Tag: Jesperi Kotkaniemi

NHL Injury Updates: Sabres, Avs, Blue Jackets, Kings, Canadiens, Islanders, Flyers, Blues, and Canucks

Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has been cleared for contact. Cale Makar doubtful for Friday. Jesperi Kotkaniemi to the IR. Brandon Sutter hopes to return tonight,

Mark Easson

NHL Injury Updates: Ducks, Bruins, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Devils, Rangers, Penguins, and Maple Leafs

Duncan Keith and Andrew Shaw to the IR. Patrice Bergeron not ready to return just yet. Andreas Johnsson to the LTIR.

Mark Easson

NHL Injury Updates: Coyotes, Bruins, Blackhawks, Avs, Oilers, Panthers, Habs, Devils, Penguins, and Jets

Gabriel Landeskog returns. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins feeling better. Bryan Rust and Jack Johnson a GTD. Patric Hornqvist in a knee brace.

Mark Easson

NHL Injury Updates: Hurricanes, Avs, Kings, Wild, Canadiens, Predators, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Maple Leafs, and Capitals

Sidney Crosby left last night's game with a lower-body injury. Mitch Marner leaves with a right ankle injury, plus other updates from around the league.

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injury Updates: Sabres, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, Penguins, and Capitals

Eastern Conference Injury Updates John Vogl: Buffalo Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said that forward Jimmy Vesey won't play tonight. He's still listed as day-to-day. Eric Engels: Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi is day-to-day with a groin injury. Andrew Gross: New…

Mark Easson

NHL Early Look: Montreal Canadiens Should Battle for Wild Card Spot

The Montreal Canadiens never did make that splash in free agency despite an offer sheet try on Sebastian Aho. They expect to be a bubble team.

Michael Augello

A Busy Summer Ahead For The Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens just missed the playoffs this season. They have some holes to fix but they enough cap to address those areas.

Lyle Richardson

NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Avs, Jackets, Kings, Habs, Devils, Flyers, Pens, and Leafs

On the Anaheim Ducks ... John Hoven: The Ducks have signed forward Kalle Kossila to a one-year, two-way deal at $650,000. Renaud Lavoie: The Ducks have signed Kevin Roy to a one-year, two-way deal at $874,000. On the Buffalo Sabres…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, and the Calgary Flames

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Plenty of speculation that the Montreal Canadiens will select Jesperi Kotkaniemi with their first-round pick. A week ago it looked like the Canadiens were going to select Filip Zadina. Renaud Lavoie reported…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Player Movement In Draft Top 10 … Rangers Getting Calls On Hayes

On the NHL Draft ... Amir Basu: Bob McKenzie: "I can tell you this, Kotkaniemi got multiple votes in the top 5 from the 10 scouts I talked to, same thing with Dobson. Hughes and Bouchard had more than one mention…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Quicks Hits On Half The League

Rumors and notes roundup from Friedman's 31-Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There had been some talk that back in November that Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz could have been one loss away from being fired. The Caps won that…

Mark Easson