Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Stars, Kings, Canucks and Golden Knights
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Both Jan Rutta and Cody Franson are hopeful that they can return on Thursday against the Stars. On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Defenseman Marc Methot (knee) practiced yesterday but coach Ken…
NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 10
The Tampa Bay Lightning received seven of eight first-place rankings and sit atop our consensus NHL power rankings for week ten. The LA Kings move up to No. 2 after one first and four second place rankings. The Nashville Predators drop…
NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 9
The Tampa Bay Lightning have reclaimed top spot in our weekly consensus NHL power rankings. The Lightning received five of nine first-place rankings. Four teams this week received at least one first-place rank. The Nashville Predators moved up two spots…
NHL Injuries: Panthers, Kings, Preds, Isles, Pens, Sharks, Blues, Lightning, Canucks and Capitals
On the Florida Panthers ... Jameson Olive: Aleksander Barkov is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. More will be known today. On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: The LA Kings activated forward Andy Andreoff off the IR. On the…
NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Sabres, Panthers, Knights, Capitals, Lines and Pairings
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Looking like forward Rickard Rakell (upper-body) could be back in the lineup after missing their past five games. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes assigned Marek Langhamer to Tucson of the…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Avs, Oilers, Kings, Predators, Canucks and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm didn't skate yesterday. Coach Randy Carlyle said that Lindholm has an upper-body issue that could take some time. said he's not sure what that meant but hopes to have a…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, and Los Angeles Kings
On the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and Los Angeles Kings Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on the Edmonton Oilers and trade talk around the team. Friedman says that the Oilers would be willing to move…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and the Los Angeles Kings
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: The Buffalo Sabres need to change things up. They are last in the league again with a 6-17-4 record and have dropped 11 of 12. “There’s a sense from other teams…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings
On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Ken Warren of the Ottawa Sun: When the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson start contract talks, don't expect Karlsson to take a hometown discount. “When I go to market, I’m going to…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Bruins-Lightning, Kings, and Islanders
Scouting the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Jimmy Murphy: There were 13 scouts listed to attend last night's Bruins and Lightning game. St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong was on the list to attend. On the Los Angeles…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Stars, Kings, Wild, Sharks, Knights and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Coach Randy Carlyle didn't have an update on defenseman Brandon Montour after the game. Montour left in the third period. Carlyle said he was "functioning well" in the dressing room. On the Calgary…
NHL News: Coyotes, Avs, Red Wings, Kings, Wild, Pens, Blues, Canucks, Jets, Lines and Pairings
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Goaltender Antti Raanta won't travel with the team to Edmonton according to coach Rick Tocchet. He could join them in Calgary. Defenseman Jakob Chychrun will travel with the team, but will only be…