Tag: Kevin Gravel

Eastern Conference Injury Updates: Bruins, Red Wings, Penguins, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Capitals

David Krejci returns. Victor Hedman is day-to-day. Anthony Cirelli not out long-term. Morgan Rielly not practicing, but playing. Jake Muzzin leaves with a charley horse.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting The Senators, Who Are Looking For Forward Help … Maple Leafs Have Some Decisions To Make

Scouting the Ottawa Senators this past week. Senators looking for help upfront. With Hyman and Dermott nearing a return, the Maple Leafs have roster decisions to make.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, and New York Islanders

The Toronto Maple Leafs have some roster decisions to make soon. The Leafs and Canadiens eyeing a Russian, The New York Islanders are interested in extending Mathew Barzal before the offseason.

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Markstrom, Sandin, Dermott, Welinski, Heimola, and Samsonov

Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom granted a leave of absence. Maple Leafs loan Rasmus Sandin to the Marlies. Flyers put Welinski on waivers.

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Flames, Rangers, Blues, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights

The Calgary Flames and Sam Bennett agree on a two-year bridge deal. The St. Louis Blues hire Marc Savard. The Toronto Maple Leafs sign seven free agents.

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Leafs, Kings, Lightning, Panthers, Rangers, Islanders, Wild, Oilers and Avs

Matthews injures shoulder SportsCentre: Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said that Auston Matthews won't practice today and will miss Monday's game with a shoulder injury. Paul Hendrick: Matthews shoulder injury is not the same shoulder that he injured last…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Stars, Kings, Predators, Blues, Sharks, and Golden Knights

On the Dallas Stars ... Shawn Simpson: The Stars made forward Jason Spezza a healthy scratch yesterday. He has another year left on his deal at $7.5 million. Scott Burnside: Stars GM Jim Nill said that he expects Spezza to…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Kings, Sharks, and Golden Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks reassigned forward Joseph Blandisi to the AHL. On the Calgary Flames ... Calgary Flames: Forward Jaromir Jagr missed last night's game with a lower-body injury. Pat Steinberg: Defenseman Travis Hamonic left in…

Mark Easson

Pacific Division: Los Angeles Kings Season Outlook

Forwards The incoming Blake/Robitaille/Stevens administration seeks increased goal scoring and a quicker pace, but philosophy alone won’t put points on the board. Anze Kopitar could still use some help. With just 12 goals and a career-worst 0.68 points-per-game, he led…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL News: NHL Signings – Lightning, Bruins, Kings, Flames, Hurricanes and Rangers

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning re-signed restricted free agent Ondrej Palat to a five-year contract with a salary cap hit of $5.3 million. The Lightning locked up Tyler Johnson on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings – Joe Thornton and Cal Petersen

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rose of the LA Kings Insider: The LA Kings have spoken with San Jose Sharks free agent center Joe Thornton according to multiple sources. Thornton has played with Kings GM Rob Blake and…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and Buffalo Sabres

On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: The Kings don't have any trades on the horizon. They are likely coming, but nothing is imminent. John Hoven: The Kings had management/scouts watching defenseman Slava Voynov play in person multiple times…

Mark Easson