Tag: Jimmy Howard

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blackhawks, Avs, Blue Jackets, Stars, Wings, Kings, Preds, Pens, Canucks, Knights and Caps

Bergeron is real close Mike Loftus: Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said that forward Patrice Bergeron is the closest to returning but it probably won't happen today. Defenseman Kevan Miller has been cleared for contact but won't return until next week.…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Red Wings, Wild and Islanders

Pilut to the IR Howard WGR: Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley said that defenseman Lawrence Pilut was put on the IR retroactive to Friday. He's eligible to play against the Capitals on Friday. Bennett out with an upper-body injury Pat Steinberg: Calgary…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blues, Leafs, Flyers, Wings, Sens, Habs, Kings, Lightning, Pens, Bruins and Sabres

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Defenseman Kevin Bieksa hasn't retired and will play in the Spengler Cup for Canada. Guessing that the St. Louis Blues brought up William Nylander's name in trade talk involving Alex Pietrangelo. The Leafs…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Flyers, Sharks, and Five Goalies Who Could Be Traded

Keep an eye on the Flyers Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Philadelphia Flyers are a team to keep an eye on ahead of the February 25th trade deadline. Part of the reason that GM Ron Hextall was let go was…

Mark Easson

Fixing the Goaltending Should Be A Priority for New Philadelphia Flyers GM

Having fired Ron Hextall as general manager last week, the Philadelphia Flyers are currently in the process of finding a suitable replacement. Former Minnesota Wild GM Chuck Fletcher is believed the front-runner. The Flyers have also reportedly spoken with Columbus…

Lyle Richardson

Looking Back at The Notable NHL Trade Rumors for November

Looking at some notable NHL trade rumor for the month of November that don't include William Nylander.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Murray Trade Speculation And A Need For A Defenseman

Trade speculation in net for the Penguins and the need for a puck-moving defenseman Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Pittsburgh Penguins haven't been happy with their goaltending. They had been linked to Detroit Red Wings Jimmy Howard, but decided…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the Detroit Red Wings

If the Blues were to acquire Howard, they'd need to move Allen Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: TSNs Darren Dreger noted earlier this week that the St. Louis Blues had been watching Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard. Dreger…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, and the Montreal Canadiens

Who is the front-runner for the Philadelphia Flyers GM position? TSN: Pierre LeBrun: Have been told that the Flyers have got their list down to four main candidates and includes Chuck Fletcher. Dean Lombardi is not a GM candidate. Lombardi was…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Oilers, Blues, Penguins, Ducks, Kings, and the Red Wings

Options for the Canadiens blueline Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber is returning to the lineup sooner than expected - possibly by next week according to a source. With signs pointing to Noah Juulsen not being out…

Mark Easson

At the Quarter Pole: Detroit Red Wings

Taking a look at the Red Wings through a quarter of the season.

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NHL Rumors: Goaltending Options For The Flames And The Canadiens Looking To Move A Defenseman

Potential goaltending options for Calgary Flames Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: The Calgary Flames have been having some issues in net but the goaltender trade market may be a little thin. A look at some potential goaltending options for the Flames…

Mark Easson