NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Senators and Avalanche
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: A member of the Toronto Maple Leafs front office on what they expect to happen on trade deadline day: “A lot of phone calls,” he…
NHL Rumors: Trade Talk Increases As NHL Trade Deadline Nears
Trade talk increasing as the deadline approaches ... Garrioch rumor roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk has increased in the past 48 hours as three more teams have accepted their position in the standings - Carolina…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Leafs, Isles, Sens, Devils, Pens and Caps
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Forward Ryan Callahan had another surgical procedure on his right hip on Tuesday. He's expected to be out for the remainder of the season according to GM…
NHL Injuries: Sens, Leafs, Pens, Isles, Wings, Devils, Lightning, Kings and Preds
On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: Coach Guy Boucher confirms that forward Bobby Ryan is out four to six weeks with a broken finger. Mark Stone has a neck injury. Mike Hoffman is out with a groin injury. Darren…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Red Wings, Rangers and Senators
On the Detroit Red Wings ... George Sipple: Sounding like defenseman Mike Green will return to the lineup tonight. He's been out with a stomach virus. Ted Kulfan: Goaltender Jimmy Howard was on the ice for their optional skate yesterday…
NHL Rumors: Eastern Conference Buyers/Sellers and Good Fits
Trade deadline buyers and sellers for the Eastern Conference Scott Burnside of ESPN: Looking at who could be buyers and sellers in the Eastern Conference at the All-Star break, and who could be good fits for them for those teams.…
NHL Injuries: Jets, Flyers, Ducks, Senators, Penguins and Blue Jackets
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe: Defenseman Tyler Myers is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Ken Wiebe: Aside from Myers being out, the Jets are also without Mark Stuart due to a lower-body injury. The Jets recalled Julian Melchiori. On…
Injury Notes: Wings, Sabres, Leafs, Wild, Senators and Avs
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said that Niklas Kronwall could be ready for their season opener against the Lightning. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: Sabres Zach Bogosian has a pulled…
Afternoon Hits: Blues, Kings, Panthers, Hawks, Sens and more
On the St. Louis Blues ... Aivis Kalnins: The KHL and central registry confirmed that Vladimir Sobotka will return to Avangard Omsk. Aivis Kalnins: Avangard released a statement saying that Sobotka is under contract with them and has no rights to play…
Afternoon Hits: Marchand, Hawks, Pens, Isles, Devils and Sens
On Brad Marchand ... General Fanager: Brad Marchand's contract extension with the Bruins carries a no-movement clause for the first five season. It turns to a modified no-trade for the final three years. 2022-23: 6 team trade list, 2023-24: 15 team…
NHL Rumors: The Cost and Potential Landing Spots for Jacob Trouba
On Jacob Trouba ... Gary Lawless: After making some calls around the league yesterday, the Jets don't have interest in trading Trouba unless they can get a left-handed defenseman of similar ability and age. Gary Lawless: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Pens, Ducks, Coyotes, Sens and Leafs
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos will be out for one to three months with a blood clot in his right arm. Stamkos will have a procedure done on Monday. It's…