Tag: Julius Honka

NHL Rumors: Central Division – Trade Deadline Buyers and Sellers

Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the Central Division - buyers and sellers. Nashville Predators - Buyers. Could use a scoring winger. Don't have a second-round pick this year, and they don't have many tradable assets. Pontus Aberg might need a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Brian Gionta, James Wisniewski, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Dallas Stars

On Brian Gionta and James Wisniewski ... Stephen Whyno of the AP: Both Brian Gionta and James Wisniewski are playing for Team USA at the Olympics, and both are hoping to sign with an NHL team after. They would need…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Sabres, Canes, Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Devils, Rangers, Sens, Penguins, Blues, Canucks, and Jets

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: Defenseman Jake McCabe will be out a month after having surgery on his thumb. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: The Hurricanes put Marcus Kruger and Josh Jooris on waivers. On the…

Mark Easson

2017-18 Top 10 Dallas Stars Prospects

The Dallas Stars are a team that will have to rely on filling the roster with quality prospects as they will have a significant portion of the salary cap dedicated to a small core of players in Jamie Benn, Tyler…

Peter Harling

NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Avs, Stars, Wings, Oilers, Canadiens, Devils, Sens, Flyers, Leafs, Lightning, Lines and Pairings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Defenseman Jakob Chychrun was on the ice again today at the Coyotes morning skate. On the Boston Bruins ... Mike Morreale: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Ryan Spooner would be back in the…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Stars, Oilers, Habs, Preds, Flyers, Lightning, Canucks, Lines and Pairings

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: David Backes took part in the Bruins optional practice today wearing a no-contact jersey. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: Forward Jacob Josefson is back practicing with the Sabres today. On the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Maple Leafs and Stars

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: RFA center Chris Tierney signed his one-year, $735,000 qualifying offer. A source saying that the Sharks didn't offer Tierney a multi-year deal. Earlier this offseason they re-signed Ryan…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the Dallas Stars

On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay of Newsday:  The NY Rangers have been looking for a top pairing, right handed defenseman. Names that continue to be in the rumor mill include Jacob Trouba, Tyson Barrie, Justin Faulk and…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights, Vladimir Sobotka and the Dallas Stars

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Dhiren Mahiban: Bob McKenzie reporting that the Golden Knights have interviewed both Jack Capuano and Gerard Gallant for their head coaching position. On Vladimir Sobotka ... Aivis Kalnins: Forward Vladimir Sobotka and Avangard have mutually…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Replenish, Reload, and Coach

On the Dallas Stars - Prospects, Expansion draft and Lindy Ruff ... Sean Shapiro of WFAA: Alas, Dallas is back in more of a seller's mode this trade deadline. One of the things they can address is their prospect pipeline.…

Chris Wassel

Western Conference Injuries: Jets, Preds, Avs, Sharks, Ducks, Canucks and Stars

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Paul Friesen: Forward Patrik Laine would need at least one full practice with contact before he's ready to return to the lineup. Paul Friesen: Wouldn't expect Laine to play until Monday at the earliest. On…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Lightning, Canadiens, Leafs and Stars

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Yesterday was the third consecutive day that Corey Crawford was skating. He's faced some shots, but there is no timetable yet on when he will return. “We’ll see how he’s…

Mark Easson