NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Predators and Jets
No update on Grabner ... Raanta close Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes forward Michael Grabner left last night's game early after taking a stick to the face. Coach Rick Tocchet didn't have an update after the game. Craig Morgan of The…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Flames, Kings, Predators and Lightning
Two Ducks getting close Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower-body) and Carter Rowney (upper-body) skated yesterday but weren't ready to go last night. One or both could be ready to return to the lineup at some point on…
NHL Buyout Candidates: Central Division – Practical And Not Practical For Each Team
Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…
Western Conference News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Avs, Kings, Predators, Sharks, Blues, Knights, and Jets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Goaltender Scott Wedgewood said that he doesn't have a concussion after his head hit the net. He did have a headache. He was fine with having to go through the concussion protocol. On…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Melnyk, Turris, Boucher and Karlsson
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk doesn't plan on selling the team. “I am NOT selling the team — period,” said Melnyk in the email. “My kids (had) first call…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Canadiens, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Flames and the Salary Cap
On the Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames and the Salary Cap ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There would be teams interested if the Arizona Coyotes made defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson available. In the…
NHL Fantasy Hockey: Looking At The Matt Duchene – Kyle Turris Trade
The fantasy hockey world got turned on its head a little last week with the Matt Duchene trade. Colorado got picks and prospects including Samuel Girard. However, Ottawa acquired Duchene and Nashville welcomed Kyle Turris. Turris immediate signed a six year, $36 million extension…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Senators, and Top 10 Trade Bait
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka has repeatedly been telling other GMs and the media that he is not trading defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson "I've been on the record numerous times about the subject and…
NHL Trade Analysis: Three-Way Trade Between The Avs, Senators and Predators
On Sunday afternoon, the Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, and Nashville Predators came together on a rare three-team blockbuster trade that featured nine pieces. Colorado receives defenseman Sam Girard, winger Vladislav Kamenev, center Shane Bowers, goaltender Andrew Hammond, Ottawa’s 2018 1st…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Senators, and Hurricanes
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Can recall that the pre-draft asking price for Matt Duchene from the New York Islanders was defenseman Travis Hamonic, forward Mathew Barzal and goaltender Ilya Sorokin and a 1st round pick. On…
Matt Duchene Trade: Some Notes, Quotes, Video and Thoughts
Some Notes ... Adrian Dater: Matt Duchene formerly asked for a trade from the Colorado Avalanche last Christmas. Darren Dreger: Believe that the Nashville Predators needed more time to get the deal done. The Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche had…
NHL Trade: Avalanche, Predators and Senators Make Six Player, Three Draft Pick Trade
The Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche completed a three-way trade today. The Ottawa Senators receive Matt Duchene. The Nashville Predators receive Kyle Turris and sign him to a six-year, $36 million contract extension. The Colorado Avalanche receive Sam…