Tag: Mike Smith

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Golden Knights and Coyotes

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: Hearing that the Avalanche won't buy out defenseman Francois Beauchemin. It could change, but doubtful. On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal: Golden Knights GM George McPhee…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Stars, Canucks, Flames and Coyotes

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Have been told the Stars are not interested in trading for Alex Ovechkin. Thinking the Stars will protect Antoine Roussel and Valeri Nichushkin in the expansion draft. If…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Canucks, Kings and Sabres

On the Arizona Coyotes, Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings and Buffalo Sabres ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos on Arizona Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith, who has two years left on his contract at a $5.66 million cap hit. "A…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avs, Ducks, Maple Leafs, Stars, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Coyotes and Senas

On the Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Colorado Avalanche's window to hire Kyle Dubas had already closed before the story broke that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: Flames GM Brad Treliving on the Ben Bishop rumors. “I’ve heard I’ve tried to get him three or four times, which isn’t correct,” said Treliving, who admittedly got permission…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Coyotes, Wild, Oilers, Sharks, Avs and Kings

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: There is no time frame yet on when forward Ales Hemsky could return to the lineup. He's getting close. They will see where he's at on Thursday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah…

Mark Easson

When Fantasy Meets Trade Deadline: Arizona Coyotes

It is crazy to believe but the NHL Trade Deadline is about a month away. Yet, March 1st will come before anyone knows it. When fantasy hockey and trading collide, there is bound to be rumors and speculation. The Arizona Coyotes are…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Avalanche, and Coyotes

On the Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: The Blackhawks are considering winger Jarome Iginla. Would give the Blackhawks more depth/insurance up front. Mark Lazerus: Adding to Dater's report ... Have heard Iginla's thrown around, but given the Blackhawks…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Flames, Kings, Avs, Coyotes, Stars and Preds

On the Calgary Flames ... John Shannon: Was told that Johnny Gaudreau's surgery went well yesterday. They are still unsure of the time frame. They should know more in the few days. Elliotte Friedman: Initial talk is that Gaudreau will be out…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Preds, Kings, Flames, Avs and more

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Goaltender Pekka Rinne missed last night's game and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Rinne didn't practice Monday and the team said it was a "maintenance day." GM David Poile said…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Canes, Kings, Avs, Flyers, Sabres, Sharks, Pens and Coyotes

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Hine: Bryan Bickell on his MS symptoms: "The symptoms I had before, they treated those symptoms & everything passed. We figured it out & got fixed & I was playing again." On the Los Angeles Kings…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Flyers, Stars and Sabres

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Terrell Williams of NHL.com: Forward Bryan Bickell was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. "First and foremost, the most important thing is for Bryan to take care of himself and our thoughts are with him and his…

Mark Easson