NHL Video: Matt Cooke Supsended Seven Games For Kneeing
The NHL has suspended Minnesota Wild's Matt Cooke for seven games for kneeing Colorado Avalanche 's Tyson Barrie. Nick Cotsonika: Cooke's seven game suspension is the second longest suspension for kneeing in NHL history. Brian Marchment received an eight game…
Morning Hits: Bettman Talks Expansion, Cap and Outdoor Games, Wild and Tracking P.K.
Sean Gentille of the Sporting News: Gary Bettman said that NHL expansion is not imminent and that the salary cap next year will about around $70 million. Nick Cotsonika: Bettman said they hope to announce next seasons outdoor games all…
NHL Video: Matt Cooke Has In-Person Hearing For Kneeing Tyson Barrie
Minnesota Wild forward Matt Cooke has been offered an in-person hearing for kneeing Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie. Everyone knows about Cooke's history, so his suspension will be an interesting one. How many games do you think he will get?
Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines and Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: Lightning's Ben Bishop was on the ice this morning and will practice with teammates later this week if the series is extended. Rob Mixer: Blue Jackets Fedor Tyutin won't play tonight. Nick Foligno and Dalton Prout are in.…
Lines and Pairings at Practice Today For 11 Teams
Pat Leonard: Rangers lines and Pairings: Poul-Brass-Zucc, Nash-Step-MSL, Hag-Rich-Fast, Boyle-DMoore-Dorsett. McDonagh-G, Staal-Stral, JMoore-Klein. Joe Smith: Lightning lines: Palat Johnson Stamkos, Killorn Filppula Callahan, Brown Paquette Kucherov, Purcell Thompson Panik. Erik Erlendsson: Power play units: Hedman-Stamkos-Filppula-Palat-Callahan; 2nd unit Carle-Kostka-Killorn-Purcell-Johnson. Luc Gelinas: Canadiens lines: Pacioretty-Desharnais-Vanek Prust-Plekanec-Gallagher…
NHL Video: Mike Rupp To Have Phone Hearing For Hit On T.J. Oshie
Minnesota Wild forward Mike Rupp will have a phone hearing for his hit on St. Louis Blues forward T.J. Oshie. How many games do you think Rupp SHOULD get? How many games do you think Rupp WILL get?
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Panthers, Sharks, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Wild and Flames
Eric Stephens: Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau thinks that Cam Fowler could return by next week. Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers have sent Jonathan Racine back to the AHL as Ed Jovanovski is ready to return to the lineup. David Pollak: Sharks…
Morning Hits: Nonis, Folin, Grigorenko, Arcobello, Carlyle and Clarkson
Kid Ish: Darren Dreger: "Nonis delivered word to owners that this was going to be a tough year, and next year as well." ... "The message I'm getting from the boardroom is that they're frustrated but everyone's fine." ... "The reality is this team is where…
NHL Rumors: Leafs, Flyers, Habs, Panthers, Jets, Sharks, Canes, Wild and Canucks
Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: The Leafs have lost eight in a row and changes could be coming. Coach Randy Carlyle could be the scapegoat. A management source indicated that drastic move(s) in the next 24-48 hours was unlikely…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Red Wings, Flyers, Predators, Wild and the Coyotes
Katie Strang: Rangers Chris Kreider suffered his hand injury during the Blue Jackets game. He played two games after that with minimal pain. Pat Leonard: Coach Alain Vigneault said they are still determining what the next step is, if he'll need…
Morning Rumors: Miller, Hemsky, Vanek, Iginla, Folin, Carlyle, Maple Leafs and Oilers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues have let Ryan Miller's agent, Mike Liut, know they'd like to re-sign him. Miller will wait until after the season to talk. Miller's wife is an actress in LA. He has been linked to…
Morning Rumors: GMs on the Hotseat, Senators, Goalie Market, Expansion, Leafs, Canes and Hotstove Video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch names some GM who could be in trouble this offseason: David Poile (NSH) - if he goes, coach Barry Trotz is likely gone as well. Poile has been the GM since 1998. Assistant…