Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Stars, Wild, Canucks, Golden Knights and Bieksa
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said that he expects that Dylan Sikura (Northeastern) to be this season's, John Hayden. Chris Hine: Meaning that Sikura would likely join the Blackhawks when his college season is…
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…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Avs, Oilers, Wild, Blues, Canucks and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Forward Patrick Eaves was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome - the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. Eaves had been in the ICU but stabilized over the weekend. Statement from Patrick Eaves: "I want to…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Wild, Canucks and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler suffered a knee injury on Friday. Nick Kypreos gives an update. “still waiting to see whether or not he could avoid surgery.” “You look at how this…
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…
NHL News and Injuries: Bruins, Wings, Devils, Pens, Flyers, Avs, Kings, Wild, Preds, Canucks and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa: The Bruins assign Danton Heinen and Austin Czarnik to the AHL. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: Defenseman Danny DeKeyser will be out for at least another week, possibly two…
NHL Injuries: Canes, Habs, Devils, Pens, Caps, Coyotes, Avs, Oilers, Wild, Sharks and Blues
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk is meeting up with the team on their road trip. No known if he'll get back into the lineup. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Renaud Lavoie: Defenseman David Schlemko…
NHL Injuries: Isles, Hurricanes, Habs, Capitals, Ducks, Coyotes, Avs, Wild and Canucks
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward Jordan Eberle took a hit in practice on Thursday. He said he was sore yesterday but should be okay to play this weekend. Arthur Staple: Forward Cal Clutterbuck said he felt…
NHL News: Power Plays, Devils, Kings, Coyotes, Wild, NHL Expansion and Hanzal
On Power plays ... John Shannon: Number of power plays through the first 50 games a season, comparing different seasons. 2016-17 362 2015-16 342 2014-15 377 2013-14 362 2012-13 454 2005-06 689 On the New Jersey Devils ... New Jersey…
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…
NHL News: Waivers, Bruins, Sens, Flames, Islanders, Jackets, Ducks, Wild and Coyotes
On Waivers ... Elliotte Friedman: Players put on waivers yesterday: Martin Marincin - Toronto Maple Leafs and Calvin Pickard - Vegas Golden Knights. Chris Johnston: If Marincin went unclaimed and assigned to the AHL, he would still count $200,000 against…