Tag: Mika Zibanejad

Pucks in Depth: Zibanejad’s Injury and Keeping the Calgary Flames Season Afloat

Mika Zibanejad's Injury There is still a lot of season remaining but through a quarter of the year, the New York Rangers have been much better than anyone anticipated. Led by a high-powered offense, they currently sit atop a strong Metropolitan Division…

Todd Cordell

Eastern Conference Injuries: Rangers, Panthers, Wings, Sabres and More

On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton said that Mika Zibanejad doesn't need surgery on his broken leg. It's a non-displaced fracture. Steve Zipay: Forward Pavel Buchnevich has no structural damage to his back and will…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Rangers, Red Wings, Stars, Ducks and Panthers

On the New York Rangers ... Justin Tasch: Center Mika Zibanejad will be out six to eight weeks with a broken fibula. Steve Zipay: Coach Alain Vigneault Oscar Lindberg will play today. Josh Jooris and Brandon Pirri are other center…

Mark Easson

NHL Atlantic Division: Rink Rumblings Grading The Summer

After a flurry of action in early July, the transactions have slowed to a crawl in the NHL five weeks prior to the opening of training camp. Teams that have been unable to fill their areas of need through trades and…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Flyers, Red Wings and RFAs

On the New York Rangers ... Andy Graziano: The Rangers may not be finished after the Derick Brassard - Mika Zibanejad trade. Hearing that they are back in on Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. EJ Hradek: Though it's possible, don't see the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Datsyuk, Duchene, Vesey and Zibanejad

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: On the report that Pavel Datsyuk could return to Russia after this season. Datsyuk could be talking to the media after today's practice. If he does leave, his…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators

On the Boston Bruins ... Michael Felger of CSNNE: If the Bruins are not able to get a first round pick in a Loui Eriksson trade, they might as well hold on to him and let him walk at the…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Wild, Rangers, Coyotes, Sens, Leafs and More

On the Minnesota Wild ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: Mikko Koivu returned on Tuesday night with the team after going to a hospital after he crashed heavily into the board on his second shift against the Blue Jackets.…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Oilers, Devils, Isles, Sens, Flames and More

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: Connor McDavid continues to make progress from his broken clavicle. He's not taking contact yet, but is taking faceoffs and participating in some drills. “We’re asking each other, ‘Can…

Mark Easson

Video: Radko Gudas To Have Hearing For Zibanjed Hit

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Radko Gudas will have a hearing today for his hit on Ottawa Senators forward Mika Zibanejad. Matt Larkin: The Flyers don't play until Friday, so the NHL has the option to take their time with a Radko…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Blues and the Senators

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues pending RFA Vladimir Tarasenko will be able to get offer sheets starting on July 1st. “(Tarasenko) knows he’s going to be here, we know he’s going to be here,” Armstrong told…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Senators, Jets and Devils

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators finished their amateur scouting meetings last week, but there is still a lot for GM Bryan Murray and his staff to do in the upcoming weeks. Goalies - the Senators would like…

Mark Easson