NHL News and Notes: Trade Deadline, Draft Age, Sharks, Devils, Oilers, Predators and Senators
On the NHL trade deadline ... Renaud Lavoie: The NHL announced the NHL trade deadline will be on Monday, February 26th, 2018. On the NHL draft age ... Darren Dreger: There is talk once again about raising the NHL draft…
Quick Hits: Kucherov, Waivers, Rosters Moves and Injuries
On Nikita Kucherov ... Bryan Burns: The Lightning and Nikita Kucherov agreed on a three-year deal with a salary cap $4.766 million cap hit. Renaud Lavoie: Contract breakdown: $4.25 million in 2016-17, $4.5 million in 2017-18 and $5.5 million in…
Quick Hits: Isles, Panthers, World Cup, Stars, Wings and More
On the New York Islanders .. Arthur Staple: The Islanders and Ryan Strome agree on a two-year, $5 million contract. On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Sources saying that Aaron Ekblad has a mild concussion or concussion-like symptoms. Bob McKenzie: Ekblad…
Morning Hits: Avs, Flames, Coyotes, Bruins, Wings, and Capitals
Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: The Colorado Avalanche have traded Freddie Hamilton to the Calgary Flames for a 2016 7th round pick. The Avs are now at 47 contracts, with Jack Skille and Curtis Glencross on PTOs. The Avs…
Morning Hits: Avs, Sharks, Hawks, Flyers, Leafs, Preds and Expansion
Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: Curtis Glencross was released from his Maple Leafs PTO and quickly signed a PTO with the Avalanche. Avs Jesse Winchester is still being bothered by concussion-like symptoms. Jack Skille (PTO) injured his hip on…
Morning Hits: Gagne, Gudlevskis, Boucher, Mantha, Avs and Sens
CSN Philly: Simon Gagne retired from the NHL yesterday. “Today, I want to thank my trainers and teammates,” Gagne said in a statement. “You inspired me to surpass myself. You made me understand that you need more than talent; it…
Injuries: Kane out 12 weeks, Miller 4-6 weeks, Plus Lots of Updates
Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Patrick Kane will be out 12 weeks after breaking his left clavicle. Chris Kuc: The Blackhawks put Patrick Kane on the LTIR and recall Teuvo Teravainen. Iain MacIntyre: Canucks Ryan Miller will be out four to six…
Rumors IV: Sabres, Avs, Blue Jackets, Jets, Bruins and Maple Leafs
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres Nikita Zadorov is on a short leash and has been scratched several times. “It’s an in-house matter, he’s going through his growing pains but I’m confident will have it figured out,” said captain…
Rumors IV with Video: Jackets, Hurricanes, Ducks, Sabres and Bruins
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Though he's been one of their more consistent players the past few season, Blue Jackets Mark Letestu could be traded by the deadline. Letestu is a pending UFA and contract talks have barely started.…
Injuries: Lightning, Sharks, Flyers, Devils, Coyotes, Leafs and More
Joe Smith: Lightning's Matt Carle is out six to eight weeks with a torn abductor muscle in his abdomen. Kevin Kurz: Sharks Justin Braun and Tommy Wingels were injured last night and will both be out awhile according to coach…
Injuries: Toffoli, Pearson, Howard, Murray, Mason and Skille
Lisa Dillman of the LA Times: Kings Tyler Toffoli has been diagnosed with mononucleosis. Tanner Pearson fractured his fibula and has been put on the IR. No timetables have been given. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Jimmy Howard had an MRI…
Injuries: Methot, Devils, Giroux, Martinez, Jackets, Panthers and MGL/CHIP
Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators defenseman Marc Methot is getting closer to returning to the lineup and is day-to-day according to assistant GM Pierre Dorion. Methot could be sent to Binghamton of the AHL on a conditioning assignment.…