Quick Hits: St. Louis Blues, Arizona Coyotes, Foligno Suspended, and Cherry Fired
Blues sign two to PTOs. Coyotes extended GM Chayka. Nick Foligno suspended for three games. Don Cherry fired.
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and Florida Panthers
Howard likely staying put ... unless a sleeper West coast team steps up Ted Kulfan: Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard likely isn't getting moved tomorrow. If there is a contending team that comes calling suddenly, it's likely the San…
NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers – Mike Hoffman and Jonathan Huberdeau
Panthers making Hoffman and Huberdeau available? Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Elliotte Friedman was on Sportsnet 650 talking about the Florida Panthers looking to clear salary cap space to take a run at Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky this…
NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Kings, Predators, Senators, Flyers, Canucks, and Capitals
McElhinney dealing with a knee issue Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney is taking a few extra days off after his knee issue flare up. They've recalled Alex Nedeljkovic. Dubinsky should be a go Brian Hedger: Columbus Blue Jackets…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Stars, Capitals, Lightning, Blues, and Panthers
Bruins say Charlie McAvoy had concussion symptoms, back skating now Matt Porter: Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney said that defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been dealing with concussion symptoms. He's been out since October 18th. He was able to skate yesterday. Matt Porter:…
NHL News: Crawford, Seabrook, Barrie, Sheahan, McGinn, Shaw, and Dotchin
Injury updates on some Chicago Blackhawks Eric Lear: Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford said that he had a concussion last year and he didn't have vertigo. Crawford added that most of the concussion symptoms are gone. Tracey Myers: Crawford on…
NHL Rumors: Potential NHL Buyout Candidates
On Potential NHL buyouts ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: Reports have the San Jose Sharks buying out defenseman Paul Martin. Such a move would see the Sharks save $2.83 million in salary cap space this season. This could…
NHL Buyout Candidates: Atlantic Division – Practical To Not Practical
Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…
Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Jackets, Panthers, Devils, Islanders and Leafs
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: Forward Ryan O'Reilly missed last night's game. He went back to Buffalo for family reasons. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... George Richards: Coach John Tortorella would only say that defenseman Zach Werenski…
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 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 Expansion Draft Strategy: Arizona Coyotes and the Los Angeles Kings
In the upcoming expansion draft NHL teams can protect either seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goalie or eight skaters (in reality four forwards and four defensemen) and one goalie. The latter option seems less popular, as it permits teams…