eye. Steve Zipay of Newsday: Lundqvist's status for tomorrow's Game 2…