Tag: Matt Niskanen

Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Canadiens, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Lightning and Capitals

Bruins get three back Boston Bruins: Defensemen Zdeno Chara and Kevin Miller, along with forward Jake DeBrusk returned to the lineup last night. Price out with a lower-body injury NHL.com: Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price didn't travel with the team…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agent Analysis: John Carlson Re-Signing With The Washington Capitals

John Carlson re-signed with the Washington Capitals over the weekend. This contract pays him $64 million over eight years. There exists some interesting signing bonuses including the lockout proof year. Carlson comes off a career year and an excellent playoff…

Chris Wassel

NHL News: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Oilers, Kings, Rangers, Sens, Pens, Blues, Canucks and Caps

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Coach Bill Peters on forward Sebastian Aho's lower-body injury: "He’s going to get evaluated tomorrow by our doctors back in Raleigh." On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: There is no update on goaltender Corey…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Coyotes, Canes, Flames, Jackets, Stars, Isles, Sens, Leafs, Caps, Lines and Pairings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet said that defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson and forward Brad Richardson won't be in the lineup tonight. Both are close to being able to return to the lineup. Pat Steinberg: The Coyotes claim…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs, and Capitals

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Defenseman Ryan Murray is traveling with the Blue Jackets on their road trip but it's doubtful that he plays. It is a good sign that he is going with the team. On…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Coyotes, Canes, Avs, Jackets, Panthers, Habs, Wild, Isles, Pens, Blues and Capitals

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes recalled defenseman Kyle Capobianco from the AHL and re-assigned Andrew Campbell. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Lee Stempniak practice yesterday in a no-contact jersey. Forward Marcus Kruger is…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Red Wings, Canadiens, Predators, Devils, Islanders, Capitals, Lines and Pairings

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dana Wakiji: Forward Darren Helm didn't practice today and Martin Frk left early. Defenseman Trevor Daley practiced. On the Montreal Canadiens ... John Lu: Goaltender Carey Price will be taking a couple days off…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Predators, Devils, Sharks, Blues and Capitals

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: Forward Scott Hartnell left Saturday's game after just three shifts, and there wasn't an update given after the game. The Predators have listed forward Nick Bonino as "day-to-day" now with…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Canadiens, Devils, Senators, Flyers and Capitals

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ted Kulfan: Forward Justin Abdelkader has a fractured cheekbone and will be seeing a specialist today. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: Goaltender Al Montoya is out indefinitely with a concussion. On the…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Stars, Oilers, Canadiens, Senators, Maple Leafs, Canucks and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Chris Johnston: The Ducks put Ondrej Kase on the IR. Eric Stephens: Goaltender John Gibson was on the ice yesterday taking shots, but he wouldn't say if he'll be able to go on Sunday. On the…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Stars, Oilers, Habs, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Leafs and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe McDonald: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Noel Acciari could return to the lineup on Friday. On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro: Coach Ken Hitchcock said that if Tyler Pitlick, Radek Faksa and Brett…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Jackets, Canadiens, Senators, Flyers, Lightning and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward David Krejci was on the ice yesterday morning, mostly by himself. He was handling the puck a bit, which is an encouraging sign. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: Coach Bill…

Mark Easson