Quick Hits: Blues, Rangers, Stempniak, Waivers, Kane, MacDonald, and Standing Projections
The Blues give Laila a Stanley Cup ring. Evander Kane has been suspended for three games. Lee Stempniak retires. The Rangers sign Michael Haley.
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Jets, Stars, Devils, and Bruins
Habs bargain hunting Habs Links: Pierre LeBrun on TSN said the Montreal Canadiens could be looking at rental player at a cheap price if supply is greater than the demand: "I think Montreal is going bargain hunting on Monday." Johansson could…
NHL News: PTOs, Senators Vision, and Pacioretty Notes
Two teams won't be being anyone in on a PTO John Vogl: Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill said they likely won't have any veterans on PTOs at training camp: "We’ve talked to some players about that possibility, but right now…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks and Carolina Hurricanes
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Amir Basu: Pierre McGuire doesn't see the Penguins keeping both Riley Sheahan and Derick Brassard. The Penguins could look to move Brassard to free up some more salary cap space and go big game…
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Elynuik, Dahlback, Ward, Ryan, Stempniak, and Skinner
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: GM Don Waddell said that it is unlikely that they will sign draft pick Hudson Elynuik to an entry-level deal before the June 1st deadline. Elynuik would then be eligible to re-enter the…
NHL Rumors: Metropolitan Division – Trade Deadline Buyers and Sellers
Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the Metropolitan Division - buyers and sellers. Washington Capitals - Buyers. Could use a depth on the blue line. They paid a big price last year at the deadline for rental defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, would…
NHL News: Ducks, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Senators, Predators, Rangers, Seattle, and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks have reassigned forwards Ondrej Kase and Kevin Roy. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Lee Stempniak should be able to return to the lineup later on this week. On…
Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Rangers, and Lightning
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: The Sabres have listed goaltender Robin Lehner as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Robin Lehner took a shot to the neck and stayed in the game. Dude is tough as nails. pic.twitter.com/Fh85d3vGTJ —…
NHL News: Coyotes, Canes, Avs, Jackets, Panthers, Habs, Wild, Isles, Pens, Blues and Capitals
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes recalled defenseman Kyle Capobianco from the AHL and re-assigned Andrew Campbell. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Lee Stempniak practice yesterday in a no-contact jersey. Forward Marcus Kruger is…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that both David Krejci and Adam McQuaid could return today. "Yes, a chance for both. We’ll get a better idea after skate. If we like where they’re at then they’ll…
NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Hurricanes, Jackets, Wings, Islanders, Leafs and Knights
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson traveled with the team on their four-game road trip. It's possible that he could play at some point. Defenseman Jakob Chychrun could meet up with the team at some point…