Tag: Marian Gaborik

Western Conference News: Stars, Kings, Wild, Sharks and Canucks

On the Dallas Stars ... Marc Antoine Godin: Stars head coach Ken Hitchcock on revealing injuries. "I think we collectively hate playing the game. What I mean by that is we say upper body, then you go on the phone,…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Red Wings, Kings, Devils, Flyers, and Sharks

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Brad Marchand and Anders Bjork were ruled out for the first two games of their road trip, so they could be ready for this weekend. If not, they could be…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Jackets, Wings, Kings, Sens, Preds, Devils, Isles, Flyers, Blues and Caps

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella said that Alex Wennberg is day-to-day with a "body" injury. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: Coach Jeff Blashill said that forward Martin Frk could be…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators And The LA Kings

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings GM Ken Holland and Andreas Athanasiou's agent, Darren Ferris, spoke last Thursday in Arizona. Holland is hopeful that he and coach Jeff Blashill can talk with Athanasiou on…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Canucks, Stars, Wild, Flames, Knights, Blackhawks and Kings

On the Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins have traded defenseman Derrick Pouliot to the Canucks for defenseman Andrey Pedan and a 2018 4th round pick. Jason Mackay: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford: "Even though he made some strides…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Cap Compliant, Waivers, and Injury Notes

On the Salary Cap ... Chris Johnston: NHL teams have to be salary cap compliant and have their opening rosters submitted by 5 pm ET on Tuesday. On Waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: Players put on waivers. Brad Malone - Edmonton…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Senators, Detroit, Sabres, Jets, Coyotes, Kings and Wild

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Dave McCarthy of NHL.com: Forward Jonathan Drouin is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. "It's a muscular thing and it was more out of precaution for tonight than anything else," coach Claude Julien said.…

Mark Easson

Pacific Division: Los Angeles Kings Season Outlook

Forwards The incoming Blake/Robitaille/Stevens administration seeks increased goal scoring and a quicker pace, but philosophy alone won’t put points on the board. Anze Kopitar could still use some help. With just 12 goals and a career-worst 0.68 points-per-game, he led…

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NHL News: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Senators, Canadiens and Kings

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs added Joffrey Lupul to their "IR" list. They completed Lupul's Injured Non-Roster Form which is normal after someone fails their medical. Joffrey Lupul: Statement: "I responded earlier this week…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Wild, Kings, Sens, Oilers, Blues, Blackhawks and Canucks

On the Minnesota Wild ... Minnesota Wild: The Wild will be bringing Daniel Winnik to training camp on a PTO. Sean Shapiro: GM Chuck Fletcher said that prospect Mason Shaw (leg) could be out for four to six months. On…

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