NHL Injury Updates: Coyotes, Flames, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Blues, Sharks, Lightning, and the Winnipeg Jets
Noah Hanifin leaves with a lower-body injury. Logan Couture left last night’s game after taking a puck to the head. Ryan McDonagh returns, Victor Hedman out.
NHL Rumors: 2020 Pending UFAs – Roman Josi, Alex Pietrangelo and Brayden Schenn
Roman Josi could be looking for a deal that starts with a nine. The St. Louis Blues will meet with Alex Pietrangelo’s camp early season to see if they can get a deal done.
NHL Rumors: Justin Faulk, Jesse Puljujarvi, Kyle Connor, Patrik Laine, and Taylor Hall
Jesse Puljujarvi being heavily scouted. Teams calling Patrik Laine’s camp. RFAs may not be close on new deals. Devils and Taylor Hall’s camp made some contract extension traction on the weekend.
NHL Rumors: What Are The Winnipeg Jets’ Options If Dustin Byfuglien Retires?
Dustin Byfuglien remains away from the Winnipeg Jets to think about his playing future. If he walks away, it won’t be easy to replace the top-pairing defenseman.
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Jets, and Ducks
The Oilers could use a third-line center. Could the Columbus Blue Jackets look at offer sheeting Mikko Rantanen? There are some defenseman available, with a few teams looking to add.
NHL Rumors and Notes: Canucks, Stars, Hurricanes, Ducks, and Flames
The Canucks are thinking eight-years for Brock Boeser after his bridge deal expires. Carolina Hurricanes interested in Julius Honka but need to move Justin Faulk.
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals, and Justin Faulk
Bergevin not worried about a Hurricanes offer sheet. It may not be realistic for the Washington Capitals to re-sign both Braden Holtby and Nicklas Backstrom. Justin Faulk video on the trade rumors.