Tag: Mikael Backlund

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

Injury Notes: Stars, Kings, Bruins, Lightning, Preds, Flames and Coyotes

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Stars GM Jim Nill said that Tyler Seguin (heel) will be re-evaluated on Tuesday or Wednesday: "Hope he can be close by then." He won't skate before then. Mike Heika: Nill said that Radek Faksa…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: 10 Non-Rentals and Five Teams That Should Be Aggressive

10 non-rental players that could be moved ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Looking at 10 non-rental players that could be traded at the deadline.Nail Yakupov (22) - a year left at $2.5 million. Brandon Pirri (24) - pending RFA, qualifying…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Flames, Canadiens and Senators

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks GM Doug Wilson left the door open for potentially more trades before the deadline. On the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames ... Eric Engels: The Canadiens are one of the teams…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Ryan Johansen – His Future and Potential Fits

Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Larkin looks at five potential fits for Ryan Johansen, taking into consideration need and what they can offer in return for Johansen. Philadelphia Flyers - would the Flyers trade Sean Couturier or one of…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Radulov, Sedin’s, Canes, Caps, Flyers and Jets

On Alexander Radulov ... Igor Eronko: (Nov. 25th) The CEO of CSKA told R-Sport that they will sign Alexander Radulov to a long-term contract soon. Igor Eronko: Radulov said "there's nothing" about a new contract with CSKA and added "I'm…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Ryder, Hurricanes, Bozak, Avs and Flames

Tom Gulitti: Pending Devils UFA Michael Ryder was finally able to get back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch for the past seven games. He has six goals and 12 assists in 42 games. Ryder said he hasn't…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Staal, Lovejoy, Carcillo, Moss, Kane and Devils

Jim Jamieson: Eric Staal will be back in the Hurricanes lineup tonight. Anaheim Ducks: Ducks Ben Lovejoy will be out six to eight weeks with a fractured finger. Tracey Myers: Blackhawks Daniel Carcillo will be out for four weeks. Sarah…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Hurricanes, Isles, Drouin, Fighting, Flames and Sharks

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. said he would entertain offers for the majority stake in the team. “I’m 71 years old, and at 71 you start planning stuff like that,” Karmanos said.…

Mark Easson

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.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors II: Flames Try For Spezza, Blues, Rangers, Sharks, Avs and Kings

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources saying the Flames have made a pitch to the Senators for center Jason Spezza, but a deal is unlikely to happen. Sources saying Spezza isn't really interested in playing in Canada, with the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors III: Dion Phaneuf – Oilers, Stars, Jets, Sharks, Avalanche, Flames and Blues

CapGeek: Dion Phaneuf has a no-movement clause (voided after trade to Toronto) for current 2013-14 contract. His new contract (seven years and $49 million) has a no-movement clause and a modified no-trade clause in which he submits a 12-team trade…

Mark Easson