Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Oilers, Sharks, Canucks, Knights, Jets and Playoff Race
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Mike Coppinger: Defenseman Josh Manson will likely travel with the team on their road trip according to coach Randy Carlyle. On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: The Flames recalled defenseman Rasmus Andersson. Defenseman TJ…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Habs, Sens, Pens, Sharks, Blues, Leafs and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Forward David Backes left last night's game after suffering a laceration above his right knee. Kevin Paul Dupont: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Backes didn't have any "structural damage" and required about 18…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Leafs-Flames, Panthers, and Potential Free Agent Landing Spots for John Tavares
Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Flames game: Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Buffalo Sabres (two - including an…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Kings, Predators, Sharks and Canucks
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Greg Beacham: There was no update on goaltender John Gibson's status after the game. He took a stick to the head and went through NHL concussion protocol. Lisa Dillman: Forward Ondrej Kase left last night's…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Avs, Oilers, Sharks, Blues, Knights and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle didn't have an update on Ryan Getzlaf. Could be an announcement soon. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Tom Gulitti: The Coyotes have let goaltender Scott Wedgewood know that he'll be staying…
NHL News: Scouting, Coyotes, Islanders, Flyers, Sharks and Golden Knights
On Scouting ... Eric Engels: "Just in general, as a pro scout recently told me, we in the media make a bit too much out of amount of scouts at a gm or seeing a GM show up. Said most of…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Coyotes, Bruins, Sabres, Flames, Hurricanes, Kings, Devils, Senators and Sharks
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Coach Randy Carlyle said that Kevin Bieksa (hand) remains on the IR. Anaheim Ducks: Carlyle did add that he could play on Friday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes have…
Pacific Division: San Jose Sharks Season Outlook
Forwards Along with franchise icon Joe Thornton, young forwards will play a larger 2017-18 role in tandem with stalwarts Joe Pavelski and Logan Couture. After arriving at the deadline from Vancouver, right wing Jannik Hansen is a candidate to join…
NHL News: San Jose Sharks Lock Up Vlasic and Jones Long-Term
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic to an eight-year $56 million contract extension, a $7 million cap hit. The Sharks also signed goaltender Martin Jones to a six-year, $34.5 million contract extension, a $5.75 million cap hit.…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Lightning, Canucks, Penguins, Leafs, Senators, Sharks and Oilers
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said that he doesn't expect to be aggressive in the free agent market but they could have some opportunities. Chayka notes they don't really have any big roster holes.…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Toronto Maple Leafs
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks GM Doug Wilson on the contract extension talks with Martin Jones and Marc-Edouard Vlasic: “making progress, but still some work to be done.” Curtis Pashelka: Wilson isn't saying if they'll protect 7-3-1…
NHL Expansion Draft: San Jose Sharks Primer
The San Jose Sharks will have some interesting decisions to make on who to protect in the expansion draft soon. I think they're going to go eight skaters and one goalie since they're a really deep team and it's better…