Rink Rumblings – The 2016 NHL Awards Outlook (Part II)
With less than a week to go in the regular season, nominees for the NHL Awards will soon be announced. The perennial contenders for the Norris, Vezina and Selke are pretty cut and dry, but the choice for the Calder…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Lightning, Blues, Preds, Flyers and More
On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard: Defenseman Ryan McDonagh left last night's game after blocking a shot with his right hand. Dan Rosen: McDonagh still being evaluated, but coach Alain Vigneault said that a call-up is a real…
NHL Rumors: Sens, Oilers, Canucks, College Free Agents, Expansion and More
Friedman's 30 thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Senators coach Dave Cameron and owner Eugene Melnyk have long history, but ... “Eugene Melnyk loves Dave Cameron,” one opposing NHL executive said Tuesday. “But business is business.” Cameron on the…
NHL Rumors – Would The Coyotes Be Able To Trade Up For Matthews?
On the No. 1 draft pick ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Speculation that is that the Coyotes will look to trade up in the draft if they don't win the draft lottery to select Scottsdale native Auston Matthews. Thinking is they…
NHL Injuries: Jets, Canucks, Flyers, Ducks and Sabres
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sara Orlesky: Mathieu Perreault is out indefinitely with a concussion. On the Vancouver Canucks ... Vancouver Canucks: Brandon Sutter is done for the season. Jeff Paterson: Dan Hamhuis wanted to take his jaw protector off…
Top 10 NHL Rookie Seasons of All-Time
The NHL has spawned many incredible rookie campaigns throughout its storied history. This season, highly touted draft picks Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel are both having excellent rookie debuts, following in the footsteps of other notable high-profile rookies like Sidney Crosby, Alex…
Videos: Hightlights, Doughty, Stralman, Filppula and a Couple Saves
Your morning NHL highlights in 3:37. Big hit by Drew Doughty. Story time with Drew pic.twitter.com/GTjDDgrWrp — LA Kings (@LAKings) November 26, 2015 It doesn't result in a goal, but a nice little move by Anton Stralman. Stralman makin’ moves.…
Compilation of 2015-16 NHL Awards Predictions
Yesterday we brought you some Division, Conference and Stanley Cup predictions, today we bring to you a collection 2015-16 NHL Award predictions. We compiled Hart, Art Ross, Norris, Vezina, Calder and Jack Adams predictions from 74 writers and hockey personalities…
Morning Hits: Waivers, Pens, Avs, Oilers, and 2015 1st Round Picks
Renaud Lavoie: On waivers yesterday: Chris Porter and Colin McDonald (PHI), Cody Bass (NSH), Dominik Uher, Kael Mouillierat, Steve Olesksy, Reid McNeill and Will O'Neill (PIT), Chris Butler and Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson (STL), Zach Stortini, Eric O'Dell, Michael Kostka and Fredrik…
Buffalo Sabres 2015-16 Season Primer
Projected 2015-16 Range: 7th in the Atlantic, lottery pick contender 2014-15 Record: 23-51-8, 54 points (Last Place in the Atlantic Division and 30th overall) 2014-15 Outcome: Missed playoffs Total Cap hit: $59,382,855 Total Salary: $64,628,531 Salary Cap Space: $12,017,145 Source: General Fanager In: Carlo Colaiacovo, D…
2015-16 Buffalo Sabres Top 10 Prospects
After two seasons of historically bad teams, the Sabres now have accumulated a wealth of talented prospects which has allowed them to acquire some quality NHL talent in Evander Kane, Ryan O’Reilly and Robin Lehner. While GM Tim Murray was…
Rumors and Video: Canucks, Blues, Wild, Oilers, Bruins and Sabres
Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks blueline needs to get younger, faster and more offensive. Slim pickings on the free agent market, with Cody Franson a top option, but he'll be looking for something in the $5 million…