Tag: Kris Letang

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Kings, Habs, Isles, Blackhawks, Pens and More

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Lisa Dillman: The Kings hockey ops said that Jonathan Quick didn't have surgery and has opted for a procedure that doesn't involve surgery. Lisa Dillman: Kings GM Dean Lombardi said that they are expecting Quick…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings: The 2016 NHL Awards Outlook (Part 1)

With less than a month to go in the regular season, media members are filling out their ballots for the slate of NHL Awards to be announced in Las Vegas in mid-June. As usual, the perennial contenders for some of…

Michael Augello

Rumors III: Canadiens, Penguins, Leafs and Lightning

Hockey Central at Noon panel discusses if the Montreal Canadiens need to make a major trade to shake things up. Damien Cox of Sportsnet: Jonathan Drouin only scored two goals in 19 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and hasn't…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Sharks, Lightning, Penguins, Sabres and More

On the San Jose Sharks ... Curtis Pashelka: Logan Couture hasn't been ruled out of tonight's game against the Sharks. Coach Pete DeBoer yesterday: "He's day to day. ... He's going to make that call. It's another step today." Curtis Pashelka:…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Pens, Coyotes, Oilers, Blues, Bruins and More

Video: Marc-Andre Fleury takes an elbow from Chris Kunitz on Sunday. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Kasan of Penguins.NHL: Marc-Andre Fleury went through concussion protocol yesterday. “Marc came to us after the game and said he did not feel…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Ducks and Most Difficult to Trade

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Chris Johnston: Early sense is that nobody will claim Anton Khudobin off waivers - $2.25 million is too much for added depth. Chris Nichols of Today's Slapsho: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on the how…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Sharks, Canucks, Oilers, Penguins and More

On the San Jose Sharks ... Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News: Logan Couture returned from a broken fibula earlier this week, but is now out indefinitely after requiring emergency surgery to stop bleeding in his right thigh.…

Mark Easson

Pittsburgh Penguins 2015-16 Season Primer

Looking at the Pittsburgh Penguins heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. Total Cap Hit: $69,392,916 Total Salary: $71,143,750 Cap Space: $2,007,084 Source: General Fanager In: Matt Cullen, LW/C (FA - Nas), Adam Clendening, D…

Michael Augello

Rumors III: Richards, Hamilton, Malkin, Sharks and Flyers

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Kings are once again talking to teams about Mike Richards, though at this point, nothing is imminent. The Kings would love to move Richards and his $5.75 million cap hit for the next five years.…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Penguins, Devils, Oilers, Flames and Islanders

Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford isn't optimistic about Pascal Dupuis being able to continue his playing career. They should know by July 1st if blood clots will prevent him from playing again. “On May 20,…

Mark Easson