Tag: Matt Niskanen

Pucks in Depth: Examining the Kevin Shattenkirk Trade To The Washington Capitals

If the Washington Capitals weren't already the odds-on favorites to win the Stanley Cup, they sure are now. On Monday night they landed the biggest fish on the market in defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. There were some minor pieces involved but…

Todd Cordell

NHL Injuries: Maple Leafs, Capitals, Lightning, Penguins, Blues and Canucks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Masters: Coach Mike Babcock said yesterday morning that Mitch Marner was the best on the ice at their morning skate, but is frustrated with the fact that he was not able to dress…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Lightning, Isles, Caps, Panthers and Devils

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Defenseman Trevor Daley had surgery on his left knee and will be out for six weeks. Jason Mackey: Defenseman Kris Letang is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Jason Mackey: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Pens, Caps, Lightning, Hawks, Flames, Stars, Wild, Coyotes and Blues

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Center Sidney Crosby said he went through concussion protocol, but the issue was a stinger in his neck. On the Washington Capitals ... Tom Gulitti: Defenseman Matt Niskanen said he's feeling better, but…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Canadiens, Rangers, Caps, Wings and Sabres

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Sportsnet: Sportsnet's Eric Engels reported that Montreal Canadiens winger Max Pacioretty played the month of November with a broken foot, which is now fully healed. “Max Pacioretty through most of November was playing with a broken…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Canucks, Stars, Wings, Sens, Rangers, Caps and More

On the Vancouver Canucks ... John Shannon: Philip Larsen spent Tuesday night in hospital and was flying back to Vancouver yesterday to visit team doctors. NHL.com: Larsen returned to the Vancouver. Coach Willie Desjardins spoke with Larsen, who said he had…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sens, Jackets, Wings, Caps, Sabres and Lightning

On the Ottawa Senators ... Ken Warren: Sounding like Bobby Ryan's injury is more than day-to-day. The Senators are not putting him on the IR as of now. Dean Brown: Both Ryan and Marc Methot didn't practice yesterday. On the Columbus…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Duclair, van Riemsdyk and Alzner

On the Arizona Coyotes ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: The Coyotes are not shopping Anthony Duclair, but they may consider it if they got a center back in return. Duclair's name has come up dating back the draft in…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Canes, Sabres, Bruins, Wings and more

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis said that center Jordan Staal suffered a concussion during the Panthers game. Francis added there is not time frame on when he could return. Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes put Staal…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Avs, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Flyers

On the Avalanche ... Elliotte Friedman on Saturday night: Joe Sakic and the Avalanche usually keep things close to their chest, so a lot of people were surprised when they hinted that change would be coming and that Matt Duchene's…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Capitals Offseason – Holtby, Gleason, Green and Johansson

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals Braden Holtby is a pending RFA. He doesn't plan on getting that involved in the contract talks, but would prefer to do a long-term deal to remain in Washington. “Job security is something that…

Mark Easson