NHL News: Waivers, Jackets, Senators, Bruins, Leafs, Oilers, and Blues
On Waivers ... Chris Johnston: Players put on waivers yesterday: Adam Cracknell - Dallas Stars and Michael Bournival - Tampa Bay Lightning. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... CBJ PR: The Blue Jackets have recalled winger Josh Anderson from his…
Expansion Draft Strategy: Nashville, New Jersey, Pittsburgh and Winnipeg
In the upcoming expansion draft NHL teams can protect either seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goalie or eight skaters (in reality four forwards and four defensemen) and one goalie. The latter option seems the less popular, as it permits…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Devils, Caps, Lightning, Sens and Habs
On the New Jersey Devils ... Andrew Gross of North Jersey: Winger Taylor Hall skated before practice yesterday and is ahead of schedule according to coach John Hynes. "He's making some very good progress," Hynes said. "He's a little bit ahead…
NHL Injuries: Hawks, Coyotes, Stars, Bruins, Flyers, Canadiens and More
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Captain Jonathan Toews left last night's game in the second period. Coach Joel Quenneville said it was an upper-body injury and they should now more today. They are hopeful it's…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Rangers, Panthers, Wings, Sabres and More
On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton said that Mika Zibanejad doesn't need surgery on his broken leg. It's a non-displaced fracture. Steve Zipay: Forward Pavel Buchnevich has no structural damage to his back and will…
Quick Hits: Isles, Panthers, World Cup, Stars, Wings and More
On the New York Islanders .. Arthur Staple: The Islanders and Ryan Strome agree on a two-year, $5 million contract. On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Sources saying that Aaron Ekblad has a mild concussion or concussion-like symptoms. Bob McKenzie: Ekblad…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Rangers and Blues
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Steve Fryer of the OC Register: The Ducks have added Jonathan Bernier after trading Frederik Andersen, re-signed Korbinian Holzer earlier this week, and they probably aren't finished making moves this offseason. They have nine defensemen…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Wings, Blues, Rangers and Blue Jackets
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mark Divver: Source saying that a Sabres contingent of Tim Murray, Dan Bylsma and Jerry Forton met with Jimmy Vesey and his representatives for two-plus hours in Boston yesterday. On the Detroit Red Wings ...…
NHL News: Devils Sign Palmieri … Jets Sign Perreault
New Jersey Devils: The New Jersey Devils avoided salary arbitration and re-signed right winger Kyle Palmieri to a five-year contract extension with a salary cap hit of $4.65 million. Salary breakdown is as follows. 2016-17: $4,500,000 2017-18: $4,500,000 2018-19: $5,000,000…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Scrivens, Red Wings, and Datsyuk
On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti: New Jersey Devils GM Ray Shero said he'd likely request a two-year deal for Kyle Palmieri in arbitration if they don't sign him to an extension before the hearing date. On Ben…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Coyotes, Devils and Senators
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: The Flyers didn't interview draft prospect Julien Gauthier. Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said he has had some trade calls, but it's not looking like a deal will be…
Biggest Snubs For The 2016 World Cup Of Hockey
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) Last week all eight teams finalized their rosters for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey and, as is always the case in best-on-best tournaments, there were no shortage of notable omissions. Canada | Czech Republic…