NHL News: Conference Finalists, Bruins, Hurricanes, Avalanche, Predators and Capitals
On the Conference Finalists ... John Shannon: The conference finalists, a year ago ... Washington: Out after 2 Rounds. Tampa Bay: Missed the Playoffs. Winnipeg: Missed the Playoffs. Vegas: Prepping for the Expansion Draft. On Presidents Trophy winners ... Steve…
Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Predators and Jets
On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Forward Kris Versteeg (hip) will meet with surgeon's today in New York to get a better timeline on his return. Eric Francis: Micheal Ferland didn't practice and is day-to-day. It's unlikely that he…
NHL Rumors and Notes: On Waivers, Kovalchuk, Olympians Sign, Matthews, Canucks, and Blue Jackets
Players placed on waivers today ... Bob McKenzie: Peter Holland clears waivers. Placed on waivers today: Chris Breen (BOS), Paul Postma (BOS), Jussi Jokinen (CBJ), Cody Golobeuf (CgY), Lance Bouma (CHI), Chris Stewart (MIN), Alex Burrows (OTT), James O’Brien (OTT), Johnny…
Metropolitan Division: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Flyers, and Penguins
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Defenseman Brett Pesce (upper-body) practiced yesterday. He's not ready just yet, but it sounds like he's very close. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Forward Cam Atkinson said that it's possible…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that both David Krejci and Adam McQuaid could return today. "Yes, a chance for both. We’ll get a better idea after skate. If we like where they’re at then they’ll…
NHL News: Stars, Oilers, Kings, Canadiens, Predators, Senators, Flyers, Sharks, Canucks and Capitals
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Forward Antoine Roussel missed last night's game with an illness. Mark Stepneski: The Stars have recalled winger Curtis McKenzie. Mark Stepneski: Martin Hanzal is out week-to-week with a hamstring injury. On the Edmonton…
NHL News: Waivers, Avs, Rangers, Wings ,Wild, Leafs and Blackhawks
On waivers yesterday ... Renaud Lavoie: Zach Redmond - Montreal Canadiens Zach Palmquist - Minnesota Wild Jeff Glass - Chicago Blackhawks Kyle Baun - Chicago Blackhawks Philip Varone - Philadelphia Flyers Corban Knight - Philadelphia Flyers Greg Carey - Philadelphia…
Injury Notes: Beauchemin, Alt, Flyers defense, Havlat and Stoll
Helene Elliott: Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin said he's on schedule to return from his ACL injury and is hoping to be ready for the opener. He added that he'll play with a brace on his right knee. Tim Panaccio: Flyers…
Medvedev coming to N.A. to talk Kovalchuk buyout … Teams could look at Hemsky … Reasons for Flyers to go after Luongo
Igor Eronko via twitter: KHL president Alex Medvedev said he'll be heading to North America in February to talk to the Devils about a contract buyout for Ilya Kovalchuk to bring him back to Russia. The Fourth Period: With the…