Tag: Martin Hanzal

NHL Buyout Candidates: Central Division – Practical And Not Practical For Each Team

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 Rumors: Kupari, Senators, Maple Leafs and Stars

On 2018 Draft prospect Rasmus Kupari ... Igor Eronko: Potential 2018 first-round draft pick Rasmus Kupari has said that he'll play in Finland for another two years as he believes it's better for his development. On the Ottawa Senators ...…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Canes, Avs, Stars, Preds, Rangers, Pens, Sharks, Canucks, Jets and Playoff Races

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Hurricanes PR: Defenseman Justin Faulk missed last night's game with an upper-body injury. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: The Avs have recalled goaltender Spencer Martin. Jonathan Bernier is out with an upper-body injury.…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Coyotes, Flames, Blackhaws, Avs, Stars, Predators, Flyers, Lightning and Maple Leafs

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes recalled Dylan Strome after Laurent Dauphin was injured. NHL Player Safety: The NHL fined Coyotes Oliver Ekman-Larsson for slashing Avs Sven Andrighetto. Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes owner Andrew Barroway…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Panthers, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Brad Marchand has been fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: Forward Kyle Okposo suffered his second concussion in less than a year. He ended…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Flames, Stars, Kings, Devils, Rangers, Penguins, Blues, Lightning, Knights and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Mike Zeisberger: GM Brad Treliving on goaltender Mike Smith: "It's a weird injury and we certainly don't want to see it regress. But I will say that it's positive that he's on the trip ... If…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Flames, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Sharks, Blues, Canucks and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Goaltender Mike Smith didn't' skate while they were on their road trip. He's still listed as day-to-day, and they'll know more when they are more settled in Calgary. There is no timetable for…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Flames, Avs, Jackets, Stars, Wings, Devils, Pens, Sharks, and Leafs

On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Winger Kris Versteeg (hip surgery) was skate early at the Saddledome. He was stickhanding, shooting, and moving around pretty well. Roger Millions: Versteeg will still need to get clearance from his surgeon to ramp…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Jackets, Stars, Devils, Penguins, Sharks, Blues, and Canucks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Ryan Kesler is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Goaltender Mike Smith (lower-body) was on the ice before the team practiced yesterday morning. On the Colorado…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Minnesota Wild

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Bob MacKenzie on TSN Radio : An emphasis was placed on how Toronto would handle the trade deadline. The "ShanaPlan", as it has been called, does not call for any bigger deals. Anything that fits…

Chris Wassel