NHL Signings: PTOs, Seth Jarvis, Ethan Bear and Andreas Athanasiou
Nolan and Schmaltz get PTOs. The Hurricanes sign their 2020 first-round pick. The Oilers do a bridge deal with Ethan Bear. The LA Kings sign Andreas Athanasiou.
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk, Buffalo Sabres, and the St. Louis Blues
Several teams considering signing Ilya Kovalchuk. The Buffalo Sabres could move a defenseman for centerman. St. Louis Blues notes on a Taylor Hall trade comparable, rental options and Alex Pietrangelo.
Stanley Cup Final: Ivan Barbashev Suspended For One Game
St. Louis Blue Ivan Barbashev suspended for one game for an illegal check to the head of Boston Bruins Marcus Johansson.
NHL News: Canadiens, Ducks, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Blues, And Players Who Filed For Salary Arbitration
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: The Canadiens announced yesterday that defenseman Shea Weber will be out for five to six months after having surgery on his right knee to repair a meniscal tear. "With Shea currently rehabilitating from…
NHL Rumors: Atlantic Division – Trade Deadline Buyers and Sellers
Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the Atlantic Division - buyers and sellers. Tampa Bay Lightning - Buyers. Could use a top-four defenseman and a depth winger. Have all their picks over the next three years, lots of prospects, as well…
Eastern Conference NHL News: Leafs, Wings, Bruins, Capitals, Sabres and Devils
On NHL Rules ... Stephen Whyno: The NHL Board of Governors have approved a two-minute minor penalty for a failed offside coach's challenge. Travis Yost: Two people confirmed that you can make as many challenges as you'd like during a…
Pacific Division: Los Angeles Kings Season Outlook
Forwards The incoming Blake/Robitaille/Stevens administration seeks increased goal scoring and a quicker pace, but philosophy alone won’t put points on the board. Anze Kopitar could still use some help. With just 12 goals and a career-worst 0.68 points-per-game, he led…
NHL Expansion Draft Strategy: Arizona Coyotes and the Los Angeles Kings
In the upcoming expansion draft NHL teams can protect either seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goalie or eight skaters (in reality four forwards and four defensemen) and one goalie. The latter option seems less popular, as it permits teams…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Pens, Habs, Wings, Caps, Preds, Canucks and More
On the Boston Bruins ... NHL.com: Forward Ryan Spooner will be out indefinitely with a concussion. Spooner suffered the concussion on Monday night against the Senators. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Defenseman Kris Letang didn't travel with the…
Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Ducks, Oilers, Kings and Coyotes
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Johnny Oduya (ankle) is not expected to play tonight, but is a possibility for Sunday. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke: Coach Randy Carlyle didn't have an update on John Gibson. They…
NHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Leafs, Panthers, Devils, Jets, Wild and More
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Some days Blue Jackets forward David Clarkson is able to play with his kids or skate with a high school team. Other days he can barely get out…
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…