Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Canadiens, Devils, and Lightning
On the Boston Bruins ... Pierre LeBrun: The Bruins put forward Matt Beleskey on waivers. Beleskey has two years left on his contract at a $3.8 million salary cap hit. Joe Haggerty: In his last 64 games, Beleskey has only…
NHL Rumors: Top NHL Free Agents and the Washington Capitals
On the top 25 NHL Free Agents ... Craig Custance of ESPN: 25. Michael Grabner - Toronto Maple Leafs 24. Matt Martin - New York Islanders 23. Shane Doan - Arizona Coyotes 22. James Reimer - San Jose Sharks 21.…
NHL Rumors: Capitals – Ovechkin, RFAs, and Richards
On the Washington Capitals ... Rob Vollman of ESPN: Vollman think the Capitals should consider trading Alex Ovechkin to shake things up. Ovechkin will be 31-years old at the start of next season and his scoring could start to decline…
Injuries: Blues, Leafs, Panthers, Caps, Devils and More
On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Pinkert of Blues.NHL: Coach Ken Hitchcock injury update. Paul Stastny is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and is not ruled out for tonight. Jake Allen is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Jay Bouwmeester…
Injuries: Capitals, Stars, Lightning, Wild and More
On the Washington Capitals ... Mike Vogel: Nicklas Backstrom might be able to play tonight. John Carlson didn't travel with the team to Carolina. He's listed as day-to-day. Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Center Jay Beagle will be out…
Injuries: Wings, Flames, Bruins, Capitals and Blues
Brad Galli of WXYZ: Red Wings Johan Franzen thinks that one more concussion and his playing career will be over. "If I would get a really bad hit again and I would feel the same way again, that's probably it,"…
Injuries: Kane, Stastny, Murray, Murphy, Capitals and Sharks
Ken Wiebe: Jets head coach Paul Maurice on if Evander Kane could return to the lineup during their trip: “I don’t know that, but my expectation is no. I would not list him as day-to-day right now and we’ll go from…
NHL Rumors X: Capitals, Phaneuf, Flames, Spezza and Cammalleri
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: The Capitals won't be using their compliance buyout according to GM Brian MacLellan, “I don’t think it would make sense,” he said. They'd like to add a backup for Braden Holtby through trade or free agency.…
Morning Hits and Injuries: Orlov, Erixon, Ashton, Scrivens, Neuvirth, Robidas, Sekera, Frattin and Greene
Mike Vogl: Capitals recall Dmitry Orlov and goalie Philipp Grubauer on an emergency basis. Michael Latta reassigned to the AHL. Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have sent defenseman Tim Erixon to the AHL. Leafs PR: Maple Leafs recalled Carter Ashton.…
Roster Notes: Oilers, Leafs, Red Wings, Capitals, Islanders, Avalanche and Blue Jackets
Joanne Ireland: The Oilers have sent defenseman Denis Grebeshkov to the AHL on a conditioning assignment and recalled Philip Larsen. They have also re-assigned Brandon Davidson. Corey Pronman: The Maple Leafs re-assign T.J. Brennan to the AHL. Ansar Khan: The…
Quick Hits: Lupul, Clowe, Matthias, Tallinder, Urbom and Latta
Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul is expected to play tonight. Rich Chere: Devils Ryane Clowe's x-rays on his foot were negative. Swelling was only issue. Steve Goldstein: Panthers Shawn Matthias likely won't play due to an illness. Mike Harrington:…
Afternoon Hits: Forsberg, OEL, Morris, Miller, Hodgson, Ruutu, Spaling, Latta and McClement
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators Filip Forsberg is expected to return to the lineup tonight. Brian Compton: Coyotes Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Derek Morris both skated this morning and looking like they will play. Mike Harrington: Both Ryan Miller and…