NHL Rumors: Potential Buyouts and the New York Islanders
On Buyouts ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at players that could be bought out if they can't be traded or moved to Vegas: Dan Girardi (NYR), Marc Staal (NYR), Antti Niemi (DAL), Kevin Bieksa (ANA), Benoit Pouliot (EDM), Francois…
Buyout Candidates: Atlantic Division
We’re now only a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know, the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Sabres and Senators
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: Flyers GM Ron Hextall on college free agents. “In the end, college free agents, they typically get the best fit for themselves and typically it’s with an organization that’s a…
Atlantic Division Injuries: Lightning, Bruins, Maple Leafs, Sabres and Wings
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos met with his surgeons last week and "they're pleased with how he looks and where he's at." He was expected to be out for four months,…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Leafs, Lightning, Sens, Islanders, Sabres and Devils
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby: Defenseman Kris Letang said he has "no idea" on when he'll be able to return to the lineup, "I have no timeframe." Wes Crosby: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Letang is making "significant"…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Capitals, Sabres and Bruins
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Brayden Point was at the arena yesterday but not practicing. He's still a few weeks away - was a four to six week recovery from late December. Joe Smith: J.T. Brown skated with…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Habs, Wings, Devils, Sabres and Panthers
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Goaltender Matt Murray was a full participant in practice yesterday. Olli Maatta was also on the ice. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Paul Byron could return after missing Saturday's game with an…
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…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Canadiens, Rangers, Caps, Wings and Sabres
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Sportsnet: Sportsnet's Eric Engels reported that Montreal Canadiens winger Max Pacioretty played the month of November with a broken foot, which is now fully healed. “Max Pacioretty through most of November was playing with a broken…
NHL Injuries: Wings, Bruins, Sabres, Sens, Hawks, Stars, Canucks and more
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Forward Justin Abdelkader is out two to four weeks with a slight MCL sprain. Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Claude Julien said Patrice Bergeron is not injured and traveling with the…
Pucks In Depth: Penguins Re-Sign Murray … Trouble in Buffalo?
On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Matt Murray ... A year ago Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray was just beginning his 2nd full season as a pro with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Fast forward 12 months and the 22-year-old is a Stanley Cup winner with 33…
Rumors IV: Ducks, Lightning, Habs, Avs, Kings and More
Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One scout on Auston Mathews, Jesse Puljajarvi and Patrik Laine. “Where Matthews is going to be a true number one on a top line, Laine appears to be in the…