NHL News and Injuries: CTE Testing, Waivers, Pens, Sens, Lightning, Knights, Stars and Kings
On CTE testing ... Rick Westhead: One player agent on CTE testing (Boston University researchers say they have a method to diagnose CTE in living patients): “If I asked 30 of my players if they would take a test to tell…
NHL Rumors: Duchene, Ownership, Red Wings and Penguins
On Matt Duchene ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1200 when asked about the last on the Matt Duchene trade front: "I haven't heard a thing." Adrian Dater: Have been told that it is extremely likely that forward Matt Duchene…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Penguins, Red Wings, Canucks, Avalanche and Rangers
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: There has been no progress between the Columbus Blue Jackets and restricted free agent Josh Anderson. It doesn't look like either side has budged in the past eight days. John Shannon: The…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Bruins, Flames, Stars, Jets and Blues
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning announced yesterday that centers Tyler Johnson, Vladislav Namestnikov and Cedric Paquette are all day-to-day with lower-body injuries. It doesn't appear that any will be able to…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Habs, Wings, Devils, Sabres and Panthers
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Goaltender Matt Murray was a full participant in practice yesterday. Olli Maatta was also on the ice. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Paul Byron could return after missing Saturday's game with an…
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…
Trade: Panthers Send Hyman to Maple Leafs for McKegg
Toronto Maple Leafs: The Maple Leafs have acquired forward Zach Hyman and a 2017 conditional seventh round pick from the Florida Panthers for forward Greg McKegg. Elliotte Friedman: Condition on the pick is if Hyman doesn't sign. Andy Strickland: The…
Morning notes on Crosby, Zetterberg, Yemelin, Belesky, Hasek, Hovinen, Atkinson, Hishon and Kerdiles
Josh Yohe and Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Sidney Crosby may be getting closer to a decision on playing in Europe. “Right now for me, it’s more of a week-to-week thing,” Crosby said. “Each week you want to figure…