Tag: Montreal Canadiens

2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 9

The top three in our consensus NHL power rankings remain unchanged for week nine. The Dallas Stars hold a narrow one point lead over the Washington Capitals, with both teams each receiving four first place rankings by the media outlets.…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Semin, Lecavalier and Vesey

On Alexander Semin ... Renaud Lavoie: Alexander Semin is trying to find a KHL team over the next few days. Not sure that he'll report to the AHL. Slava Malamud: There has been no KHL interest in Semin so far.…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Lightning, Coyotes, Penguins and Habs

On the Tampa Bay Lighting and Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Custance of ESPN: It's becoming clear that Steven Stamkos may be better suited in Tampa to play on the wing. Stamkos finds it easier to create speed for his game…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Hawks, Caps, Sharks, Coyotes, Lightning and More

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Defenseman Trevor Daley will be out tonight with an apparent head injury and is listed as day-to-day according to coach Joel Quenneville. “He’s going to be out for , but it’s not serious,”…

Mark Easson

2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 8

After being tied for top spot with the New York Rangers last week, the Dallas Stars sit alone on top this week in our weekly consensus NHL power rankings. Four of eight media outlets had the Stars ranked first, with…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings: Contenders Confounded By Key Injuries, Cap Limitations

Entering the first week of December, three of the four NHL division leaders; the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings have been struck by injuries to key players. These teams cannot address those losses because of a lack…

Michael Augello

NHL Injuries: Penguins, Sens, Stars, Lightning and More

A roundup of NHL injuries On the Montreal Canadiens ... Tony Marinaro: Hearing that Carey Price's injury is a meniscus tear in his right knee. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jenn Menendez: Coach Mike Johnston said that Pascal Dupuis wasn't…

Mark Easson

Rumors III: Friedman Rumor Roundup

Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Board of Governors will be meeting next week, where the NHL usually gives an estimate on next seasons salary cap. One executive: “You’re going to be happy if it…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Penguins, Hurricanes, Oilers, and Avalanche

On the Penguins and Hurricanes ... Stan Fischler of The Hockey News: Sidney Crosby remains untouchable in Pittsburgh. Evgeni Malkin is more likely to be their best trade chip. The deal I can see — Malkin to Carolina for Eric…

Mark Easson

NHL Attendance After 10 Home Games: 2015-16

We are once again tracking NHL attendance at various points of the season. First up is home attendance at the 10 game mark. Also listed are attendance numbers from the past three seasons at a similar time in the season…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Flames, Bruins and Penguins

On the Calgary Flames ... Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: The Flames haven't lived up to expectations this season, but it doesn't really make sense to start trading a bunch of players. GM Brad Treliving doesn't see them doing…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Canadiens, Rangers, Ducks, Sabres, Bruins and More

On the Canadiens ... Pierre LeBrun: Carey Price met with doctors over the weekend to have more tests done. The Canadiens should have more concrete info early this week. On the Rangers ... Dan Rosen: Derek Stepan has two broken…

Mark Easson