NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Habs, Sens, Pens, Sharks, Blues, Leafs and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Forward David Backes left last night's game after suffering a laceration above his right knee. Kevin Paul Dupont: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Backes didn't have any "structural damage" and required about 18…
NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Jackets, Wild, Canadiens, Devils, Isles, Sens, Leafs, Canucks and Capitals
On the Anaheim Ducks ... John Shannon: Defenseman Kevin Bieksa had surgery on his hand to remove scar tissue and he'll be out the lineup for two to five weeks. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Flyers, Maple Leafs and Playoff Race
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: The Bruins recalled Anton Blidh and Paul Postma on an emergency basis. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Blue Jackets PR: The Blue Jackets sign forward Nathan Gerbe to a two-year, two-way contract extension.…
NHL Rumors: Avs and Sens Scouting Notes … Senators and Ryan
Colorado Avalanche scout three straight Columbus Blue Jackets games ... Mark Schieg: Avalanche assistant GM Chris MacFarland has scouted three consecutive Blue Jackets games. For the first two games, the Avs play those teams later in the season. The…
NHL Rumors: The John Tavares Rumor Mill Creaks to Life
With the NHL trade-rumor market largely quiet until the offseason, media attention is turning toward this summer's unrestricted free-agent market. Much of the focus is on New York Islanders center John Tavares. As the most talented player available in this…
NHL Rumors: Wild and Belpedio … Flames Were In On Hoffman and Pacioretty
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: Wild prospect and Miami University senior defenseman Louis Belpedio could opt for becoming a free agent on August 15. Multiple sources are saying that, that likely won't be happening though…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, Penguins and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Already without Charlie McAvoy and Patrice Bergeron, the Bruins lost Jake DeBrusk, Torey Krug, and Zdeno Chara in the third period last night. Coach Bruce Cassidy didn't have an update…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Price, Pacioretty, Bergevin and Tavares
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Jimmy Murphy: After talking with some sources, the belief around the league is increasing that the Canadiens will "listen to" trade offers for goaltender Carey Price this offseason. Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger on…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Sharks and Rangers
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: (asked if he feels Max Pacioretty wants to be traded out of Montreal) "I think he wanted to stay, but once it became clear that was unlikely he wanted to just get it…
NHL Rumors: Quick Hits on Canucks, Leafs/Canadiens … Canadiens and Pacioretty
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Elliotte Freidman said on Sportsnet 650 that a comparable for Brock Boeser's next contract could be Johnny Gaudreau's six-year, $40 million deal. On the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Dan Robertson:…
Uncertain Futures for Erik Karlsson and Max Pacioretty
Leading up to the 2018 NHL trade deadline, Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson and Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty were fixtures in the trade-rumor mill. While the two weren't moved by last Monday's 3 pm ET deadline, one or…
NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Preds, Rangers, Habs, Blues, Lightning and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on goaltender Tuukka Rask and his lower-body injury: "Nursing a minor injury...we'll keep an eye on that one. Not having skated now for three days, doesn't look like he'll be able to…