Tag: Evander Kane

NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Stars, Kings, Predators, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights

Demers on a conditioning stint Matt Layman: The Arizona Coyotes have sent defenseman Jason Demers to the AHL on a conditioning stint. Benn returns Sean Shapiro: Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn returned to the lineup. Wagner suffers a lower-body injury…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Hurricanes, Predators, Devils, and Sharks

Gibson returns Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson was back in the net last night. Forward Ryan Getzlaf is skating but wasn't able to go. Stepan out four to six weeks Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet said…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Stars, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Sharks and Canucks

Three Sabres day-to-day Buffalo Sabres: Forward Vladimir Sobotka, defenseman Marco Scandella and Carter Hutton are all day-to-day. Optimistic on Faulk and de Haan Michael Smith: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said "optimistic" about defensemen Justin Faulk and Calvin de Haan…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Analysis: Gustav Nyquist Traded to San Jose Sharks

The NHL Trade Deadline surprised some when Gustav Nyquist was traded early Monday morning to the San Jose Sharks. Just when one thought it was safe to go to bed, the Detroit Red Wings swung a deal that Nyquist approved.…

Chris Wassel

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Devils, Sharks, Golden Knights and Jets

McAvoy questionable ... Marchard likely Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that defenseman Charlie McAvoy is questionable for tomorrows Winter Classic. Forward Brad Marchand will "most likely" play. Foligno to miss tonight CBJ PR: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno will…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Blues, Sharks, Kings, Canucks, Predators, and Knights

Schenn a question mark for tonight Jeremy Rutherford: St. Louis Blues coach Mike Yeo said that Brayden Schenn may not play tonight after suffering an upper-body injury on Saturday: “He was too sore today to practice,” Yeo said. “So obviously he’ll…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Ryan O’Reilly

On the Buffalo Sabres and Ryan O'Reilly ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Elliotte Friedman was on Sportsnet 650 talking about the Buffalo Sabres and if they will trade center Ryan O'Reilly. Centers aren't easy to find, and GM Jason…

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NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Devils, Islanders, Canadiens and Panthers

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Amar Basu: Darren Dreger was on TSN 690 and said that Ilya Kovalchuk will probably be looking for a contract similar to what the Toronto Maple Leafs gave Patrick Marleau (three years, $16.75 million). Dreger adds…

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NHL Free Agent Signing Analysis: Evander Kane Stays In San Jose

The San Jose Sharks eliminated in the second round by the Vegas Golden Knights had a decision to make.  Would they re-sign Evander Kane or let him walk? It is an answer that would come quickly. Evander Kane Re-Signs in…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Bruins, van Riemsdyk, Kulemin, Islanders and Tavares

On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Backup goaltender Anton Khudobin made $1.2 million the past two seasons. Would guess he'd sign a one- or two-year deal at around $1.5 million. Jimmy Murphy: Source is saying that the Bruins…

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NHL News: Oilers, Kings, Wild, Flyers, Sharks, Lightning, Knights and Ovechkin

On the NHL-NHLPA competition committee ... Pierre LeBrun: The committee met yesterday for over five hours: new goalie chest protectors should be in place for next season; sense of group was positive on goalie review moved to Toronto situation room late…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Coyotes, Sabres, Avs, Red Wings, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Capitals

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes have signed defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to a one-year, two-way contract. Craig Morgan: Ilya Lyubushkin's will get $832,000 in the NHL, $70,000 in the AHL, a $92,500 signing bonus and up to $425,000 in…

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