NHL News: Flames, Stars, Wings, Canadiens, Predators, Devils, Penguins, Lightning, Sharks and Jets
On the Calgary Flames and New Jersey Devils ... Calgary Flames: The Flames trade goaltender Eddie Lack to the Devils for defenseman Dalton Prout. On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski of Stars Inside Edge: Forward Martin Hanzal won't be…
NHL Rumors: The Pittsburgh Penguins and Kris Letang
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A teams source has said that the Penguins are not actively shopping defenseman Kris Letang despite reports from Canada. Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Mulitple sources have said…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Letang, Kessel and Cole
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Matt Gajtka of DK Pittsburgh Sports: An industry source has said that Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is "definitely" available, furthering Nick Kypreos and Elliotte Friedman's report over the weekend. GM Jim Rutherford said earlier this…
Eastern Conference news: Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Lightning and Maple Leafs
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella said that when defenseman Zach Werenski is ready to return to the lineup, he'll back paired with Seth Jones. Markus Nutivaara will remain in their top four as Tortorella said…
NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Panthers, Sens, Devils, Rangers, Penguins, Canucks and Capitals
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Renaud Lavoie: The Ducks put Dennis Rasmussen on waivers. On the Calgary Flames ... Derek Wills: Looking like Jaromir Jagr will return to the lineup tonight after missing the past two games and seven of…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Cole, Kuhnhackl, and Adding Speed
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins defenseman Ian Cole has been a healthy scratch for four games this season. Recent injuries to Matt Hunwick and Kris Letang have kept Cole in the lineup. “It’s certainly…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Penguins, Canadiens, Red Wings, Coyotes, Oilers and Senators
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks have been inconsistent scoring up front this season and their biggest need may be a top-nine center. They could give Tanner Kero another look. GM Stan Bowman has to…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Senators and Penguins
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Though healthy, defenseman Adam McQuaid didn't play last night. Coach Bruce Cassidy said that both David Krejci and Peter Cehlarik are skating but not ready to play yet. On the Columbus Blue Jackets…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Buffalo Sabres
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Mark Madden: "I don't know w/what team or for what return, but I'm told Pens are very close to a trade but trigger wasn't pulled due to Christmas moratorium on trades." Sportsnet: Hockey Night in…
NHL News: Bruins, Blackhawks, Panthers, Sens, Flyers, Pens, Leafs, Jets, Lines and Pairings
ostonOn the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Kevan Miller fully participated in practice this morning. Forward David Krejci missed practice for the third straight day. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... NHL Player Safety: Forward Ryan Hartman was fined $2,320.79 for…
NHL News: 2018 Draft, Hurricanes, Sabres, Neil and Letang
On the 2018 NHL Entry Draft ... Mike Heika: The NHL and Dallas Stars will be making an announcement tomorrow and it's expected that they'll be announcing the Stars will be hosting the 2018 NHL entry draft. On Carolina Hurricanes…
NHL Expansion Draft: Pittsburgh Penguins Primer
The Pittsburgh Penguins have some decisions to make that will be difficult. From a numbers standpoint, the 7F/3D/1G setup benefits Pittsburgh. It would allow them to protect their more borderline forwards. Those forwards feature some potential as well as depth.…