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…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Stars, Preds, Sharks, Blues, Canucks and Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Helene Elliott: Forward Ryan Kesler said he's still a ways away from returning to the lineup. Forward Ryan Getzlaf is closer to returning and will travel with the team on their next trip. Anaheim Ducks:…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Stars, Wild, Predators, Sens, Flyers, Pens, Blues, Canucks and Capitals
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Goaltender Ryan Miller was put on the IR with an upper-body injury as they need the roster space to activate defenseman Cam Fowler from the IR. On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forwards Brad…
NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Jackets, Stars, Canadiens, Devils, Flyers, Leafs and Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower-body) practiced yesterday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet said that defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (upper-body) won't be in the lineup today but could play on Monday.…
NHL News and Injuries: CTE Testing, Waivers, Pens, Sens, Lightning, Knights, Stars and Kings
On CTE testing ... Rick Westhead: One player agent on CTE testing (Boston University researchers say they have a method to diagnose CTE in living patients): “If I asked 30 of my players if they would take a test to tell…
Central Division: Dallas Stars Season Outlook
Dallas Stars 2017-18 Outlook Forwards The forwards will play a bit more of a two-way game under Ken Hitchcock. They will not have to chase the play so often. That was something which happened plenty last season. Dallas was not…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Maple Leafs and Stars
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: RFA center Chris Tierney signed his one-year, $735,000 qualifying offer. A source saying that the Sharks didn't offer Tierney a multi-year deal. Earlier this offseason they re-signed Ryan…
NHL Rumors: Friedman – Free Agent and Trade Notes
Free Agent and Trade Notes ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Predicting where some free agent goalies will end up ... Buffalo Sabres - Chad Johnson Philadelphia Flyers - Brian Elliott Winnipeg Jets - Steve Mason Anaheim Ducks - Ryan Miller Pittsburgh…
NHL Rumors: Eichel, Senators, Neil, Radulov, Emelin and the Canucks
On the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel ... Pierre LeBrun: Have heard that preliminary discussions between the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel about a contract extension have begun. He has one more year on his entry-level contract and is eligible…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Ottawa Senators ... Pierre LeBrun: In the past few days the Senators and Golden Knights did talk about a Marc Methot potential trade before he was moved to Dallas, though not sure how far along trade talks were.…
NHL Trade: Golden Knights Trade Marc Methot To The Dallas Stars
The Vegas Golden Knights have traded defenseman Marc Methot to the Dallas Stars for a 2020 2nd round pick and goalie prospect Dylan Ferguson. The 32-year old Methot was drafted 168th overall in the sixth round of the 2003 draft…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Kings, Predators, Blackhawks, and Top 15 Trade Bait
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: The Washington Capitals had hoped they would be able to retain defenseman Nate Schmidt and not lose him in the expansion draft. They made an offer to Vegas to…