Quick Hits: Maatta, Foligno, Kopitar and Other Injury Updates
Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta will have surgery next week to remove a tumor in his neck that might be a low-grade thyroid cancer. Maatta is still able to play until he has the surgery.…
Rumors: Granlund, Whitney, Neely, BizNasty, Eakin, Voynov and MLSE
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild's Mikael Granlund could be looking for a bridge contract in the $3.5 - $4 million range. Granlund could be a $6 million in three or four years. Tim Panaccio: Ryan Whitney's agent said…
Videos: Injuries to Pascal Dupuis and Mikhail Grabovski
Penguins Pascal Dupuis was taken off the ice on a stretcher after being hit with a slapshot in the area around the back of his neck. Pittsburgh Penguins: Dupuis had some numbness in his arm but the feeling was coming…
The Offseason “Losers” So Far Are ….
Written by Greg Stamper, who can be found on twitter @g_stamp91. In part one of this article (which can be found here) we took a look at some of the teams that were blessed with a solid offseason and deserved their…
NHL Rumors II: Fighters, Boychuk, Martin, Johansen, Boyle and Stastny
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The heavyweight fighters may be on the decline, and pending UFA tough guys may be on their last contract: Shawn Thorton, John Scott, Michael Haley, George Parros, Mike Rupp, Cam Janssen, Steve MacIntyre, Ben…
Video: Hockey Night in Canada’s Hotstove and Don Cherry’s Coach’s Corner – Nov. 16th
Hockey Night in Canada's Hotstove: Panel talks about Stamkos's injury (could be a three month injury). Potential GM candidates for the Sabres are Jim Benning, Rick Dudley, Paul Fenton and Jason Botterill. The Sabres may not wait to trade Ryan…
Afternoon Hits: Eaves, Mills, Scott, Forsberg, Beck and Zherdev
Ansar Khan: The Red Wings have put Patrick Eaves on waivers. Renaud Lavoie: The Blackhawks put Brad Mills on waivers. Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "when I spoke to the Leafs brass and informed them that John Scott would be playing on…
Morning Hits: Toews, Downie, Emelin, Malhotra, Rakell, Sbisa, Pageau and Scott’s Suspension Video
Kevin Gibson: NHL players have been suspended for 60 regular season games, with over $911,000 in fines/salary lost. Scott Powers: Blackhawks Jonathan Toews on if he'd consider returning home and playing for the Jets: "It does run through your mind a…
VIDEO: Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove and Don Cherry’s Coach’s Corner
Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove: Don Cherry's Coach's Corner
Afternoon Hits: Bertuzzi, Timonen, Scott, Schneider, Rielly, Maatta, Waivers and HBO 24/7
Michael Drapack of CBC: Steve Moore's civil suit against Todd Bertuzzi is expected to start on Sept. 8th 2014 and last about three months. Moore filed the suit in 2006, and is looking for $38 million. The case was to…
VIDEO: Sabres John Scott Lays Out Loui Eriksson, Suspension Coming
Buffalo Sabres John Scott received match penalty for charging Boston Bruins winger Loui Eriksson. Scott will have a hearing for the hit. Scott does not have a history of supplementary discipline. How many games do you think Scott SHOULD get?…
Phil Kessel Suspended for Three Preseason Games
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel was suspended for three preseason games for his slash on Buffalo Sabres forward John Scott on Sunday night. What are you thoughts on the length of the suspension?