Tag: Jordan Staal

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Vancouver Canucks

The Pittsburgh Penguins may not be done with free agency. Will the Vancouver Canucks use a buyout to get back under the cap ceiling?

Mark Easson

NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Hurricanes, Avs, Blues, Golden Knights and Capitals

Bruins will see today if Pastrnak can go. Staal able to practice yesterday. Burakovsky could be ready for Game 5. Blues Tarasenko heads back to St. Louis. Stastny returns.

Mark Easson

NHL News: Coyotes, Flames, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Penguins, Blues and Golden Knights

Schmaltz still out. Tkachuk is day-to-day. Svechnikov in a walking boot. Staal leaves game after big hit. Malkin has elbow surgery. Stastny and Nosek day-to-day.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bridge Deals, Back-Loading Contracts, Devils, Hurricanes and Sabres

RFA bridge deals, issues with back-loading contracts, Devils RFAs and the Hurricanes defense and the Seattle expansion draft. Buffalo Sabres UFAs and their first-round pick.

Mark Easson

NHL Early Look: Oft-Overlooked Hurricanes On the Rise

The Carolina Hurricanes rose up the standings last season in the second half then made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Final.

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Panthers, Wild, Preds, Sens, Lightning, Canucks and Jets

Mittelstadt and Bogosian could return Lance Lysowski: Buffalo Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt and defenseman Zach Bogosian were on the ice for practice yesterday. Paul Hamilton: Sabres coach Phil Housley said they aren't ruling out either Mittelstadt or Bogosian for tonight.…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Devils, Islanders, Rangers and Flyers

Staal still not on the ice Sara Civ: Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal still isn't skating and there is no update on his status. Coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful that they could get him back this season. Blue Jackets lose both…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Senators, Flyers and Lightning

Sabres injury updates Sabres PR: Matt Hunwick is day-to-day with a neck injury. Jake McCabe and Casey Nelson are week-to-week with upper-body injuries. Marco Scandella is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Scott Wilson is out indefinitely with an ankle injury.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Open For Business

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Bob McKenzie put out his 'Bobcast' this week and was talking about the Carolina Hurricanes. 'Change' is a word associated with the Hurricanes since owner Tom Dundon has taken over.…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Canes, Wings, Panthers, Kings, Preds, Devils, Isles, Rangers, Blues, Leafs and Knights

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Hurricanes PR: Forward Jordan Staal missed last night's game for personal/family reasons. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Forward Anthony Manta has a facial fracture from Thursday night but said he won't miss…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Coyotes, Canes, Flames, Jackets, Stars, Isles, Sens, Leafs, Caps, Lines and Pairings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet said that defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson and forward Brad Richardson won't be in the lineup tonight. Both are close to being able to return to the lineup. Pat Steinberg: The Coyotes claim…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Preds, Flames, Blues, Canucks, Penguins, Hurricanes and Flyers

On the Nashville Predators, Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Nashville Predators are looking to trade for a forward. They could use a center, and maybe…

Mark Easson