Tag: Marc Staal

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Blues, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Golden Knights, and Capitals

Kesler's future could be in doubt Elliott Teaford of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray said yesterday that he planned on meeting with his medical staff and Ryan Kesler to discuss his hip issues and possibly his future…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Avs, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, Sharks, and Golden Knights

Cassidy on Johansson Mike Morreale: Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy on forward Marcus Johansson and his lung contusion: "He skated with a few of the injured guys today and will join us tomorrow (in Florida) to skate some more. I…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the New York Rangers

Flyers targeting Quenneville Anthony SanFilippo: (3:22 PM yesterday) Hearing that the Philadelphia Flyers could fire head coach Dave Hakstol in the next 24 years. The announcement of a new head coach may be delayed. They are targeting Joel Quenneville. If…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Kevin Hayes, And Their Untouchables To Most Likely To Go

Rangers will need to make a decision about Hayes Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers went through a nice winning streak before loses over the weekend. GM Jeff Gorton is not in a rush to make…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Potential NHL Buyout Candidates

On Potential NHL buyouts ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: Reports have the San Jose Sharks buying out defenseman Paul Martin. Such a move would see the Sharks save $2.83 million in salary cap space this season. This could…

Mark Easson

NHL Buyout Candidates: Metropolitan Division – Practical To Not Practical

Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…

Chris Wassel

NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Blackhawks, Jackets, Kings, Habs, Rangers, Lightning and Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Patrick Eaves has done some skating on his own. He is on his own program during his recovery process. He's been around the arena and team more regularly of late. Eaves hasn't been…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Panthers, Rangers, Senators, Maple Leafs, and Capitals

On the Florida Panthers ... Matthew DeFranks: Goaltender Roberto Luongo has been activated from the IR. On the New York Rangers ... Greg Joyce: Defenseman Marc Staal has been skating and is progressing. Defenseman Ryan McDonagh is still listed as…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, and Lightning

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins on CLNS: Defenseman Kevan Miller and forwards Noel Acciari and Frank Vatrano (lower-body) missed last night's game. Vatrano was injured in Detroit on Tuesday night. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe McDonald: Both Kevan Miller and Noel Acciari won't travel with the team to Detroit, but could join them on Wednesday in New York. Boston Bruins: The Bruins recalled Austin Czarnik. On the Columbus Blue…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Capitals, and Jets

  On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Francois Beauchemin said again that this will be his final season in the NHL. On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton: Forward Nikolay Kulemin skated before the Islanders had their…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Maple Leafs, and Capitals

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella on defenseman Ryan Murray's injury: “Not even close. Not even in the conversation for me.” Aaron Portzline: Murray was on the ice on Wednesday and skated for one drill before…

Mark Easson