Tag: Erik Karlsson

NHL Rumors: Lightning Defense Will Have A Different Look … Bobrovsky To “Get Paid, Well”

Keys to the Lightning's offseason Greg Wyshynski and Chris Peters of ESPN: Looking at the keys of the Lightning's offseason. Don't panic: They have a large, talented core that is under 30-years old that will be returning next year and…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries and Notes: Bruins, Hurricanes, Avs, Sharks, Golden Knights and Kings

Bruins are getting healthier. Carolina Hurricanes Andrei Svechnikov is in concussion protocol. The LA Kings hire Todd McLellan.

Mark Easson

Western Conference Players to Watch in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The focus of the playoffs primer shifts to the Western Conference as Lyle Richardson looks at which players to watch. Here is a closer look.

Lyle Richardson

Quick Hits: Friday Injury Update, Signings, and Playoff Races

Brandon Tanev to miss the season finale Ken Wiebe: Winnipeg Jets forward Brandon Tanev will be out for the rest of the week. On the other hand, Game 1 of their postseason is not certain either. It's about a 50-50…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Karlsson, Gardiner, Sabres, and Senators

Costs for Karlsson and Gardiner on the open market could be ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: If defenseman Erik Karlsson doesn't re-sign with the San Jose Sharks, he could be looking a seven-year contract extension around $12 million per season.…

Mark Easson

Weaknesses of the Top 2019 NHL Western Conference Playoff Teams

The Western Conference playoffs get underway next week and expect even the top teams to struggle due to their flaws and weaknesses. Even the Calgary Flames and an Jose Sharks have their issues.

Lyle Richardson

Quick Hits: More Injury Updates, Signings, and Playoff Races

Brandon Tanev left game Tuesday night Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Winnipeg Jets forward Brandon Tanev remains day to day with a hand/finger injury. Paul Maurice expects a further update on Tanev by sometime later on Thursday. Erik Karlsson…

Chris Wassel

Quick Hits: Injury Updates, Signings, and Playoff Races

Michal Kempny tears hamstring J.J. Regan of NBC Sports Washington: Washington Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny expects to be out four to six months after tearing his hamstring. Surgery on the left hamstring was successful and could impact Kempny's training camp.…

Chris Wassel

What’s In Store For The Vancouver Canucks This Summer?

For the fourth straight season and the fifth time in six years, the Vancouver Canucks will miss the Stanley Cup playoffs. Nevertheless, there are signs this rebuilding club could be finally heading in the right direction. Through most of the…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Injuries: Avalanche, Stars, Wild, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Capitals

Landeskog could return tonight AJ Haefele: Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen remains day-to-day. There is no real timetable for his return. Ryan Clark: Avs forward Gabriel Landeskog skated yesterday in a regular jersey for the first time since he suffered…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Stars, Red Wings, Rangers, Sharks, and Jets

Two Bruins defensemen probable for this weekend Conor Ryan: Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said that defenseman Matt Grzelcyk and Kevan Miller are "probable" for this weekend. Defenseman John Moore is "week-to-week" with an upper-body injury. Bennett close to returning…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers: Offseason Keys, Making A Splash, And Help Needed On The Blueline

Keys to the Florida Panthers offseason Greg Wyshynski and Chris Peters: Looking at the keys to the Florida Panthers offseason. The future of head coach Bob Boughner: The Panthers have played over .500 since the All-Star break which may help…

Mark Easson