2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 14
The Washington Capitals remain a top our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 14 after receiving seven or eight first place rankings by the media outlets. The Chicago Blackhawks moved up from fifth to second place this week. The Florida Panthers…
Rumors IV: Ducks, Lightning, Habs, Avs, Kings and More
Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One scout on Auston Mathews, Jesse Puljajarvi and Patrik Laine. “Where Matthews is going to be a true number one on a top line, Laine appears to be in the…
Rumors II: Leafs, Blues, Kings, Penguins and Devils
The Hockey Central @ Noon panel discusses who the Maple Leafs should consider trading before the trade deadline.Gord Stellick thinks they should keep Leo Komarov and James van Riemsdyk. John Shannon wonders if they should trade Komarov as his trade…
Quotes: Kings GM Lombardi on Schenn, Kopitar and the Trade
Rich Hammond of the OC Register: From Dean Lombardi's conference call Wednesday after the Lecavalier-Schenn trade. Lombardi on if they would re-sign Luke Schenn after this season. "I think we’re going to see how it works. It kind of gives you…
Video: Roman Polak Boards Toffoli, Suspendable?
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Roman Polak was given a 5 minute major for boarding and a game misconduct for his hit on LA Kings forward Tyler Toffoli. Damien Cox: "I'm not of the guy-has-to-keep-his-head-up school. But turning into the boards…
Not Really Rumors: Stars, Habs, Wild, Kings, Isles and Oilers
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) On if the Stars would try to trade for Dustin Byfuglien, and what would the cost be? The Stars will be interested in high-end defenseman, and they…
Rumors: Flyers, Kings, Blue Jackets and Rangers
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Vincent Lecavalier - Luke Schenn trade to the Kings cleared $4 million in salary cap space for the Flyers. The trade gives they more flexibility to move players back and…
Injuries: Wild, Rangers, Coyotes, Sens, Leafs and More
On the Minnesota Wild ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: Mikko Koivu returned on Tuesday night with the team after going to a hospital after he crashed heavily into the board on his second shift against the Blue Jackets.…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 13
The Washington Capitals remain in top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings - week 13. The Florida Panthers are gaining ground as they continue their winning streak and move up to No. 2. The LA Kings hold pat at…
Rumors III: Lightning, Canucks, Preds, Avs and Scouting AHL Game
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Joe Smith: Have been told there is nothing new to report regarding contract extension talks between the Lightning and Steven Stamkos. At this point, he hasn't been asked to waive his…
Rumors: Lightning, Devils, Preds, Scouting Avs-Kings
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos said he didn't expect to not have a contract extension in place in January. He wants to remain with the team and thinks…
NHL News: Jarome Iginla Scores 600th Career Goal
Colorado Avalanche forward Jarome Iginla joined an elite group Monday night at the Pepsi Center against the Los Angeles Kings, becoming the 19th NHL player in history to score 600 career goals. The 38-year-old Iginla who broke into the league 1996 as a 19-year-old,…