NHL Injuries: Hawks, Preds, Flames, Wings, Canes, Bruins and more
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Jonathan Toews didn't skate yesterday and missed his fourth consecutive game. Coach Joel Quenneville said that Toews could skate today or tomorrow and is doubtful for tomorrow's game against the Flyers.…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Blues, Sabres, Leafs, Ducks and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Kris Letang won't be in the lineup tonight. Wes Crosby: Coach Mike Sullivan said the Penguins don't have a timetable on when Letang could return to the lineup. Sullivan did say that he's "getting a…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Canes, Canucks, Lightning and more
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Center Ryan Getzlaf left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. It is likely a forearm injury - he was hit by the puck. Eric Stephens: Goaltender Jonathan Bernier left last night's game…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Injury Notes and Starting Goalies
Clearing Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: Jamie McBain (ARI), Steve Bernier (NYI) and Milan Michalek (TOR) cleared waivers today. Nobody was put on waivers today. Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said yesterday that if Michalek cleared waivers, he would report…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Hawks, Isles, Rangers, Pens and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Michelle Gingras: Defenseman Victor Hedman practiced with the team yesterday in a regular jersey. Erik Erlendsson: There is a good chance that Victor Hedman returns to the lineup on Saturday. He's expected to be…
Afternoon Hits: Roster notes, Lines, Pairings and Starters
Quick Hits ... David Pagnotta: Justin Abdelkader's new contract includes a no-trade clause in his first four years and then a limited no-trade clause for the last three years. Chuck Gormley: Brooks Orpik will be a game time decision with a…
Rumors II: Wings, Lightning, Avs, Hurricanes, Richards, and the Devils
On the Red Wings ... Bob McKenzie: Justin Abdelkader and the Wings are finalizing a seven-year contract extension with a cap hit expected to be over $4 million. Update: Bob McKenzie: Deal is now official - seven years with a…
Rumors II: Red Wings, Jets and Hurricanes
On the Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings and winger Justin Abdelkader have made significant progress towards a contract extension. They are putting "the finishing touches" on a new long-term contract that could be finalized in…
Rumors: Flames and Red Wings
On the Flames ... Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald: This week's trade rumors for the Flames involve Dennis Wideman and Kris Russell. “Whenever teams are losing (trade talk happens),” surmised Russell on Wednesday after the team’s morning skate at Ottawa’s…
Detroit Red Wings 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Detroit Red Wings heading into this season - outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. Projected 2015-16 Range: 3rd in the Atlantic, playoff bubble team 2014-15 record: 43-25-14, 100 points Where they finished:…
Rumors and Notes: Glencross, Abdelkader, Kruger, Winnik and the Leafs
On Curtis Glencross, from Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: In 2011, Glencross inked a four-year, $10.2 million deal, accepting a smaller contract to remain in his preferred city and with the Flames. Now a free agent again, and still…
Injuries: Cole, Pacioretty, Hedman, Atkinson, Pearson and More
Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings Eric Cole is done for the season, and his career is in jeopardy with a spinal cord contusion. "I consulted with a few doctors last week and I've been advised not to play the…