NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Carolina Hurricanes
Goalie prices are high Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Jim Benning gave up a 2020 7th round pick for goaltender Marek Mazanec. Benning inquired about other goaltenders but found the asking prices too high. “Some of the…
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Red Wings, Kings, Islanders, Rangers, Canucks and Capitals
Pominville still day-to-day Joe Yerdon: Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Pominville is still listed as day-to-day. Murphy traveling but likely won't play Scott Powers: Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy is traveling with the team on their road trip but he is…
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Capitals and Jets
Still no timetable on Hunwick Paul Hamilton: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Matt Hunwick said that all he could do until about a month ago was rest. He had wondered if his season was over. There is still no timetable on when…
2018 Free Agent Studs And Duds — Right Wing
Thanksgiving left us in the rearview and now it is onto the Christmas holiday season. It presents a great time to evaluate the summer free agent signings. The annual summer of paying and overpaying players often has its share of…
Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Blackhawks, Wild, Blues, and the Canucks
Gibson and Lindholm miss last night's game Anaheim Ducks: Goaltender John Gibson missed last night's game with the flu. Defenseman Hampus Lindholm missed last night's game with a lower-body injury. Elliott Teaford of the OC Register: Defenseman Cam Fowler had…
NHL Injuries: Canucks, Flames, Coyotes, Golden Knights, Penguins and Maple Leafs
Beagle has a fractured forearm Bob McKenzie: Vancouver Canucks forward Jay Beagle has returned to Vancouver. He'll be out for four to six weeks with a fractured forearm. Pettersson out at least seven to 10 days Bob McKenzie: Vancouver Canucks…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Canadiens, Flyers, Islanders, Penguins and Canucks
Getzlaf skates briefly Elliott Teaford of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks center briefly Ryan Getzlaf skated yesterday for the first time since his groin injury back on Oct. 6th. He's in the day-to-day range and not week-to-week. Elliott Teaford: Ducks…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Wild, Canucks, and Flyers
Wild unable to move Olofsson Bob McKenzie: The Minnesota Wild have put defenseman Gustav Olofsson on waivers today. Michael Russo of The Athletic: (written before being placed on waivers) Gustav Olofsson had dislocated his shoulder in their first exhibition game.…
Pucks in Depth: Five of the worst NHL free agent signings in 2018
We’re less than a week into NHL free agency and there have been no shortage of signings general managers will surely regret down the road. In no particular order, let’s take a closer look at a few that stand out. Jay…
Pucks in Depth: Three Teams Who Didn’t Do Well In Day One Of NHL Free Agency
The opening day of free agency was remarkably busy as we saw dozens of contracts inked and hundreds of millions of dollars spent. Winners and losers will sort themselves out down the road but I'm going to take a stab…
NHL Rumors and ‘Signings’: Leafs and Tavares, Bruins, Flames, Stars, Oilers, Wild and Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares ... Elliotte Friedman: There is now official confirmation that John Tavares did not sign last night and is only eligible to sign a seven-year deal. Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: It appears that…