Tag: Minnesota Wild

NHL Injuries: Predators, Bruins, Lightning, Flyers, Canucks, Panthers, Leafs and Wild

Rinne practices Adam Vingan: Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne practiced yesterday. He is eligible to come off the IR at any time now. Paul Skrbina: Predators coach Peter Laviolette wouldn't say how close Rinne could be to returning but being…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: A Bridge Deal Or Trade For Nylander, And Potential Trade Partners

A bridge deal or trade for Nylander Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: It not looking like there will be a long-term contract for William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs and Nylander can't find a number that fits for…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors and Notes: Teams Interested In Bobrovsky, Who Could Target Nylander, and Flyers Goaltending

Teams interested in trading for Bobrovsky Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos reported on 'Headlines' that there are some teams who are interested in trading for Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. Bobrovsky is believed to be looking for Carey…

Mark Easson

2019 NHL Free Agents: Central Division – UFAs and RFA

  The 2018-19 season has just gotten underway, but it's never to earlier to start looking ahead to free agency. In one of our first NHL free agent series, we'll be looking at unrestricted and restricted free agents for each…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Emelin, Capitals, Flames, Sabres, Canadiens and Wild

Emelin turned down the Capitals Igor Eronko: Defenseman Alexei Emelin said that he turned down a one-year offer from the Washington Capitals because it was only for one-year. On if the Calgary Flames have ever been close to trading Sam…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Penguins, Blues, Senators and Wild

Murray travels with the Penguins and could be ready for tonight Pens Inside Scoop: Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan on goaltender Matt Murray: "He practiced full today with the team. We thought he had a strong practice. We’ll see how…

Mark Easson

Ranking The 2019 NHL Free Agent Class: Centers Of Old

This was not an easy process. The goal here illustrates the fact that free agency classes can be fickle to say the least. Which free agents have provided then will provide the biggest point per dollar return? Better yet, which…

Chris Wassel

NHL News: Quick, Thornton, Daley, Dubinsky, Kempny, Kunin and Aberg

Kings leave on a road trip today, will Quick be with them? Jon Rosen: Los Angeles Kings coach John Stevens said they will continue to evaluate goaltender Jonathan Quick. The Kings leave on a four-game road trip today. Stevens on Quick: “If not ready…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Some League Predictions, and Anaheim Ducks RFA Nick Ritchie

Some Blackhawks questions entering the season Chicago Tribune: Writers answering some questions about the Chicago Blackhawks. (Jimmy Greenfield, Shannon Ryan, Steve Rosenbloom and David Haugh and editor Joe Knowles.) Five writers think the Blackhawks should go into a rebuild but…

Mark Easson

NHL Western Conference Trade Candidates for 2018-19

The curtain rose Wednesday on the NHL's 2018-19 season. While fans will be following their favorite players and teams, they'll also be monitoring the media for the latest trade speculation. Most of the conjecture will involve players eligible to become…

Lyle Richardson

NHL News and Notes: Wilson, Habs, Alzner, Plekanec, Pickard, Bobrovsky, and Nylander

Wilson expected to appeal his suspension John Shannon: The NHLPA is reviewing Tom Wilson's 20 game suspension decision and will be speaking about it with Wilson. Tom Gulitti: Washington Capitals coach Todd Reirden said that he expects that Wilson will be…

Mark Easson

Western Conference: 2018-19 NHL Opening Night Rosters

    The 2018-19 NHL season is now underway with four games last night. Teams have already submitted their opening night rosters. Here is a look at the 2018-19 NHL Opening Night Rosters for teams in the Western Conference.

Mark Easson