Pucks in Depth: Frederik Andersen Rebounds and the Blue Jackets Exceeding Expectations
Frederik Andersen rebounding after rough start When the Toronto Maple Leafs traded a pair of draft picks (30th overall in 2016 and a 2nd rounder in 2017) to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Frederik Andersen, and subsequently committed $25 million…
NHL Injuries: Wings, Bruins, Sabres, Sens, Hawks, Stars, Canucks and more
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Forward Justin Abdelkader is out two to four weeks with a slight MCL sprain. Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Claude Julien said Patrice Bergeron is not injured and traveling with the…
Injury Notes: Wings, Sabres, Leafs, Wild, Senators and Avs
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said that Niklas Kronwall could be ready for their season opener against the Lightning. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: Sabres Zach Bogosian has a pulled…
NHL Injuries: Blues, Leafs, Isles, Coyotes, Ducks and Stars
On the St. Louis Blues ... Andy Strickland: The Blues announced today that forward Jaden Schwartz will miss four weeks with an elbow injury. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Masters: Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen has no timeline on his…
Injury Notes: Long-term Injuries, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
On Long-Term Injuries ... LW3H: List of players who are still under contract, but are out for the year/indefinitely/'retired': Chris Pronger (ARI), Pavel Datsyuk (ARI), Dave Bolland (ARI), Marc Savard (NJ), Ryane Clowe (NJ), David Clarkson (CBJ), Ladislav Smid (CGY),…
NHL Notes: Panthers, PTOs, Bruins, Leafs, Flyers and Coyotes
On the Florida Panthers ... Chris Johnston: The Panthers and Jonathan Huberdeau agreed on a six-year contract extension worth $35.4 million - a $5.9 million salary cap hit. Huberdeau's extension includes a no-movement clause starting in 2019-20. During the final…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Eric Stphens: Jonathan Bernier: "I had no idea there was a trade coming up or I was going to get moved." Jonas Siegel of the CP: Bernier's agent Pat Brisson said yesterday that Bernier…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Dallas Stars ... Adrian Dater: Stars GM Jim Nill said they won't be too active in the free agent market. Craig Custance: Nill expects that defensemen Jason Demers and Kris Russell will be headed to free agency. The…
NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks and Vancouver Canucks
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Kevin Weekes: Watch for the Ducks to possibly move one of their good young defensemen. There is lots of interest, especially on Cam Fowler. Chris Johnston: Word is the Ducks were asking for a first…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Lightning, Penguins and the Trade Market
On the Calgary Flames and the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Kevin O'Donnell: "Reports out of Canada have a deal in the works for the #Lightning to trade Ben Bishop to the Calgary Flames." Joe Smith: There will be interest in…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Ducks, Blues, Bruins and Oilers
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers have a draft plan in place. "We're going to have some emphasis on skill and size," general manager Ron Hextall said. "Hopefully, combined, but that's a tough…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Blackhawks, Red Wings and Flames
On the Dallas Stars ... Craig Custance: (from a couple days ago) Contract talks between the Dallas Stars and Kris Russell are quiet. Custance notes that talks are also quiet between the Stars and Jason Demers. On the Chicago Blackhawks…