NHL Rumors: Islanders, Top Trade Bait and KHL
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: It appears that Kyle Okposo and Matt Martin will be testing free agency. Sources saying that the Islanders haven't spoken with the either players agent since the end of the…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Red Wings and Bruins
On the St. Louis Blues, Marc-Andre Fleury and Ben Bishop ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks wonders if the Blues think that David Backes could keep up this level of play for the next five or six years.…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Ducks, Flames, Hawks, Pens and Islanders
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Shane Doan will be 40-years old just after the season starts next year. He still wants to play and will go year-by-year from now on. His agent wouldn't comment…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Penguins, Panthers, Devils and Canucks
On the Calgary Flames and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sportsnet: Eric Duhatschek was on Sportsnet 960 yesterday and said that with the emergence of Matt Murray, the Calgary Flames could look at Penguins Marc-Andre Fleury as an option for their No.…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Scott Brunside of ESPN: There is the sense that the changing of the guard in net could be taking place in Pittsburgh - from Marc-Andre Fleury to Matt Murray. With an expansion draft possible, teams…
Pucks in Depth: Boudreau Takes the Fall and Murray’s Emergence
For the fourth consecutive year the Anaheim Ducks season came to an end with a crushing Game 7 loss. In an effort to right the ship Ducks GM Bob Murray elected to fire Bruce Boudreau last Friday afternoon. While you…
NHL Injuries: Flyers, Stars, Isles, Lightning, Pens and Wings
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: The Flyers announced yesterday that forward Scott Laughton is out of the hospital and is doing well. He won't be joining the team in Washington. The Flyers will give another update on Laughton…
NHL Injuries: Caps, Wild, Pens, Predators, Wings and Stars
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Goaltender Braden Holtby left practice early yesterday after a collision with a teammate. After the collision, Holtby was stretching his leg before leaving the ice. Coach Barry Trotz said…
NHL Injuries: Caps, Panthers, Rangers, Pens, Stars and Lightning
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley: Coach Barry Trotz said that Brooks Orpik has an "upper-body" injury and will be evaluated today. On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: Defenseman Steven Kampfer (ankle) and center Vincent Trocheck (foot) skated…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Oilers, Penguins and Senators
On the Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Blackhawks think they'll be able to find a way to re-sign RFA Andrew Shaw. He made $2 million this year and…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Flyers, Kings, Stars, Penguins and More
On the New York Rangers ... John Shannon: Have been told that there appears to be no real damage to Henrik Lundqvist's eye. Issue is the swelling around his eye. Steve Zipay of Newsday: Lundqvist's status for tomorrow's Game 2…
NHL Injuries: Kings, Ducks, Rangers, Pens, Blues and More
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Josh Cooper: Coach Darryl Sutter said that Marian Gaborik isn't available, but didn't indicate for how long. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke: GM Bob Murray with updates: Rickard Rakell is probable for…