Tag: Justin Faulk

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Chiarelli, Rattie, Nugent-Hopkins, Defensive Needs and Potential Targets

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers CEO and Vice Chair Bob Nicholson said they are evaluating things, but GM Peter Chiarelli will return next season as their GM.  “I am here today to tell…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the Carolina Hurricanes

On the Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes ... Sportsnet: Speculation regarding coach Joel Quenneville's future in Chicago continues according to Nick Kypreos. “It’s no secret in our industry that Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville don’t have the healthiest of relationships.”…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Canes, Avs, Stars, Preds, Rangers, Pens, Sharks, Canucks, Jets and Playoff Races

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Hurricanes PR: Defenseman Justin Faulk missed last night's game with an upper-body injury. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: The Avs have recalled goaltender Spencer Martin. Jonathan Bernier is out with an upper-body injury.…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, Capitals and Playoff Races

  On the Boston Bruins ... Steve Conroy: Forward Patrice Bergeron will meet with the team in Minnesota and will be a game-time decision for Sunday. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Coach Bill Peters on defenseman Noah Hanifin…

Mark Easson

Possible Carolina Hurricanes Trade Options For This Offseason

The Carolina Hurricanes' recent decision to replace Ron Francis as general manager has generated ongoing speculation over his potential successor. Whoever gets the job will be expected to shake up a roster that's on the brink of missing the playoffs for…

Lyle Richardson

Off-season Options for 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Losers

The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline saw a number of clubs address their immediate roster needs. However, several teams failed to bring in some much-needed help. Some sellers, such as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, weren't able to find decent…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Oilers, Bruins, Lightning, and Penguins

So what about Niklas Hjalmarsson? Jamie McLennan of TSN: On the latest needs of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson would make lots of sense for the Leafs, and slots into the "Shanaplan." He is the steady presence that…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the San Jose Sharks

On the New Rangers John Shannon: The New York Rangers are open for business. Everyone is available except for goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. Furthermore, there are five teams interested in Ryan McDonagh. A little more on Ryan McDonagh.... Larry Brooks from…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Metropolitan Division – Trade Deadline Buyers and Sellers

Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the Metropolitan Division - buyers and sellers. Washington Capitals - Buyers. Could use a depth on the blue line. They paid a big price last year at the deadline for rental defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, would…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Bruins, Canes, Wings, Avs, Canucks, Leafs, Flames, Pens, Jackets, Sabres, Blackhawks, Coyotes, and Kovalchuk

On the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blues Jackets, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes and Ilya Kovalchuk ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Lightning, Rangers, Maple Leafs, Wild, and Hurricanes

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning have lost their swagger and have lost five of their past seven games. The Lightning are 30th in the league in faceoff win percentage and could…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres

  On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock: Wonder if Hurricanes GM Ron Francis should call up Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin and see what he could get for Justin Faulk or Noah Hanifin and Julien Gauthier or Nicolas Roy. "Pacioretty?…

Mark Easson