Eastern Conference news: Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Lightning and Maple Leafs
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella said that when defenseman Zach Werenski is ready to return to the lineup, he'll back paired with Seth Jones. Markus Nutivaara will remain in their top four as Tortorella said…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Avs, Blue Jackets, Predators, Devils, Lightning, Canucks and NHL Player Safety
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Hampus Lindholm has a lower-body injury but that it isn't serious. They expect him to play on Sunday. On the Boston Bruins ... John Shannon: The Bruins…
NHL News: Jackets, Wings, Kings, Sens, Preds, Devils, Isles, Flyers, Blues and Caps
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella said that Alex Wennberg is day-to-day with a "body" injury. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: Coach Jeff Blashill said that forward Martin Frk could be…
NHL Injuries: Predators, Devils, Sharks, Blues and Capitals
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: Forward Scott Hartnell left Saturday's game after just three shifts, and there wasn't an update given after the game. The Predators have listed forward Nick Bonino as "day-to-day" now with…
NHL News: Rangers, Canadiens, Avalanche, Devils, and KHL Suspensions
On the New York Rangers ... Craig Morgan: Contract breakdown for Mika Zibanejad's new five-year contract. 2017-18: $5.000 + $1.000 SB 2018-19: $5.500 2019-20: $5.350 2020-21: $2.650 + $2.500 SB 2021-22: $4.750 Andy Graziano: "Zibanejad has averaged 18 goals and…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Blues, Blackhawks, Flyers and Avalanche
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Pierre LeBrun: Before they acquired defenseman Nathan Beaulieu, the Sabres were also talking with the Sharks about Mirco Mueller, who was later traded to the Devils. On the St. Louis Blues ... Andy Strickland: Now…
NHL Trade: Sharks Trade Defenseman Mirco Mueller To The Devils
The New Jersey Devils acquired defenseman Mirco Mueller and a 2017 5th round pick (No. 143) from the San Jose Sharks for a 2017 2nd (No. 49 - previously acquired from Boston) and 4th (No. 123 - previously from…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Blues GM Doug Armstrong met with Vladimir Sobotka and his agent at the World Cup. Armstrong said that the situation is more complicated than he was originally led to believe. Sobotka's camp…
Morning Hits: Flyers, Kassian, Rangers, Ducks, Sharks, and Blues
Tom Reifsnyder of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers currently have about $670,000 in cap space, but if/when Andrew MacDonald clears waivers and is assigned to the AHL, they'll gain an extra $950,000 in cap space. "Well, it's disappointing, I…
Morning Hits: Expansion, Ducks, Sens, Sharks and Lightning
Joe McDonald of ESPN: Bruins owner and NHL chairman of the board of governors Jeremy Jacobs on the possibility of expansion. "There’s a lot of content there. There’s a lot of capability there, but I don’t know if there’s a…
Injuries: Pens, Sens, Blues, Sharks, Wings, Isles and Wild
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Penguins Evgeni Malkin has been out since March 14th with an lower-body injury. If he feels good this morning, he could be back in the lineup today. “I feel good,” Malkin said. “It…
NHL Rumors III: Hurricanes, Sharks, Avalanche and Penguins
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Ulf Samuelsson is getting hype as the Hurricanes next head coach. The Sharks could look to trade Antti Niemi and his $4 million salary. Ryan Miller may not be much of an upgrade. Miller…