Tag: Matt Murray

NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Stars, Panthers, Habs, Flyers, Penguins, Leafs, Knights, Lines and Pairings

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Torey Krug and forward Ryan Spooner didn't practice today. Jake DeBrusk practiced and looks good to go for tomorrow. On the Calgary Flames ... Derek Wills: Jaromir Jagr traveled with the team…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Canadiens, Islanders, Senators, Penguins and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Adam McQuaid skated on his own before the Bruins practiced yesterday. He's been out with a broken leg since mid-October. Joe Haggerty: Forward Brad Marchand and David Backes returned to the lineup…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Senators, Sabres and Penguins

On the Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Though there has been some speculation that the Ottawa Senators could be for sale, sources are saying that the Senators are not for sale. Not saying…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Pittsburgh Penguins and Ian Cole

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ian Cole ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Regarding the Penguins actively shopping defenseman Ian Cole, coach Mike Sullivan says he doesn't "know where this stuff comes from." GM Jim Rutherford said he "wouldn't…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Jackets, Red Wings, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Amalie Benjamin: Forward David Backes is a possibility tonight. Boston Bruins: Forward Jake Debrusk (upper-body) and David Krejci (re-aggravated his upper-body injury) are day-to-day and out tonight. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Joe Yerdon: Defenseman…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Panthers, Devils, Senators, Islanders, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals

On the Florida Panthers ... Matthew DeFranks: Coach Bob Boughner said that forward Evgeni Dadonov would be out for four to six weeks. FLA Panthers PR: Roberto Luongo joins Patrick Roy as the only two goaltenders with 200 wins for…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: Pittsburgh Penguins Primer

The Pittsburgh Penguins have some decisions to make that will be difficult. From a numbers standpoint, the 7F/3D/1G setup benefits Pittsburgh. It would allow them to protect their more borderline forwards. Those forwards feature some potential as well as depth.…

Chris Wassel

Buyout Candidates: Metropolitan Division

We’re less than a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL Injuries: Penguins, Ducks and Oilers

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby of NHL.com: Sidney Crosby's status for Game 5 today is still not known. He's listed as day-to-day according to coach Mike Sullivan but is getting close. "It was good to get out there,"…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Flames, Flyers, Golden Knights, Wild, Blue Jackets, Predators and Blackhawks

On options for Marc-Andre Fleury ... Jason Brough of NBC Sports: Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will likely be traded this offseason no matter what he does in the playoffs. Matt Murray is their goalie of the future. Fleury has…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Penguins, Capitals, Predators, Ducks, Stars, Lightning and Bruins

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Carl Hagelin is close to returning and is listed as day-to-day. He took some limited contact at practice yesterday. Pens Inside Scoop: Goaltender Matt Murray is still…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Capitals, Penguins, Predators, Canadiens and Stars

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Defenseman Kevin Bieksa suffered a lower-body injury and they'll continue to evaluate him today. On the Washington Capitals ... Tom Gulitti: Defenseman Karl Alzner (upper-body) skated as an extra defensive pair with Taylor…

Mark Easson