NHL Expansion Draft Strategy: Anaheim Ducks and the Colorado Avalanche
In the upcoming NHL Expansion Draft, teams can protect either seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goalie or eight skaters (in reality four forwards and four defensemen) and one goalie. The latter option seems less popular, as it permits teams…
Western Conference Injuries: Canucks, Ducks, Coyotes, Oilers, Stars and Avs
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Luke Fox: Troy Stecher has a confirmed case of the Mumps. Chris Tanev, Nikita Tryamkin, Mike Chaput and Markus Granlund have all showed symptoms. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Coach Randy Carlyle said…
Western Conference Injuries: Blues, Coyotes, Oilers, Ducks, and Avalanche
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Forward Ivan Barbashev's injury is not considered serious. The Blues will have a better update on his status today or tomorrow. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan: Forward Lawson Crouse remains…
Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Coyotes, Wild, Oilers, Sharks, Avs and Kings
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: There is no time frame yet on when forward Ales Hemsky could return to the lineup. He's getting close. They will see where he's at on Thursday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Kings, Jets, Lightning, Avs and Flyers
Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and New Jersey Devils ... Hockey Inside/Out: Scouts listed to attended the Canadiens-Devils game last night: Vegas (2), Blackhawks (2), Flames (2) Stars, Ducks, Hurricanes, Devils, Predators, Lightning, Blue Jackets, Canucks, Coyotes, Sharks, Sabres, Kings, and…
Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Jets, Canucks, Coyotes and Avs
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... John Dietz: Center Jonathan Toews is questionable for tonight's game. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sean Reynolds: Bryan Little was practicing with teammates yesterday and doing line rushes with Blake Wheeler and Drew Stafford. Ted…
NHL Rumors: Trouba – Wings, Leafs, Ducks, Bruins, Rangers and Avs
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Detroit Red Wings could use an upgrade on their blueline, and James thinks the Red Wings should absolutely be interested in Jacob Trouba. The Wings would need to find a way…
Rumors: Avalanche, Ducks and Flames
Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avalanche's VP/GM Joe Sakic on Tyson Barrie and Nathan MacKinnon after signing Erik Johnson to a seven-year contract extension. "He was out one UFA we wanted to get done and we know we have…
Morning Hits: Kane, Avs, Devils, Blues and Canucks
USA Today: The lawyer who is representing the woman who has made allegations towards Patrick Kane will be holding a press conference this afternoon. Terry Frei of the Denver Post: The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Erik Johnson to a…
Rumors: Avalanche, Penguins, Predators and Senators
Craig Custance of ESPN: Nathan MacKinnon will be a restricted free agent after the season, and his next contract will help set a market for the future contract for Connor McDavid when his entry level deal is up in three…
Rumors: Backes, Seidenberg and Players Who Could be Traded
Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall indirectly denied a report that they inquired about Blues David Backes. Brayden Schenn's name was mentioned in the rumor. Tim Panaccio: GM Hextall shot down Backes trade rumors, referencing past rumors involving the Flyers…
Top Free Agent Defensemen in 2016: Ranking 1-5
With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…