NHL Expansion Draft: New Jersey Devils Primer
The scenarios run wild for the New Jersey Devils in theory but the reality is different. Early on, there was some talk of protecting eight skaters and one goalie. That would include four defensemen and four forwards. However, from a…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs and New Jersey Devils
On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Canucks GM Jim Benning on their defense: "That's a position we have depth at. We'll look at trade market and if we can switch a D for a good young forward, we…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Devils, Lightning, Wings, Flyers and Rangers
Evgeni On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby: Forward Evgeni Malkin was on the ice for Penguins practice yesterday. Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Sullivan on Malkin: “Geno will not play tomorrow. He was in a non-contact jersey today but we…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Panthers, Devils, Red Wings, and Capitals
On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Bruins coach Claude Julien said that Patrice Bergeron is day-to-day. “When we say he is day-to-day, he’s doing really well,” said Julien, referring to Bergeron. “I am certainly…
NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Flyers, Devils, Islanders, Stars and Kings
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is day-to-day and they've recalled Daniel Altshuller. On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: Defenseman Michael Del Zotto has a bone bruise on his leg. There is no change in…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Habs, Panthers, Devils, Flyers, Caps and Bruins
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... NHL.com: Penguins forward Conor Sheary will be out four to six weeks with an upper-body injury. Sheary played almost 17 minutes on Tuesday, but didn't practice yesterday. Evgeni Malkin (lower-body) skated before practice yesterday. "…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Panthers, Pens, Leafs, Rangers, Devils and Hurricanes
On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: The Panthers will be activating Nick Bjugstad and Alex Petrovic off the IR and they'll be in the lineup tonight against the Lightning. Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau are still a ways off.…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Sens, Flyers, Devils, Rangers, Lightning and Bruins
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Coach Guy Boucher on Clarke MacArthur's baseline tests: "weren't up to par." On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: Goaltender Michal Neuvirth has a mild left knee sprain. It's not considered serious. On the…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Flyers, Lightning, Devils, Hurricanes and Red Wings
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: Defenseman Mark Streit was put on the LTIR, which allows the Flyers to be able to activate Michal Neuvirth from the IR. Dave Isaac: Streit to the LTIR is a stopgap move as he's…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Devils, Rangers, Wings, Canes, Habs and Lightning
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald: Coach Dan Bylsma said that center Johan Larsson had surgery on his dislocated elbow and wrist and is out indefinitely. Larson sent a text to a Swedish newspaper saying…
NHL Rumors: Jacob Trouba – No Offer Sheet, Seven Trade Partners
On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba ... Bob McKenzie: Jacob Trouba wouldn't want to sign an offer sheet. If he signed one and the Winnipeg Jets matched, he would be back with the Jets, which defeats the purpose of…
NHL Rumors: Jacob Trouba and the Winnipeg Jets
On Jacob Trouba and the Winnipeg Jets ... Michael Traikos in the Winnipeg Sun: Looking at six team that could use a defenseman like Jacob Trouba and that could have the assets to trade for him. Toronto Maple Leafs -…