Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Panthers, Devils, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Goaltender Tuukka Rask could be good to go on Thursday against the Sharks if he passes his final concussion test according to Bruce Cassidy. Joe McDonald: Forward David Krejci and defenseman Kevan Miller…
NHL News: Waivers, Lightning, Capitals, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Lines and Pairings
Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: The Florida Panthers claimed goaltender Antti Niemi off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Everyone else from yesterday cleared waivers. The New York Rangers put Adam Cracknell on waivers today. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Scouting Flyers-Panthers, Islanders and Senators
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: (answer question) doesn't think that the Sharks can wait much longer before having to make a move. The need to address their lack of depth at forward - they need to add more…
NHL News: Panthers, Pens, Jackets, Hurricanes, Sens, Bruins, Stars, Preds, Blackhawks, Wild
On the Florida Panthers ... Bob McKenzie: The Florida Panthers signed Michael Matheson to an eight-year contract extension with a salary cap hit of $4.875 million. Cap Friendly: Matheson has an eight-team no-trade list for the last five years of the…
NHL News and Injuries: Waivers, Flyers, Sens, Wings, Devils, Oilers, Ducks, Kings, and Coyotes
On Waivers ... Pierre LeBrun: Players put on waivers: Mark Fayne - Edmonton Oilers Jayson Megna - Vancouver Canucks Dylan McIlrath - Detroit Red Wings Brian Lashoff - Detroit Red Wings Matt Lorito - Detroit Red Wings Ben Street - Detroit Red…
Atlantic Division: Florida Panthers Season Outlook
Forwards The Panthers mass exodus up front means that their young core group will have to carry the offensive load. Gone are future Hall-of-Famer Jaromir Jagr, 30-goal scorer Jonathan Marchessault, Thomas Vanek, Reilly Smith, Jussi Jokinen and Shawn Thornton, who…
NHL Rumors: Erik Gudbranson and Matt Duchene
On Erik Gudbranson and the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Brough of The Athletic: Vancouver Canucks defenseman signed a one-year deal this offseason and will be a UFA after the season. Gudbranson could have a good season, and the Canucks could…
NHL Injury Notes: Devils, Sens, Panthers, Caps, Bruins, Habs, Blues, Canucks and Stars
On the New Jersey Devils ... New Jersey Devils: Brian Boyle has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. New Jersey Devils: Boyle on his diagnosis: "My mindset is on Oct. 7. I don’t like missing games. I feel as close to…
NHL News: Pens, Sens, Lightning, Canes, Panthers, Wings, Wild, Blues, Stars, Avs and Ducks
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner: Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist skated by himself yesterday on their secondary rink. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Senators coach Guy Boucher said that they are preparing to start the season without…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Anderson, Athanasiou, Demers, Lupul and Drouin
On Restricted Free Agents ... Bob McKenzie: Andreas Athanasiou and Josh Anderson are the last two remaining restricted free agents and are holding out from training camp. Bob McKenzie: Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland was in Toronto meeting the…
NHL News: Panthers-Coyotes trade, Lupul, Lightning, Devils, Wings and Wild
On the Florida Panthers and Arizona Coyotes ... George Richards: The Florida Panthers have traded defenseman Jason Demers to the Arizona Coyotes for forward Jamie McGinn. Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Demers' and McGinn played with each other in…
NHL Rumors: NHL Trade Candidates For This Season
On nine NHL trade candidates for this season ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at some NHL trade candidates heading into this season and some potential destinations for them. Matt Duchene - Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic is listening to…