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…
NHL News: Waivers, Lightning, Capitals, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Lines and Pairings
Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: The Florida Panthers claimed goaltender Antti Niemi off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Everyone else from yesterday cleared waivers. The New York Rangers put Adam Cracknell on waivers today. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan…
NHL News: Waivers, Injury Updates and Lines From Practice
On Waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: Players put on waivers today: Antti Niemi (Penguins), Eric Fehr (Maple Leafs), Jordan Schroeder (Blue Jackets) and Colin McDonald (Flyers) NHL Injury Updates ... Pens Inside Scoop: Penguins defenseman Matt Hunwick (concussion) skated this morning…
NHL News: Canadiens, Ducks, Coyotes, Wild, Blues and Kings
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Defenseman David Schlemko had hand surgery and will be out for three to four more weeks. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks have assigned winger Nic Kerdiles to San Diego…
Western Conference News: Canucks, Ducks, Stars, Predators, Coyotes, Blues, Wild, and Coyotes
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma: GM Jim Benning confirmed that Jonathan Dahlen would play for a month with Timra of Allsvenskan, and then move to the Swedish Elite League. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Coach Randy…
NHL News: Escrow, Sabres, Wings, Pens, Sens, Habs, Leafs, Wild, Blackhawks and Canucks
On NHL Escrow ... Pierre LeBrun: Escrow for the first quarter of the year is set at 11.5 percent for NHL players. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Defenseman Marco Scandella played over 21 minutes in…
Central Division: Minnesota Wild Season Outlook
Forwards The forwards will keep playing their two-way game. They do not have to chase the play so often, which was something which happened plenty last season. Last year came down to the Minnesota Wild not being able to score…
NHL News: Islanders, Blues, Wild and Hurricanes
On the New York Islanders and Calvin de Haan ... Mike Kelly: The New York Islanders and Calvin de Haan settled on a one-year deal worth $3.3 million and avoided their salary arbitration hearing. Mike Kelly: "$3.3M is on the…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Granlund, Niederreiter and Foligno
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Minnesota Wild are set to have salary arbitration hearings next week for forwards Nino Niederreiter and Mikael Granlund. The Wild are hoping to be able to get a…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, and Notable Restricted Free Agents
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: "Two things: 1) There is no #Isles news right now. 2) The chances of the #Isles trading John Tavares before the season are roughly 0.0001%." On notable RFAs that are still looking…
NHL News: Senators, Flyers, Ex-Rangers, Campbell and Salary Arbitration Dates
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: The Ottawa Senators and forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau agreed to a three-year, $9.3 million contract today. The deal carries a $3.1 million salary cap hit. The Senators and Pageau were…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Minnesota Wild and the Vancouver Canucks
On Drew Stafford ... Michael Russo of the Stars Tribune: The Wild still need to re-sign RFAs Mikael Granlund, Nino Niederreiter and Marcus Foligno. The Wild have also spoken with UFAs Matt Cullen and Drew Stafford. Mikko Koivu will be…