Injuries: Blue Jackets, Wild, Flyers, Panthers, Coyotes and More
On the Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Brandon Dubinsky suffered a cut on his elbow on Oct. 22nd that required stitches. A few weeks later the cut reopened, and it got infected. “My arm swelled to…
Rumors: Oilers, Blackhawks and Wild
On the Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: TSN's Ryan Rishaug wonders about the Oilers trading Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. “As for what his emergence means for the Edmonton Oilers, simply put it gives them some options,” Rishaug says. “When…
Rumors II: Isles, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Wild and Blues
On the Islanders, Hurricanes and Canadiens ... Sportsnet's 'Headlines' with Damien Cox and Elliotte Friedman: The Red Wings, Ducks and Kings talked to the Islanders about Travis Hamonic, but were told that they were not a fit. Friedman adds that…
Injuries: Lightning, Wild, Blues, Wings, Flames, Jets and More
On the Lightning ... Joe Smith: Ryan Callahan said he's being better, but wouldn't say if he's ready to get back in the lineup. Joe Smith: Jonathan Drouin and Cedric Paquette didn't practice again yesterday. On the Wild ... Chad…
Injuries: Habs, Blues, Hawks, Bruins, Lightning, Sens and More
On the Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: Carey Price will return from his injury and will start tonight. Arpon Basu: Torrey Mitchel won't be traveling with the team because of a lower-body injury. On the Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the…
GIF: Should Beleskey Be Suspended For Slash On Zucker?
Bruins Matt Beleskey gives Wild's Jason Zucker a little slash as Zucker skates by him. It doesn't appear to be that hard, but gets Zucker in a back spot and he's forced to leave the game. Chad Graff: Zucker is…
Rumors II: Avs, Ducks, Wild, Sens, Lightning, Blues and Jets
Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friemdman of Sportsnet: Jarome Iginla told Adrian Dater that he won't approve any in-season trades for family reason. Friedman has zero evidence that Tyson Barrie is on the trade block, and thinks they would love…
Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Stars and Wild
On the Maple Leafs ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Joffery Lupul has been productive under Mike Babcock, scoring seven goals in 18 games. It is still too early to suggest there is a trade market for Lupul. The Maple Leafs…
Injuries: Wild, Lightning, Isles, Panthers, Flames, Oilers and More
On the Wild ... Rachel Blount of the Star Tribune: Zach Parise has started skating on his own, but there is no timetable for his return. "He's getting better,'' Yeo said. "We'll see where he's at when we come home…
Afternoon Hits: Roster notes, Lines, Pairings and Starters
Quick Hits ... David Pagnotta: Justin Abdelkader's new contract includes a no-trade clause in his first four years and then a limited no-trade clause for the last three years. Chuck Gormley: Brooks Orpik will be a game time decision with a…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 5
The Canadiens remain at the top as they received seven of eight first place rankings. The Stars hold down second spot, with the Rangers jumping from seventh to third. The Blues and Capitals round out this weeks top five. Since…
Injuries: Pens, Habs, Lightning, Sharks, Wild, Leafs and More
On the Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Pascal Dupuis practiced yesterday. It seems that whatever tests were performed on Dupuis when he returned to Pittsburgh detected no blood clot-related problems. Seth Rorabaugh: Coach Mike Johnston said that Pascal Dupuis has been…