Quick Hits: Vegas, Waivers, Roster Notes and Starting Goalies
On the World Cup and Winter Olympics ... Gord Miller: Revenue earned by the World Cup was disappointing, an NHL executive: "Does this make Olympic participation more or less likely? To me, less." ... "For the World Cup to succeed, it has…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Rangers, Panthers, Wings, Sabres and More
On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton said that Mika Zibanejad doesn't need surgery on his broken leg. It's a non-displaced fracture. Steve Zipay: Forward Pavel Buchnevich has no structural damage to his back and will…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Red Wings, Stars, Ducks and Panthers
On the New York Rangers ... Justin Tasch: Center Mika Zibanejad will be out six to eight weeks with a broken fibula. Steve Zipay: Coach Alain Vigneault Oscar Lindberg will play today. Josh Jooris and Brandon Pirri are other center…
NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Jackets, Capitals, Senators, Bruins and More
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Tucson Roadrunners: Statement from Coyotes GM John Chayka. "Arizona Coyotes center Craig Cunningham suffered a medical emergency on the ice prior to the start of tonight’s game between the Tucson Roadrunners and the Manitoba Moose…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Ligthtning, Sabres, Senators and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman remained on the ice after the team finished practice yesterday. No official word from the team, but him working out is definitely encouraging. Joe Smith: Victor Hedman was given a…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Rangers, Devils, Pens and more
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan Burns of NHL.com: Steven Stamkos left last night's game in the first period with a lower-body injury. Joe Smith: There was no update on Stamkos after the game. He will be re-evaluated today and…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Panthers, Avs, Kings, Wings, Wild and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said Stralman would miss at least the first three games of their five game road trip. Joe Smith: Cooper said…
Morning Hits: Lindholm, Yakupov and Injury Updates
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm said that he'd be okay to play, but it's up to the coaches. On the Florida Panthers and NY Rangers ... Harvey Fialkov: Dylan McIlrath will practice with Panthers today.…
NHL Trade: Rangers Trade McIlrath To Panthers For Kampfer and Pick
The New York Rangers trade defenseman Dylan McIlrath to the Florida Panthers for defenseman Steve Kampfer and a conditional 2018 7th round draft pick. The 24-year old McIlrath was drafted 10th overall in the 2010 draft by the Rangers. The…
NHL Injuries: Jones, Faulk, Edmundson, Hunwick, Rieder, Nelson and More
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones will be out for three weeks after suffering a hairline fracture to the top of his right foot. "Just a weird play," Jones said.…
Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Nazem Kadri’s Hit on Daniel Sedin
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: The Flyers activate Michael Del Zotto from the LTIR and place Boyd Gordon on the LTIR. On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Odland: Forward Kris Versteeg is out a few weeks with a groin…
NHL Rumors: Wings, Jets, Canucks, Coyotes, Isles, Panthers, Jackets and Sharks
On the Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks, Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Arizona Coyotes, New York Islanders, Florida Panthers, Columbus Blue Jackets and San Jose Sharks ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: At least the Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim…